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• GoLocal Prov: Providence Ranked One of the Most Expensive Places to Rent, Adverse Effect on Long-Term Wealth

  The implications of growing the American “renter economy” are playing out in Providence. A new study ranks Providence poorly for rental affordability -- and the implications are significant for Rhode Islanders trying to build wealth.

• GoLocal Prov: First-in-the-Country Agreement Will Save 9 RI Housing Authorities 40% of Their Energy Costs

  First-in-the-Country Agreement Will Save 9 RI Housing Authorities 40% of Their Energy Costs

• GoLocal Prov: Coalition of Groups Oppose 20 Year Tax Break for Providence Project Ahead of Council Vote

  Christopher Samih-Rotodno joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE where he spoke to a coalition of groups opposed to a twenty year tax stabilization agreement (TSA) for the Edge College Hill development — Steeple Street RI, LLC — which is scheduled for a second vote at the Providence City Council on Thursday night.

• GoLocal Prov: RI Health Director Alexander-Scott Seeking Proposals to Build Healthy, Resilient Communities

  Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health, joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle on GoLocal LIVE where she talked about the department requesting proposals from qualified municipalities and non-profit community-based organizations to expand its Health Equity Zone (HEZ) initiative to additional communities.

• GoLocal Prov: Providence Ranked Among Worst Cities in U.S. for 1st Time Home Buyers

  Providence is ranked as one of the worst cities in the country for first-time home buyers. According to a recent study completed by WalletHub, Providence is ranked as the 8th worst midsize city for first time home buyers. Overall, Providence is ranked 267th out of 300 ranked cities.

• GoLocal Prov: Harris on “Housing Struggle” Exhibit at Prov Archives for Black History Month, on LIVE

  Providence City Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris joined GoLocal News Editor Kate Nagle to talk about her work, along with other council members, in partnering with the Providence City Archives, for the 2018 Black History Month Exhibit: Home? The Housing Struggle in Providence From 1950 through Today.