The unemployment rate in Providence County decreased recently.
Here is how the Johnston area is doing in the race to vaccinate its population.
Providence County's unemployment rate decreased recently.
More than 150 million Americans don’t use the internet at broadband speeds. See how the Johnston area compares.
Compare your federal tax payments and refunds to state and national averages.
The plan was approved after the planning board listened to resident concerns and questions at a virtual meeting Tuesday evening.
The bipartisan bill would better support the mental health needs of returning service members.
Social Security's free online application makes getting a replacement card easier than ever.
Johnston's unofficial results from the November 3 election are in.
For more than 80 years, our programs have contributed to the financial security of the elderly and the disabled.
If you get a call from Social Security and aren't expecting one, you must be extra careful!
See the time-saving features of a "my Social Security" account!
State State Rep. Ramon Perez​ asked the state Board of Elections for an official recount reviewing last Wednesday's election results.
Matt Brown was more competitive in Johnston than most of the rest of the state.
The hearings on the ACLU's class action lawsuit start Monday.
Carnevale on Wednesday pleaded no contest to a perjury charge, the state Attorney General's office said.
The local animal control officer caught two turkeys, but the third one escaped.
The sites are in Johnston and in North Providence.
The ACLU case meant to help a Rhode Island woman has not stopped the U.S. from ordering arrests of undocumented people at government offices
The congressman will have caseworkers on hand to help with issues.
Cicilline Says Paul Ryan Should Reverse His Decision
The Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee is hearing testimony on a number of gun control bills including an assault weapons ban.
The taxpayers will not get any breaks on school construction but will pay the prevailing wage, the governor signaled in a D.C. speech.
Lilian Calderon should be able to take advantage of a 2016 law, which allows certain spouses of U.S. citizens to stay in the country: ACLU.
The ACLU says Lillian Calderon's deportation is on hold until May 12. The reason is the prosecutor's discretion, the government said.
Immigration officials let her go home to her husband and children on Tuesday, but her case is not resolved, WJAR is reporting.
The state public transportation authority will resume RIPTA bus runs at least on a trial basis.
Dignailis Estrella, 26, of Johnston, was charged on Friday, Dec. 1, with felony child abuse, police said.
Lots of work accomplished. But still no dog groomer reforms that could have prevented deaths of pets like Daisy and Ollie.
Each person will receive $495, and have access to free legal help. Her office will operate as liaison.
Here are the winning numbers for Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Gov. Raimondo announced the decision on Friday. It could mean Rhode Island will work with the United Nations on climate.
Johnston's state Rep. Deborah Fellela introduces legislation to permit naming rights for Rhode Island Convention Center.
Woonsocket councilors, citing environmental concerns, voted against selling water to Invenergy, but Johnston tried to cut a deal.
One council race was contested.
MIchael B. Forte a Family Court judge since 1987, was sworn in today by Governor Gina Raimondo to lead the court.
Save the date: May 31. U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is coming to town.
Jim Hummel of the Hummel Report revealed Thursday that a Town Council member has been sending her children to school somewhere else.
King's Tabernacle Church was denied a special use permit to worship in a church building they bought from another church last summer.
The bill guarantees Jews the right to observe their faith without interference from landlords or condo associations.