Alexander Castro

Reporter @RIcurrent , covering technology, health and education. Former art critic, curator and adjunct prof. /// [email protected]

[Alexander Castro @OhNoCastro]

Providence often serves as shorthand for Rhode Island itself. A four-candidate forum for the city’s mayoral race held Wednesday night at Brown University gestured toward even larger forces, ones comparable to those reshaping Democratic politics elsewhere.
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[Edward Fitzpatrick @FitzProv]

By @OhNoCastro -- R.I. seals $9.8m deal with Family Service for Exeter girls treatment center https://t.co/4a97kttxfF via @BostonGlobe

[kathleenlayton @kathleenlala]

Proud to know Amanda Zimmer and am moved by her fierce nonstop advocacy for her son Owen, who devastatingly died.

May Owen rest in peace while knowing his mother will always fight for his life.

Not an easy read, but so important. @OhNoCastro

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[vas @vasuman]

Somewhere out there is a guy who uses Notion, Superhuman, OpenClaw on a Mac Mini, Raycast, a mechanical keyboard ($400), Wispr Flow, and gets nothing done every day

[RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore @RISecState]

Dozens of the Blizzard of '26 photos and videos donated by Rhode Islanders across the state have been added to the Digital Archives where they'll be preserved long after the snow melts!
View here: https://t.co/w5TqTeb8U1

[RI Department of State | Secretary Gregg M. Amore @RISecState]

Your photos from the Blizzard of '26 are part of Rhode Island history! The State Archives is looking for digital content donations to make sure this storm is remembered. Send us a DM or email [email protected] to learn how your photos or videos can be permanently archived.

[Janine Weisman @j9weisman]

A good day to read! Why not the 2026 Reading Across Rhode Island selection? HAPPY LAND by Dolen Perkins-Valdez. @OhNoCastro talks to the author for @RICurrent https://t.co/fwmdxUqzlK

[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

The X account of the Pawtucket shooter appeared to endorse a variety of viewpoints, some of them seemingly incompatible.

From myself and @OhNoCastro

https://t.co/sUw3LtV7FS

[elise @kaorigladiator]

she is full of endless joy and whimsy

[Alexander Castro @OhNoCastro]

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company a state vendor and major provider of workers’ compensation insurance in Rhode Island, confirmed it was the victim of a ransomware attack in January. https://t.co/1NPmCfFk4v

[Eli Sherman @Eli_Sherman]

Behind the Story:

@eastbayri's Ethan Hartley joins @KimKalunian + me to discuss trolls, budgets and bridges.

Shoutouts: @BethTeitell @Katie_c912 @OhNoCastro @ALoSchuler

Watch full discussion👇https://t.co/gU4pHiFzjW

[Alexander Castro @OhNoCastro]

“As we all know, sometimes under pressure, we all don’t respond at our best.” Teamwork under pressure is the modus operandi of Rhode Island College's new cyber range.
https://t.co/KXt1QTGnGq

[Alexander Castro @OhNoCastro]

Tuesday is the deadline to make the move to Microsoft’s latest OS or put temporary fix in place. Here’s how local and state government IT officials are preparing. https://t.co/tPXH0xTf2Y

[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

ICYMI among all the news of the week: A public hearing on whether the DCYF should sign a new 10-year lease for its Providence headquarters has finally been scheduled.

The special State Properties Committee meeting is set for 5 p.m. Oct. 23.

https://t.co/6Lz6zEtUAd

[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

@DavidMoralesPVD tells me he’s not permanently leaving his life as a professional wrestling heel, but said he’s holding his last match “for a while” on Saturday.

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[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

Obsessed with this featured photo by @OhNoCastro

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[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

In airport/labor news:

https://t.co/M9NgjClm4B

[Janine Weisman @j9weisman]

Fun fact from @OhNoCastro's reporting on the continuing saga of the pending lease renewal for DCYF headquarters: It's“eviction season” for bats right now in Rhode Island. Also cute bat photo included ...

https://t.co/yHyGhcplsW

[Chris Shea @KRISH_EH]

DCYF's Providence headquarters is officially bat-free, so reports @OhNoCastro. Workers can return to the office building Monday.

https://t.co/sg6iEkjJMp

[Alexander Castro @OhNoCastro]

Walked a mile in @KRISH_EH 's shoes today and covered the big RIPTA vote
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