Communities • Central Falls
Central Falls Redevelops Its Riverfront, One Small Project at a Time
Rhode Island's smallest and most densely populated city is reclaiming stretches of the Blackstone River for public use.
Jul 27, 2026 · 1 min read
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Communities • East Providence
East Providence Neighborhoods Debate the Future of the Waterfront
Residents are split over how much of the city's former industrial waterfront should become public parkland versus mixed development.
Jul 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Cranston
Cranston's Aging Housing Stock Presents Both Challenge and Opportunity
Much of Cranston's post-war housing is due for major maintenance, prompting new conversations about renovation assistance programs.
Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Middletown
Middletown Balances Suburban Growth With Rural Character
Aquidneck Island's fastest-growing town is debating zoning changes that would allow more housing near its town center.
Jun 22, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Portsmouth
Portsmouth Considers Regional Approach to School Consolidation
Declining enrollment has prompted discussion of shared services with neighboring Newport County districts.
Jun 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Westerly
Westerly's Downtown Sees New Life After Years of Storefront Vacancies
A mix of new small businesses and streetscape improvements has begun filling long-vacant storefronts in downtown Westerly.
May 25, 2026 · 1 min read