‘She’s an absolute powerhouse’: The culinary heroines of women in Rhode Island’s food scene

Michelle Politano, owner and chef of PiANTA, said she admires Cecilia Lizotte, owner and chef of Suya Joint. Not only was Lizotte nominated for a James Beard award, “She’s an absolute powerhouse,” Politano said. “Before I opened PiANTA as a brick-and- …

Housing costs are the top concern for Rhode Island voters, a new poll finds

The cost of housing is far and away the most important issue to Rhode Island voters, according to a just-released poll from a newish advocacy group called Neighbors Welcome! RI. The survey of 602 registered voters conducted between Feb. 21 and March 5, …

From textiles to biotech: New technology is poised to transform Rhode Island’s economy once again

However, changing technologies rendered much of that machinery obsolete, and the changing global economy sent many manufacturing jobs overseas. It is no secret that we face challenging times now. Our economy is still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, …

Lawmakers to rally for Rhode Island tenant eviction protections at State House

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Two Rhode Island state leaders will hold a rally to support two bills that would provide “just cause eviction protections” for state renters. State Senator Tiara Mack and Representative Cherie Cruz will highlight their bills that …

Rhode Island Special Olympians return from Italy with medals

Three Rhode Island Special Olympians and their families are back from Italy, with a couple of new medals. Brianna Poolia, Kayla Edgar, and Ian Shepherd received a hero's welcome at Special Olympics Rhode Island on Monday. Kayla won Gold in 100-meter …

Rhode Island doctor denied admission to U.S. because of photos on phone

According to court filings, a Brown University doctor from Lebanon was denied entry into the U.S. after Customs and Border Protection found images of Hezbollah fighters on her phone. WBZ-TV's Louisa Moller reports.

Dr. Laura Schwartz speaks at a rally on the steps of the Rhode Island State House on March 17, 2025.

Rhode Island hospital sues group that alleges mismanagement

Wakefield, R.I.-based South County Health has filed a lawsuit against a former employee and a group that has alleged mismanagement on the part of the hospital, claiming they interfered with the hospital's expected donations. In the lawsuit filed March …

Rhode Island lawmakers consider bill legalizing mobile hairstylists

(WJAR) — A bill at the Rhode Island State House is seeking to allow "sensory stylists." The legislation, Senate Bill 0381, would let mobile hairstylists go to people’s homes. They would then be able to give those cuts to those who are homebound …

Documents shed light on why Rhode Island doctor…

Dr. Rasha Alawieh was returning to the U.S. from Lebanon when she was detained at Logan Airport and deported. Alawieh was in the U.S. legally and working with a H-1B visa and a court order should have kept her from being deported. A judge order federal …