RI colleges earn top scores: Several Rhode Island institutions landed on Money’s 2025 Best Colleges in America list for affordability, strong academics and high post-graduation salaries — find out which made the cut.
Taylor Dayne keeps fans dancing: The pop icon electrified Twin River with powerhouse vocals, chart-topping hits, and classic ’80s moves that had the crowd on its feet — find out why the night was unforgettable.
Property revaluation gets underway: The Town of Johnston has begun its state-mandated statistical revaluation, with Vision Government Solutions reps canvassing exteriors through December to update assessed home values before 2026 tax bills — find out how this could affect your property taxes.
Cool Licks Creamery’s sweet legacy: North Providence’s bubblegum-pink ice cream shop is marking its 30th anniversary with 40 hard-ice-cream flavors, house-made toppings and inventive “freezes” like Samantha’s Freeze and Vanne’s Freeze — find out what makes it a summer must-try.
Personal loss fuels compassion: At HopeHealth, counselor John Gonçalves turns the deaths of his sister and grandmother into culturally sensitive, bilingual grief support for Portuguese-speaking families — learn what drives his mission.
Other Providence headlines this week
- Providence cuts lanes on Eddy Street Bridge
- RIDOH urges public to avoid Cranston lake
- Liz Collins debuts Motherlode at RISD Museum
- Campaign seeks funding for Central Falls auditorium
- Providence hosts 12th annual Fringe Fest
- Mohr Library’s STEAM classes fill up fast
