Mayor of Providence requests the removal of mural dedicated to Iryna Zarutska
Providence Mayor Calls for Removal of Mural Honoring Murdered Ukrainian Woman The mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, has expressed the desire to remove a mural dedicated to Irina Zalutka, a Ukrainian woman who was tragically killed while on a train in North Carolina. This mural, located on the wall of The Dark Lady, an LGBTQ+ […]
Providence basketball player taken into custody for domestic violence allegation
A basketball player from Providence College was arrested early Sunday and faces charges related to domestic violence and disorderly conduct. Duncan Powell, a fifth-year student who recently wrapped up his college basketball career, is accused of threatening his ex-girlfriend and a friend, as reported by local news. Police in Cranston, Rhode Island, were called to […]
Readers React to Health Insurance Confusion for Providence Customers
Providence Health Plan’s AI Ambitions Meet Customer Frustration What if a health insurance company faced widespread customer disdain? Well, that’s where Providence Health Plan finds itself. They’ve outsourced claims processing to a Silicon Valley firm, claiming that their proprietary AI will enhance service for 125,000 clients. But instead of relief, many customers are sharing their […]
South Florida coach Bryan Hodgson leaves for Providence
Brian Hodgson to Lead Providence Friars Brian Hodgson is getting ready to move to Rhode Island. On Sunday, the Friars announced that Hodgson, currently the coach of the South Florida men’s basketball team, will be taking over as the head coach at Providence. At just 38 years old, Hodgson led the Bulls to a remarkable […]
Saint Louis is expanding its search for promising coach Josh Schertz as Syracuse and Providence start looking for their new leaders.
Top Basketball Coach Not Leaving St. Louis Josh Schertz, the head coach at St. Louis, has agreed to extend his contract with the school, as announced by athletic director Chris May on Friday. This news arrives as there had been plenty of chatter about Schertz being a prime candidate for coaching positions at Syracuse and […]
Ways to watch the St. John’s versus Providence game in the quarterfinals
Today, St. John’s embarks on its journey in the Big East Tournament, facing Providence in the quarterfinal round. After finishing as regular season champions, the Red Storm secured the No. 1 seed in the tournament, which started yesterday, and they advance directly to the quarterfinals. They’ll be up against No. 9 Providence this afternoon. This […]
Providence fights its way into the Big East quarterfinals
Providence Fights Back in Tournament Providence is ready to battle. Just weeks after a heated matchup with St. John’s that saw six players ejected, the ninth-seeded Flyers managed to defeat the eighth-seeded Butler, 91-81, during the first round on Wednesday at Madison Square Garden. They turned around a 16-point deficit and are set to face […]
Providence Oregon CEO Talks About “Joint Decision” With Insurer to Limit Access to Specialty Care
Changes to Medicaid Network Impacting Portland Residents Recent reports indicate that a significant segment of low-income residents in Portland is losing access to important Providence health system specialty jobs due to alterations in the Medicaid insurance network that started this month. CareOregon, which administers the affected plans, claims its broader provider network can handle these […]
Conflict breaks out between St John’s and Providence; 6 players removed in chaotic situation
St. John’s Secures 11th Straight Win Amid Game Chaos No. 17 St. John’s clinched its 11th consecutive victory, defeating Providence 79-69 on Saturday at Amica Mutual Pavilion. Yet, the game was notable for its unexpected drama. The match saw six players ejected after a significant altercation. It all began when Providence forward Duncan Powell delivered […]
St. John’s overcomes Providence following intense brawl for victory
Providence Basketball Game Features Intense Drama PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The atmosphere was charged, and the crowd’s chants didn’t even compare to the incidents that unfolded on the court. Bryce Hopkins’ return to Providence was met with a mix of excitement and hostility, as fans voiced their discontent with a few choice phrases directed at him. […]