Three floors of summer fun fill Imagine Gift Store
WARREN, R.I. (WJAR) — Summer is the perfect time to explore, make memories, and discover something new. This week, Julia Blanchette takes us to the Imagine Gift Store in historic Warren. Located in the restored Lyric Theatre, Imagine spans three floors filled with unique gifts, local artisan creations, nostalgic...
Kitchen fire breaks out at Attleboro restaurant
Crews quickly extinguished a fire at a restaurant in Attleboro on Thursday morning, preventing the flames from spreading to nearby businesses.
Semifinal Matchups Set at RI Boys Junior Amateur
The semifinal matchups are set at the Rhode Island Boys Junior Amateur at Pawtucket Country Club. tarting at 7:30 a.m. will be a battle of Ledgemont kids with Lincoln Frisoli taking on Ishaan Catone. Nine minutes later, Roland Gibson will take on 2025 RI Junior Am finalist Joey Iaciofano. Frisoli...
Rhode Island’s Industrial Past Is Hiding in Plain Sight
It's easy to drive past an old brick mill in Rhode Island without giving it a second thought. They're everywhere. But two of those buildings, one in Providence and another in Cumberland, just received one of the country's highest historic honors, reminding us that some of the state's biggest stories have been hiding in
ACLU grades Southern RI towns on public access policies
A new ACLU of Rhode Island report says that town government in East Greenwich, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett and Charlestown passes for public access for online viewing and records tests, but remote participation remains the dividing line. It pointed out that statewide access to local government meetin
Pawtucket Fire Department launches proactive healthcare program
The Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) program, run through the city's fire department, is designed to cut down on repeat emergency calls and help people avoid unnecessary hospital visits.
Warwick Lawsuit Fallout: State Tuition-Formula Fix Could Raise What South Kingstown Pays to Send...
South Kingstown's payments to send students to Narragansett could rise under a new state tuition-averaging formula, while payments to lower-cost districts could fall; officials say the statewide impact could exceed $50 million but the exact effect on South Kingstown's budget remains unresolved and under appeal. The Sou
Attorney warns South Kingstown School Committee: Rhode Island’s ‘evergreen’ law limits leverage in three...
South Kingstown taxpayers and school employees face upcoming contract negotiations shaped by a state law that prevents the district from unilaterally cutting costs even as enrollment has dropped and benefit costs have climbed, meaning any savings will require negotiated agreement rather than imposed change. A labor att
Providence’s Newest Restaurant Is All About Chicken and Waffles
House of Chicken & Waffles isn’t asking anyone to choose between sweet and savory. It’s putting both on the same plate, then adding enough waffle flavors, syrups, butters, and crispy chicken to make one visit feel like only the beginning. Co-owners Richard Monroe and Adonis Cossia will celebrate...
RI Constable’s License Suspended – Reportedly Blocked Resident Facing Eviction From Helping Autistic Son
RI Constable’s License Suspended - Reportedly Blocked Resident Facing Eviction From Helping Autistic Son. A Rhode Island constable has been suspended by the Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations (DBR) after witnesses say he blocked a resident facing eviction from entering his home to help his autistic son. A.
