Rhode Island State Archives to display the Declaration of Independence during special holiday hours

Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will be open for special Independence Day hours on July 4 so that the public can view Rhode Island’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. “As we look forward to parades and gatherings with family and … Read more

Aetna Bridge Co. to demolish Washington Bridge, reconstruction bidding still open

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — After months of searching, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation and the Gov. Dan McKee administration have picked a company for the demolition of The Washington Bridge. The bid, however, is coming in well above initial projections. Since the bridge’s closure half a year ago, it’s been a waiting game … Read more

Providence officials warned over ‘Walking While Black’ arrests – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Listen to this article A Warwick civil rights lawyer has written a letter to Providence officials complaining of a continuing pattern of constitutional violations by police officers who allegedly detain and arrest individuals for essentially doing nothing more than “Walking While Black.” “There is a detailed and growing record establishing that the City has utterly … Read more