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A high-density, transit-oriented development built around an 80-foot oak tree seemed too good to be true. Now, neighbors fear it might be.

Charlestown Rehearsal Studios tenants are worried they will be next in a long line of musicians evicted from their practice spaces as developers buy the buildings to convert into lab, retail and storage spaces.

“Once again we’re struck by a tragedy,” said Dion Baker of Providence. Daunte Wright, 20, was recently killed by police during a traffic stop. “Seeing this again and again on TV – I’ve counted. It’s been 15 times since George Floyd last year. There’s no message that’s being got by the police departments,” said Baker. The officer involved allegedly grabbed her gun when she meant to grab her taser. She resigned, and is now facing charges for second degree manslaughter. “This is almost like deja vu  right? Oftentimes we’re not done grieving over the last victim. So it’...

PTU rallies for contract, end to state takeover The Providence Teachers Union (PTU) is demanding an end to the state takeover of the troubled school district. April 6, 2021 10:52 pm PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Providence Teachers Union (PTU) is demanding an end to the state takeover of the troubled school district. Providence teachers and families marched from the state house to the Department of Education Tuesday evening as part of their demonstration. “Imploring our state reps and senators to listen to us, to have a meeting with us, and rethink the takeover,” said PTU President Mari...