Questionable Living Conditions: A Tenant’s Dilemma in Providence
A resident in the Blackstone/Hope area of Providence has raised concerns about her living conditions in a rented attic space. The tenant shares the small, cramped space with two other individuals, with no living room, oven, and only one bathroom. Each tenant is charged $900 per month. The tenant has been unable to...
The Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts a Mild, Dry Winter for Rhode Island Homeowners
Expect fewer snowstorms and lighter snowfall, making for a more manageable winter overall.
Man pleads not guilty to murder of Kylee Monteiro
The man charged with the death of an 18-year-old Rehoboth woman faced a judge on Tuesday.
Former Walsh Pharmacy on Rock Street to Become 24-Unit Housing for Homeless
FALL RIVER ─ The former Walsh Pharmacy property at 202 Rock Street has been purchased by a local non-profit organization and will be renovated with city funds for the homeless and those struggling with housing. Community Development Agency (CDA) Executive Director Michael Dion said the Community Housing Resource...
Officials from 21 states file suit over HUD policy that would put more people...
Gov. Tony Evers announced Tuesday Wisconsin has joined the lawsuit. "Homelessness is a pervasive issue all across our state and nation, and it is unconscionable to even consider kicking thousands of kids, families, seniors, veterans, and more, out of their housing during the coldest months of the year,” Evers said in...
Cumberland man attempts to break record for largest living decorated Christmas tree
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A Cumberland man is aiming to break a record for the largest living Christmas tree. Stephen Unsworth runs a YouTube channel with over 35,000 followers. Unsworth said the tree is at least 80-feet tall. A group helped decorate the tree with over 25,000 lights. They...
UNH poll shows ‘majority’ of Rhode Island residents concerned about finances
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The latest University of New Hampshire poll shows that most Rhode Islanders are concerned about the prices of everyday goods and energy costs. The survey was made up of 711 Rhode Island residents, who filled out the survey between Nov. 13 and 17. According to...
Broad Street’s Blue Room Reboots: Dinner, Cocktails, and Jazz Return to Pawtuxet Village
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Historic Pawtuxet Village is getting its groove back: The Blue Room on Broad Street has quietly tuned up through fall and is stepping back into the spotlight with a refreshed team, fuller dinner menu, and a calendar true to its jazz‑lounge DNA. Dinner,...
Rhode Island Education Commissioner calls for change amid student arrests, violence
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green said changes need to be made after a rise in fights and arrests at two high schools. Over 40 students have been arrested in Woonsocket this school year. NBC 10's Gabrielle Caracciolo spoke with Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante Green. (WJAR)
Dip in Ridership, Complaints After RIPTA Service Cuts Take Effect
For those without cars, the cuts to RIPTA service have hit hard. (Colleen Cronin/ecoRI News) The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority saw 90,000 fewer riders on its fixed-route service in October, compared to last year. Last month, RIPTA serviced 1.16 million riders on its fixed routes, down about 7% from...

















