One-Night Closure Needed for Pavement Repair on Route 3 in Hopkinton: Tuesday August 26 During the late evening and overnight hours starting at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26, the Rhode Island Department Transportation (RIDOT) will temporarily close a…
Morley Field-Pawtucket, Rhode Island This Letter is Printed, with permission from the author: Attorney/Community Activist Benjamin Evans Dear Senior City Planner Pettinato and Pawtucket Planning Commission members, I was surprised to see on your agenda for August 19th that J.K. Equities is…
Earlier this year, the Coalition’s Pat Ford, a long time resident of the Town of Cumberland, responded to a Facebook post announcing the effective closure of 2025 Summer Day Camps, due to construction at Cumberland Schools. A simple question…
From the Office of Congressman Gabe Amo – Rhode Island Congressional District 1 Amo Statement on Netanyahu’s Planned Occupation of Gaza City “Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must halt his planned occupation of Gaza City. As several Israeli military leaders have suggested,…
As the cost of living rises and families continue to face financial pressure, this event offers immediate, practical relief to hundreds of students, and it’s being made possible by youth organizers. With back-to-school around the corner, student leaders with the Providence…
From Human Rights Watch: United States President Donald Trump on August 11, 2025, announced the deployment of US National Guard troops in Washington, DC, claiming that “rising violence in the capital now urgently endangers public servants, citizens, and tourists, disrupts safe…
A shout out to my fellow Cumberlandites? Cumbys? In a manner not unlike a cross over episode of The Brady Bunch and The Partridge Family … guess who is the attorney for arguably one one of the most…
Community Leader Harrison Tuttle penned a letter to the embattled Pawtucket, Rhode Island City Council … in anticipation of tonight’s landmark meeting on the future of the much-villified Tax Stabilization Agreement with Long Island based JK Equities, on the…
Imagine our surprise, when a screen shot, depicting a call for “illegal immigrant bounty hunters” was sent to the Facebook account of the Coalition Radio not once, not twice, but 3 times? Embattled Narragansett GOP Chair…
In anticipation of a seminal August 6 Pawtucket City Council Meeting, Morley Field Activist/Stalwart/Pawtucket City Councilman has submitted the follow letter to Pawtucket City Council President Terrence “Terry” Mercer, specifically addressing the now infamous Tax Stabilization…
The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) continued its relentless assault on the news cycle with yet another victory, in the courts and the legislative halls … in this case blocking the Trump Administration from attempting…
Another expensive lesson from the Baldelli Hunt “Reign of Terror”. In combination with the Sosa LEOBOR failure, the City of Woonsocket has spent over $1 Million Dollars in penalties for police misconduct. I know a School District that could have…
City Officials Share Important Safety Tips and Highlight Providence’s Proactive Investments to Mitigate Impacts of Extreme Weather From the Office of Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Brett P. Smiley Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Councilwoman Helen Anthony and Providence…
Settlement Reached In Smithfield School District Social Media Censorship Lawsuit The ACLU of Rhode Island today announced the favorable settlement of a federal lawsuit that challenged, as a violation of the First Amendment, Smithfield School District’s actions in blocking a…
In an appearance on MSNBC’s ‘The Weekend’, Rhode Island Congressman Gabe Amo sounded off to ring the Economic Alarm about Trump’s Tariffs and the “Big, Ugly Bill”. “Amo shared how Rhode Island manufacturers are hurt by Trump’s dangerous economic policies“…
A Note From Coalition News: We live in an era where opinions are dangerous. Having a “Take” can get your fired … doxed … the object of retaliation. “Free Speech” is on life support. Accordingly, at the request of the…
CHALLENGING NEW FEDERAL GRANT REQUIREMENTS, ACLU OF RI, LAWYERS’ COMMITTEE FOR RI AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS SUE ON BEHALF OF RI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, NATIONAL COALITIONS (Statements Issued by the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union)…
SAMIR KASSIR AWARD FOR FREEDOM OF THE PRESS The European Union Rewards Journalists From Palestine, Egypt & Syria during the 2025 Edition of the Samir Kassir Award On 3 June 2025, the Delegation of the European Union to…
A Statement From The Committee to Protect Journalists: CPJ & Global Media Leaders Call for Urgent, Unrestricted Access to Gaza for Journalists More than 130 global leaders of news and press freedom organizations called on world leaders, governments,…
As part of its ongoing review of all things Tidewater Landing … Rhode Island Football Club … Centreville Bank Stadium, The Coalition Radio Network decided to do a deep dive into the RIPTA-enable transportation grid connecting the ……
Cumberland Solicitor Kelley Morris Salvatore, responded promptly to an APRA Request from the Coalition Radio Network … yet managed to miss the point. While providing the barest of information regarding bookings, with the “Lodge Blue Ribbon Cutting Event” &…
This past week, intrepid Coalition Reporter Pat Ford addressed the Cumberland, Rhode Island Town Council. That’s right, Town. Not City. On the Agenda? A question, originally proffered by Woonsocket City Council Members & Residents: Just what is Cumberland doing to…
Per our conversation on the phone yesterday morning, I am providing an outline of services, suggestions, and funding provided to assist individuals experiencing homelessness. While this is an overview, I will say that every situation is…
From The Providence Public School District: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is proud to announce that its Pre-K Special Education and K-12 Teacher Apprenticeship Program has been officially approved by the Rhode Island State Apprenticeship Council. With this historic…
As the saying goes, there ain’t no thing as a free lunch. But is there a free bus ride? When we (The Coalition Radio Network) saw the big media outlets pontificating about free bus transportation, with all the poobahs, coat…
The Speaker Speaketh: REJECT “Resolved, That a majority of each House of the General Assembly voting therefor ….. REJECT the eleven (11) proposed salary increases … ” Source: The Rhode Island Current Department of Administration Director Jonathan Womer…
Partial Lane Closures on Allens Avenue Will Be in Effect from May 12 to June 13, 2025, for Fox Point Hurricane Barrier Gate Re-Installation From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the…
From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Agreement Between City of Providence and Laborers Local Union 1033 Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the City of Providence has reached an agreement with the…
Support of efforts to repeal the 2021 Act on Climate are costing longtime Democratic stalwart Senator Frank Ciccone dearly in the race to take control of the Rhode Island Senate … Statement – From Climate Action Rhode Island:…
From the Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has shared this week with the presidents and general counsel of Rhode Island’s colleges and universities a detailed letter…
Urgent International Action Needed as Transitional Government Loses Control From: Human Rights Watch Increasing violence in Haiti by criminal groups and clashes with “self-defense” groups are contributing to the dangerous insecurity facing the country’s population, Human Rights Watch said today….
From The Committee to Protect Journalists: The Committee to Protect Journalists today released a safety advisory covering a wide range of digital, physical, and legal tips aimed at journalists and media workers who plan to visit the United States….
From the ACLU of New Hampshire: Four ACLU affiliates and law firm Shaheen & Gordon filed a federal class action lawsuit today seeking to represent over 100 students in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island, and Puerto Rico who had…
City Ordinance Effectively Criminalizing Poverty Proposed By City Councilmen Cournoyer, Dubois & Gendron Just days after the City of Woonsocket appeared to have taken a major step forward in addressing the City’s Homeless challenges, with significant conversations surrounding…
The release of a comprehensive plan for the return of Providence Public Schools to local control appears to have reignited a war of words surrounding a turf battle that exhibits no sign of relenting. The theme and tone of…
