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Mayor Smiley: 2 dead, eight in critical condition in Brown University shooting

Live updates: Active shooter reported at Brown University www.providencejournal.com/live-story/n...
Live updates: Active shooter reported at Brown University
Brown University is on lockdown after reports of an active shooter near the Barus and Holley Engineering building on Thayer Street.
www.providencejournal.com
December 13, 2025 at 11:39 PM
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BREAKING: Providence Mayor Brett Smiley said 2 are dead and 8 are in critical but stable condition. A suspect is NOT in custody at this hour. Asking people who live near Brown to shelter in place. If you’re not home, stay safe elsewhere.

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December 13, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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For the first time, researchers said renters making the median income among renters of $48,434 per year can no longer affordably rent in any Rhode Island municipality.
RI housing costs rise fastest in New England; no affordable municipalities left
The 2025 Housing Fact Book continues to paint a bleak picture for housing costs in Rhode Island.
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October 17, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Today at the RI state house. Power to the people! Standing together, strong & loud as Nazi’s circled us
February 22, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Took my son to the protest. Inspired by local leaders & organizers in this fight. Hard to figure out where to focus rn, but standing w 100s of RIers was a needed reminder we are not alone @indivisibleri.bsky.social @meghankallman.bsky.social @mackdistrict6.bsky.social @davidmoralesri.bsky.social
February 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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Yesterday's @indivisibleri.bsky.social rally was massive, moving, and the beginning (not the end) of the work. Hands to work in the name of freedom, justice, and democracy. Video of my speech here, courtesy of the inimitable @steveahlquist.bsky.social:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFxa...
RI State Senator Meghan Kallman - Emergency Rally to End Musk’s Government Takeover
YouTube video by Steve Ahlquist
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February 9, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is a dangerous abuse of power that sets a precedent in RI for extreme exclusion when we desperately need new housing units where ever we can build them. www.wpri.com/news/local-n...
Johnston mayor blocks housing project in favor of new public safety complex
After pledging to “use all the power of government” to fight an affordable housing project, Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. has announced plans to seize the land through eminent doma…
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January 28, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The Mayor of Johnston #RhodeIsland is using eminent domain to take land allocated for 252 units of low-income housing to build a police station. This is reprehensible. But why don't other mayors use eminent domain to seize vacant buildings to create affordable housing? #HousingCrisis
January 28, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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also, if you live in Johnston, RI, you might want to contact your mayor: 401-351-6618
January 28, 2025 at 2:36 AM