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Tenants at Curtis Arms are unionizing after repeated flooding led to damaged drywall (and exposed hallways) on Aug.

17, prompting union organizers and local officials to demand repairs.

The iconic arch and La Pigna on Federal Hill will be restored soon as crews begin work this week to clean the structure, install new lighting, and gild the pinecone in 24 karat gold.

The project (budgeted at $420,000) is expected to finish by the Columbus Day festival.

Residents in local Providence suburbs can apply for The Pizza Strip Fund to get grants of $50 to $150 for neighborhood gatherings.

Organized by Rhode Islanders with a national nonprofit partner, hosts must hold events with ten or more people before Nov. 1 (fostering local connections).

John Adams and his son Casey Adams rebuilt a farm stand for Katrina Blancaflor after her original was stolen on Tuesday in Cumberland; NBC's Today show featured the story and highlighted the strong community gesture.

Bally's reported to the SEC that concerns remain about its liquidity while the company is exploring asset monetization and financing options to secure its operations.

Local officials stressed there is no projected impact on the casinos in Tiverton + Lincoln.

Four influential figures in our local restaurant scene have passed away, leaving legacies that enriched our dining culture.

Jennifer Matta helped establish Bacaro and Otra, Tina Tomaselli built T's Restaurants for decades, Julian Forgue founded beloved brunch spots, and Kris Fuller inspired community giving through Gregg's Giving Tree Fund.

Mike Keller’s Comedy Bus City Tours offers bus tours that mix sightseeing with live comedy in Providence.

The ongoing tours feature local acts & popular comedians, serving up a fun, intimate ride on a bus with only 32 seats.

Brown’s summer trades program trained employees in tasks like painting, carpentry, and HVAC to help them advance to higher-paying roles — trainees worked for 10 weeks under experienced mentors, showing Brown’s commitment to employee growth.

On Tuesday, Aug. 17, U.S. News released its rankings of RI public high schools that are based on standardized test scores (including AP exams and state assessments).

In Providence, Classical High School ranked as the top public high school in the state and 133 nationally.

Danish developer Ørsted said the Revolution Wind project is more than 95% complete with 61 of 65 turbines installed off the Rhode Island coast — the remaining turbines will be added over coming months so it reaches full operation by the end of 2026.

Rhode Island’s Department of Health and Gov. Dan McKee said Tuesday that the state’s childhood immunization schedule will remain science-based and unchanged—despite a federal order aiming to loosen vaccine requirements.

The schedule aligns with trusted medical groups to keep children safe.

Researchers at Brown University discovered genetic variants in Ugandan malaria parasites that lower the effectiveness of artemether-lumefantrine on Aug.

17. The study noted mutations in a gene coding for PX1 (a phosphoinositide-binding protein) may help update surveillance systems to track drug resistance.