PowerPlayer: Jim Vincent
You probably know GoLocalProv's latest PowerPlayer from his always entertaining show on public cable access, or from his
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Rhode Island’s Best Communities 2013: #39 to #1
What's the best community in Rhode Island? What is the best place in Rhode Island to live, whether you're a young single, a starting family, or empty-nesters? What city or town combines affordability, safety, schools, arts, culture and recreation and nightlife in the very best balance? GoLocalProv's 4th Annual Rhode Island's Best Communities takes a close, analytical look at all 39 cities and towns in the state to come up with that very answer. After more than 100 hours of analyzing thousands of data points, we have the answer for 2013.
BREAKING: Esserman Responds
In a statement provided to GoLocalProv.com by Chief Dean Esserman moments ago, the Chief said:
"My family hosted a
Read MoreExclusive: Underage Drinkers at Chief Esserman’s Home
Providence Police Chief Col. Dean Esserman stood on his front lawn and watched underage drinkers –carrying beer cans and
Read MoreLibrary Wars: Tensions Still High After Agreement With City
The two sides may have reached a short-term agreement, but the Providence Public Library (PPL) maintains that the city’s
Read MoreEducation Battles on Two Fronts
Education battles are underway in communities throughout Rhode Island as administrators, parents, teachers, state
Read MoreNEW: Storm Causes Damage
An intense storm swept through Rhode Island last night and this morning causing damage ranging from trees ripped out of
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Pension Rip-off—Providence Retirees Benefit from Loophole
A GoLocalProv investigation has found that dozens of former Providence workers retired and collected pensions after
Read Morepoll: Should RI Tax Soda?
One of the big debates this year at the State House is a proposed bill by Edith Ajello (D) of Providence to establish a
Read MoreCentral Falls Elementary School Slated for Closure
The Central Falls School District is considering closing the Robertson Elementary School, a spokeswoman has confirmed.
Providence City Council President Supports Charter School
City Council President Michael Solomon yesterday announced his support for Achievement First, a new mayoral academy which
Read MoreCivic Groups to Host Forum on I-195 Plan
Several civic groups are holding a community forum next Monday on a state plan to oversee the development of the old
Read MoreDoes Providence Have Too Many Police and Fire - Or Too Few?
If Providence moves forward with layoffs for police, it would leave the city with one of the smallest police forces and
Read MoreCentral Falls Parents Plan Rally for Schools
A group of Central Falls parents is planning to hold a rally today to protest the conditions at the schools and demand
Read MoreProvidence Launches Education Task Force
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras convened a special task force on Monday to advance his goals for improving city schools and
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