Recap: East Providence Council Hears Mayor’s Budget, School Deficit Warning, Public Safety Requests
The mayor's proposal raises the tax levy 3.5%. Officials estimate the tax rate would rise from 13.35 to 13.68, an increase of about 2.5% on residents' bills. No votes were taken. East Providence, R.I. — The East Providence City Council held a budget workshop Tuesday night on Mayor Roberto DaSilva's...
Candidate for Pawtucket Mayor Adam Greenman talks improving quality of life for residents
Candidate for Pawtucket Mayor Adam Greenman talks about improving quality of life for residents on “Gene Off Script.”. Greenman also discussed affordable housing, Hasbro, and how he plans to have a smooth transition into his role as mayor.
RIDOT removes aging bridges, changes traffic patterns as replacement costs climb
(WJAR) — Some Rhode Island bridges are coming down and the state isn't replacing all of them. Rhode Island Department of Transportation says removing aging bridges and changing traffic patterns can save the state tens of millions of dollars. In Warwick, one bridge is in the process of being...
More warm temperatures ahead of weekend cooldown
Our warming trend continues through the midweek. We had a nice, mild day today, but temperatures will get even warmer tomorrow, primarily in the mid 70s inland and low 70s by the coast. After Thursday, we have one more day of warm, borderline hot temperatures in the upper 70s and...
Spotlight New England: Experience a night of magic with magician Carbonaro
Michael Carbonaro, a magician seen on truTV's "The Carbonaro Effect," joined us Wednesday on Spotlight New England.
DEM restocking 25 RI waterways with trout for fall
The R.I. Department of Environmental Management said it will be restocking brook and rainbow trout between Friday, Oct. 2, and Thursday, Oct. 8.
Recap: Pawtucket Schools Approve $125K City Year Deal, Back Revolving Fund, Hear TA Concerns
Slater Middle School will have City Year AmeriCorps members under a $125,000 one-year agreement. Committee members criticized unspent school improvement grant money, with about $100,500 left as of Sept. 28. Teacher assistant hiring and training will return at the next work session. Pawtucket, R.I. — The Pawtucket Schoo
Warwick woman, Brockton man convicted for roles in fatal 2022 shooting
BROCKTON, Mass. (WJAR) — A Warwick woman and a Brockton man were found guilty Wednesday of charges connected to the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old man in 2022, according to the Plymouth County district attorney’s office. Brendan Fernandes, 37, of Brockton, was convicted of first-degree murder, unlawful possession...
Volunteers help revive Blackstone River after years of contamination
(WJAR) — The Blackstone River that flows from Worcester to Pawtucket has taken a beating over the years from industrial pollution to raw sewage. It's come a long way thanks to dedicated volunteers like Friends of the Blackstone and the Lincoln Conservation Commission. NBC 10's Patrice Wood shows us...
Providence, RI Foreclosures Could Soon Unlock Discounted Homes for Buyers
In Providence, RI, foreclosures are rising to pre-pandemic levels, creating discounted home inventory while introducing potential buyer risk
