Red Sox through 100 games (h/t Justin Turpin): 2023: 53-47 2024: 53-47 2025: 53-47

If you’re one of Rhode Island’s 471 motorists with a license plate featuring the Pell Bridge and the lighthouse from nearby Rose Island, prepare to brag to your peers that you have the best license plate in the world. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/20/wor…

.Rhode Island Energy knows customers are heated. Cue the ‘good news’ press conference. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/21/r-i…

The Cannabis Control Commission on Friday paused issuing new licenses pending the completion of a study on regulating intoxicating THC beverages sold in liquor stores and bars. Read more here: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/21/r-i…

Well this was quite the State Properties Committee meeting today. Thanks for the assistance, Alexander Castro. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/22/sta…

Everyone knows service cuts are coming to RIPTA as its leadership looks to navigate a $10 million budget shortfall, but just how deeply remains under wraps until the agency’s board of directors meets Thursday afternoon. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/23/rip…

Behind the Story Ethan Shorey joins Dan McGowan + me to discuss all things Pawtucket. Here's his take on the new Rhode Island FC soccer stadium. Shoutouts: Jonny Williams Manny Correira Katie Mulvaney Chris Shea  Full episode --> wpri.com/behindthestory…

To cover a $10 million deficit, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority on Thursday laid out a wide-ranging plan for service cuts. And just how deep are they? Well, it might be easier to say what’s not on the chopping block. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/24/cas…

#OTD July 25, 1965, Bob Dylan, known his acoustic guitar and harmonica, plugged in his electric at Newport Folk Fest and performed "Maggie's Farm". At the end of the song, some members of the audience booed Dylan. He then played 5 more songs. In this clip, you can hear the boos.

Bus riders call on state leaders to plug RIPTA deficit to avoid massive cuts. Are they listening? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/28/bus…

With the July 31 deadline looming for the Rhode Island DCYF to renew its lease on its Providence headquarters, the State Properties Committee has again postponed approval in order to review a new air quality report and schedule a public hearing. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/29/dcy…

Behind the Story: Colleen Cronin joins Kim Kalunian + me to discuss recycling violations in Providence. Shoutouts: Chris Shea Alexander Castro Patinkin, Mark Johnny Villella Mike Montecalvo Sarah Guernelli wpri.com/behindthestory…

Was searching for something else on our website when I came across this gallery of "favorite cats." Some real chonkers in there, as well as Oscar (RIP), the nursing home death prediction cat. providencejournal.com/picture-galler…

This week I learned that there's a state Motor Vehicle Dealers License and Hearing Board and that state law sets a 20 mile radius between competing auto dealerships. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/01/two…

.RIPTA’s long-awaited efficiency study is finally complete. Now to give it a read.