Providence Schools Back Under Local Control | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 25, 2026 · 1m

Providence Public Schools are returning to local control after seven years, as students head back to class and school zone speed cameras — which racked up thousands of tickets last year — remain active. Meanwhile, Electric Boat is expanding in Warwick with a new shipbuilding institute to train the next generation of submarine workers, a major boost for Rhode Island’s economy. The Lindsay Clancy murder trial continues after a judge denied a mistrial motion, keeping the courtroom drama alive. Police have shut down parts of Manton Avenue in Providence amid an active investigation. And in…