Rhode Island public school bills mother $117K for records request regarding teacher who referred to Charlie Kirk as ‘garbage’
Rhode Island School District Sues Mother Over Teacher Records A public school district in Rhode Island is reportedly suing a mother for approximately $117,000 to access records related to a high school teacher who was suspended after referring to slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk as “trash.” Benjamin Philo, a social studies teacher at Barrington High […]
Rhode Island school district bills mother $117K for teacher’s records
Rhode Island School District Charges $117,130.50 for Curriculum Review A school district in Rhode Island has laid out a staggering fee of $117,130.50 to a mother looking to review the curriculum and emails of a teacher who recently labeled conservative activist Charlie Kirk as “trash” following his assassination on September 10. Nicole Solas, representing herself, […]
Rhode Island resolves two unsolved murders of Debra Stone and Cynthia McKenna
Cold Cases Solved in Rhode Island After Decades Two long-standing cold cases in Rhode Island were resolved this week, although the suspects could not be apprehended in time. According to Attorney General Peter Neronha, Debra Stone and Cynthia McKenna both died from suffocation, with their deaths occurring 23 years apart. Neronha made this announcement on […]
Rhode Island sheriffs’ retirement fund issues raise concerns about their state-managed plan
Retirement Plan Struggles for Rhode Island Captains For the past 13 years, Jason Allerle, a captain in the Rhode Island Sheriff’s Division, has been saving a significant amount for his retirement through a state plan designed for civil servants. He thought it functioned like other retirement accounts, such as a 401(a), which would allow him […]
Rhode Island students demand the dismissal of teacher Benjamin Fillo following comments made in a TikTok video by Charlie Kirk.
Controversy Erupts at Barrington High School Following Teacher’s Comments A Barrington High School student expressed outrage over a social studies teacher’s remarks about Charlie Kirk, who was recently assassinated, calling for the educator’s dismissal during a school board meeting on September 15. Students, alongside parents and staff, voiced their discontent with Benjamin Phillo’s comments, which […]
Justice Department files lawsuit against Rhode Island schools regarding race-focused loan forgiveness program
Department of Justice Sues Rhode Island Schools Over Loan Forgiveness Program The Rhode Island Department of Education and the Providence Public School District are facing legal action from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding a student loan forgiveness program that is exclusively available to non-white teachers. Hal Hermeet K. Dillon, Assistant Director of the […]
Health Insurance Rates in Rhode Island Rise by 17% to 21%
Health Premium Increases Approved in Rhode Island for 2026 On September 15, 2025, Rhode Island’s Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) approved new health insurance premiums for 2026, marking a significant shift in costs driven by rising healthcare and drug expenses. This change will not only impact residents in Rhode Island but could have broader […]
Rhode Island titleholder leverages military experience to support foster youth
Alexia Rodriguez: From Combat Boots to the Crown On Sunday, Alexia Rodriguez, competing as Miss Rhode Island, made her mark at the Miss America pageant. The 25-year-old has a unique background; she served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard during the Covid-19 pandemic and has dedicated over three years to full-time active military service. […]
The ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ on luxury vacation properties in Rhode Island is being adopted by other states.
Taylor Swift Will Attend Grammy Awards Taylor Swift is set to attend the 67th Grammy Awards on February 2, 2025, in Los Angeles, California. The recent trend in various states to tax wealthy property owners has ignited tensions among real estate brokers and prospective buyers. Rhode Island and Montana, for instance, are implementing tax cuts […]
Rhode Island prosecutor Devon Flanagan, who warned officers they would ‘regret’ arresting her in a widely shared video, receives a 6-month suspension.
Rhode Island Aide Faces Consequences After Arrest A Rhode Island aide has been placed on unpaid leave following her embarrassing arrest, which quickly gained media attention. Devon Flanagan, 34, was taken into custody on August 14 for intentional trespassing at the Clark Cookhouse Restaurant in Newport. Following the incident, she will be on six months […]