What are Some Things You Can’t Do in Rhode Island?
RHODE ISLAND - Rhode Island, the smallest state in the union, is known for its oversized personality, legendary "coffee milk," and a landscape where you're never more than a few miles from the ocean. However, beneath its coastal charm lies a unique set of laws and linguistic quirks that might catch even a lifelong...
Facebook Marketplace Sale Turns Into Gun-Wielding Chase in Providence
On Saturday afternoon, two men reportedly met in Providence for the sale of a computer tablet, but the meetup turned into a chaotic chase. This is just the latest in a series of Facebook Marketplace meet-ups linked to criminal activity in Providence and around the state. According to police, officers...
Rhode Home Rescue Shares Longest-Waiting Residents Hoping for Holiday Miracles
On the winter solstice, Sunday, December 21st, Rhode Home Rescue marked the longest night of the year with a heartfelt plea for eight dogs who have been waiting the longest for their forever homes. The Rhode Island-based non-profit and federal 501c3 dog rescue organization shared profiles of dogs who have spent...
Holiday village #4: A labor of love in North Smithfield
Northern, RI – The fourth entry in our holiday village contest comes from Kevin Morin in North Smithfield. Morin notes his display takes weeks to put together, so he starts setting it up each year in mid-November. A holiday village in the making for 25 years, Morin’s massive collection...
Snow Likely Tue: Accumulation up to 1 inch before washed away by rain
At Providence, a shortwave trough interacting with a warm front from the southwest is expected to bring up to 1 inch of snow beginning Tue 7am, mixing with rain by 11am, changing to all rain by 2pm, then possibly changing back to snow briefly before ending 7pm. Temperatures well above freezing, reaching 37°F in the...
The Best Cheese Pizza In Rhode Island Is Hiding Inside This Down-Home Pizzeria
There’s something magical happening in a corner of Providence that deserves your immediate attention, and it involves perfectly melted cheese, sublime crust, and the kind of tomato sauce that makes you question everything you thought you knew about pizza. Pizza Marvin isn’t just another pizzeria – it’s a revelation...
Snow in Forecast on Tuesday – One to Two Inches Predicted for Rhode Island
The National Weather Service is predicting snow for Rhode Island and most of New England on Tuesday. "Increasing confidence for a period of accumulating snow Tue, beginning in the morning and ending in the evening," NWS Boston posted on X on Sunday evening. "Accumulations are expected to range from 1...
Man killed in late night crash in Freetown
FREETOWN, Mass. (WPRI) — The Bristol County District Attorney’s Office said a Lakeville man was killed in a crash late Saturday night. Just after 11:45 p.m., Massachusetts State Police received a call about a motor vehicle crash that happened on Route 140 South, at Exit 10, in Freetown. When troopers arrived on...
State representative joins Starbucks union workers on picket line
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — State Rep. David Morales was on the picket lines in support of striking Starbucks workers in Providence on Saturday. The strike at the Starbucks location on 1 Financial Plaza began last month after the union said contract negotiations fell through. The union officials said they're...
Quick Bites: Venda Ravioli
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Our TV Maitre d’ visits a Federal Hill restaurant where a historic business has been supplying families with all the holiday essentials. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the free WPRI 12+ TV app.
