Activists cover up Iryna Zarutska’s mural at a Rhode Island gay bar, but the artist secures a new spot.
Mural for Irina Zalutka Faces Challenges in Providence A group of activists, including the Democratic Mayor of Providence, Brett Smiley, confronted the planned mural celebrating Irina Zalutka. Despite initial support from the owners of a local gay bar, who had agreed to host the mural, the project was ultimately halted due to backlash from some […]
Who Is Rulla Nehme Pontarelli from ‘Real Housewives Of Rhode Island’? What We Know About Her Husband’s Infidelity and Why She Had Him Taken into Custody
Lula Neeme Pontarelli’s Debut on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island Tonight’s episode introduced Lula Neeme Pontarelli into the Bravo family. Like many cast members, she has long-standing ties with the other women. Liz McGraw, for instance, met Lula over ten years ago through Rhode Island’s boating scene. They quickly connected, sharing a heritage that […]
Rhode Island Democratic Representative David Morales States That Iryna Zarutska Mural ‘Does Not Represent’ Our ‘Values’
Rhode Island Representative David Morales (D-7th District) expressed that the mural dedicated to Irina Zalutka, a Ukrainian refugee who was tragically killed at 23, “does not reflect” the “values” of Providence. This sentiment was also shared by Democratic Mayor Brett Smiley, who described the mural as “divisive and not representative of Providence.” “We want to […]
Rhode Island state Rep David Morales encounters criticism for remarks on the Zarutska mural
Backlash Over Mural Comments in Rhode Island A Rhode Island Democratic lawmaker is facing criticism online after stating that a mural of Irina Zalutka, a Ukrainian woman killed in North Carolina, does not align with Providence’s “values.” “Ultimately, we want all of our community members who call Providence home to feel safe,” U.S. Rep. David […]
Relative of ex-US representative charged with leaving cocaine in Rhode Island elementary school restroom
A teaching assistant at an elementary school, linked to a former Rhode Island lawmaker, is under investigation for allegedly leaving a bag of cocaine in the school’s health room bathroom. Stephanie Cicilline-Given, 58, was arrested on March 12 after police traced the drugs back to her at Chester W. Burroughs Elementary School, where she works. […]
Rhode Island Democrats suggest prohibiting the hiring of ICE agents from the Trump administration.
Rhode Island Moves to Limit Police Collaboration with ICE Rhode Island Democrats have put forward a bill aimed at restricting police departments from hiring agents from ICE, marking a stronger stance against federal immigration enforcement. This measure, known as the ICE OUT Act, is being proposed during President Trump’s second term, amid growing criticism of […]
Rhode Island hockey player Colin Dorgan scores the winning goal weeks after his transgender father was tragically shot dead along with family.
A Rhode Island hockey player, Colin Dorgan, whose family lost their lives in a tragic incident involving his father, honored them by scoring the decisive goal that propelled his team into the championship. This heart-wrenching event occurred during a game last month. Playing as captain for Blackstone Valley School, Dorgan netted the game-winning goal in […]
Another person passes away in Rhode Island hockey rink shooting involving family members
A third victim from last week’s shooting at the Link in Rhode Island has died from injuries sustained in the attack, according to police. Gerald Dorgan, who was the father of Rhonda Dorgan and grandfather of Aidan Dorgan, later succumbed to his critical injuries, as reported by the Associated Press, referencing Pawtucket police. The gunman, […]
Rhode Island driver criticized for driving with a large pile of snow on their SUV after a major blizzard
In Rhode Island, a driver stirred outrage by driving an SUV completely blanketed in snow, just a day after a historic winter storm caused chaos throughout the Northeast. A video that went viral showed this snow-laden vehicle navigating icy and slushy roads on Tuesday, with the driver relying on barely open windows for a view. […]
Mother and son discovered buried alive in massive Rhode Island snowstorm
The remains of a 75-year-old woman and her 49-year-old son were discovered buried in a car just a short distance from a hospital in Rhode Island. This tragic event unfolded weeks after Winter Storm Fern blanketed the area with almost two feet of snow. Irina Kozak and her son Stanisław were found deceased on February […]