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Two teenagers were taken into police custody after an "aggressive" pillow fight at the Providence Place Mall on Sunday. Police said they responded to the mall on Sunday shortly after 5 p.m. for a reported assault. Officers said mall security was on the third-floor with the victim while additional security...

NEW: Mother, Daughter Assaulted and Bloodied at Providence Place Mall - 2nd Mall Attack in One Day. A second assault was reported to Providence Police at Providence Place Mall on Sunday, GoLocal has now learned. On Monday, GoLocal reported that two women were “jumped” in a mall bathroom shortly after...

It starts with a river, but it’s really about everything that grows around it. In Johnston, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway has quietly become one of the region’s most impactful success stories, and now residents are being asked to help write its next chapter. For more than 20 years,...

It's a shift at the hospital in Providence, that began about a year ago, during a retreat on burnout. "Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for where one is and what one has," said Hasbro Children's Pediatrician-in-Chief, Dr. Phyllis Dennery. "The moderator that came, he said well you...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Providence Performing Arts Center is temporarily saying goodbye to its beloved organ, which is set to get its first full restoration. The instrument was built in 1927 and is one of three ever made of its kind. "It's not just a plaything or a...

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Shock. That’s what many Rhode Islanders are feeling when they get to the pumps these days, and it is "supply shock" that is driving up those gas prices. At stations on Post Road in Warwick, regular gas hit $4.49 a gallon Monday, setting drivers...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (THE RHODE SHOW) – For more than a century one Providence museum has offered exhibits and programming to educate the community about our world and its people and after recent renovations has more to offer than ever before. Melissa Sardelli has details on what you can expect.

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island beekeepers face unique legal requirements that differ from many other states, making it essential to understand local regulations before setting up your first hive. Whether you plan to keep bees in your backyard or operate a commercial apiary, knowing what’s required can save you from costly violations and help protect...

CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WJAR) — A home in Cumberland was determined to be a total loss after a fire Monday night. Firefighters responded to a home on Garvin Street at 8:05 p.m. for reports of a fire. Crews arrived and found the outside of the home engulfed in flames. Fire...

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was arrested on forgery and false document charges following a traffic stop on Route 146. Todd D. Askew, 48, of Providence, was taken into custody at 5:21 p.m. He was charged with forgery and counterfeiting of registration plates and giving false documents to...