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Rhode Island's Q4 2022 individual income tax revenue down 6.8% from previous quarter

By Ocean State Today | Jan 4, 2023

The fourth quarter of 2022 brought in $381 million in individual income tax revenue for Rhode Island, a 6.8% decrease from the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island average $267,501 for Q3

By Ocean State Today | Jan 4, 2023

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022 averaged $267,501, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Home vacancies in Rhode Island down 0.3 percent in Q1

By Ocean State Today | Jan 4, 2023

Rhode Island’s home vacancy rate was 0.3 percent in the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 0.3 percent from the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

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MNH Geology Rocks Weekend!

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

Saturday, January 14, through Monday, January 16From majestic mountains to the deepest canyons, the Earth’s stories are locked within its rocks.

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Brown admits 879 early decision students to the undergraduate Class of 2027

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

On Tuesday, Dec. 20, Brown University invited 879 prospective students who applied through its early decision program to become the first members of its undergraduate Class of 2027.

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Mayor Mceachern Announces Winners Of 2022 Holiday Lights Contest

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

Once again the Citywide Neighborhood Committee Holiday Lights Contest received enthusiastic support, with 42 Portsmouth residents participating.

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City of Providence Announces Free Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

City of Providence Announces Free Curbside Christmas Tree Pick-Up

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In Archaeology of College Hill course, Brown students dig up Rhode Island history

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

An 87-year-old Narragansett Beer can. An 1860s fabric crimping iron

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Providence Residents Urged to Exercise Caution Ahead of Frigid Weekend Conditions

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures and high winds are forecasted for Friday evening through the weekend.

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Bulldogs make AE debut at home against Maine on Thursday

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

The Bryant Univeristy women's basketball team will make their America East debut against the reigning regular-season champion Black Bears of Maine at the Chace Athletic Center on Thursday afternoon.

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Portsmouth City Council Creates Public Art Review Committee, Seeks Members

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

Following the recommendations of the Governance Committee, the Portsmouth City Council has directed the creation of a new Public Art Review Committee (PARC) to assist the City in reviewing proposals for public art and conducting practical assessments of the feasibility of installing and maintaining such art works in the public sphere.

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Brelsford, Hawkins spark Bryant win over Towson

By Press release submission | Jan 4, 2023

Tyler Brelsford and Chauncey Hawkins IV combined for 25 points off the bench as the Bryant University men's basketball team closed the non-confernece porition of its season with a 69-59 victory over Towson on Thursday afternoon at the Chace Athletic Center.

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2022: Rhode Island College charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Rhode Island students

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Rhode Island College, in Providence, were $10,966 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Rhode Island: 75 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending December 17

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 75 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending December 17.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending Dec. 24

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending Dec. 24, making up less than 5.7% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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2022: Rhode Island College charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Rhode Island students

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Rhode Island College, in Providence, were $10,966 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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End of life: Rhode Island deaths during week ending Dec. 17, 2022 did not exceed death expectancy

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending Dec. 17, 2022, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Unchanged property tax revenue in Rhode Island during Q4 2022

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2023

The fourth quarter of 2022 brought in $1 million in property tax revenue for Rhode Island, the same amount as in the third quarter of 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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University of Rhode Island listed among most affordable Rhode Island institutions for in-state students in 2022

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, were $15,880 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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University of Rhode Island listed among least affordable Rhode Island institutions for in-state students in 2022

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Rhode Island, in Kingston, were $15,880 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.