Weather Alert: Extreme heat Tuesday in Southern New England
Today is a Storm Team 10 Weather Alert as a heat wave is underway across Southern New England. The worst of the heat is expected on Tuesday, with high temperatures in the mid-90s. Dew points will be in the 70s, making it feel tropical outdoors. The combination of heat and humidity will push the heat index above 100...
Pepper spray accidentally released inside Warwick office building
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick Fire Department officials said at least three people were sickened Tuesday when pepper spray was accidentally released inside a Warwick office building. Firefighters responded to the building on Commerce Drive at about 10:45 a.m. About 30 people were in the building. It was unclear...
Rhode Island distillery blends local flavors to create unique spirits
Notice: Transcripts are machine and human generated and lightly edited for accuracy. They may contain errors. Amna Nawaz: Some 100 years after prohibition, a distillery in Providence is serving up local liquor. And as Pamela Watts of “Rhode Island PBS Weekly” found, it’s not just your run-of-the-mill alcohol either....
R.I. awaits federal education grants as U.S. Education Department begins to unfreeze funds
On Monday, Rhode Island education officials were still waiting to learn when they’d get federal education grant funding for the current fiscal year. In total, the frozen funds span five buckets of federal money, Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) spokesperson Victor Morente said in an email Monday. He added...
Providence’s Newest Pizzeria is Now Open
A popular food truck now has a brick-and-mortar location in Providence. Anna’s Vesuviano is now open at 114 Doyle Avenue on the East Side, Wednesday through Sunday nights. And according to owner Anthony Giordano, the wood-fired pizzeria has quite the back story:. In the 1920’s Brooklyn was a place...
Bryant University buys Parente’s Restaurant
The Bryant University campus is going to be expanding with the addition of Parente's Restaurant on Douglas Pike in Smithfield.
Fall River woman killed in fatal Gabriel House fire remembered for remarkable life
A Fall River woman who passed away during the tragic Gabriel House fire led a remarkable life. According to an obituary, 70-year-old Halina Lawler was “born in a displaced persons camp in Sussex, England on September 12, 1954, post World War II. A beacon of resilience and tenacity, her life story is an unforgettable...
Reasons Rhode Island’s Hidden Gem Shop Is A Crafters Paradise
As a mother of two kids who never met a pom-pom they didn't like, I have spent more than my fair share of hours sweeping up glitter and untangling yarn. Between my budding jewelry maker and the obsessed crocheter, finding affordable supplies for all craft interests can be tricky. With beloved supply stores like JoAnn...
Fall River Police Department announces recent death of police K9
The Fall River Police Department has announced the passing of retired Fall River Police K9 Joseph, who passed away on Friday. “K9 Joseph faithfully served the Fall River Police Department alongside his partner, Officer Kevin Lopes. Whether tracking a missing person, backing up our officers during dangerous calls, or...
Providence Schools Found to Have Violated Civil Rights with Loan Program
Providence Schools Found to Have Violated Civil Rights with Loan Program. U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has completed its investigation and found that the Providence Public School Department (PPSD) violated the Civil Rights Act with $25,000 program exclusively for non-White educators. According...
