The Peach Cobbler Factory opens first Rhode Island location
The viral dessert shop is situated at the corner of Dean and Spruce streets in the historic Federal Hill neighborhood.
Democratic socialist ousts Providence mayor in primary
Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent by about 14 percentage points, per DDHQ. The primary results in Rhode Island mark another win for the Democratic Party’s left fl
Pawtucket officials say Tidewater Landing infrastructure construction advancing Riverfront vision
PAWTUCKET – The city of Pawtucket announced on Sept. 4 another phase of public infrastructure work at Tidewater Landing. The work follows the city's recent announcement of securing $30 million in low-cost financing through the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank to "advance critical public infrastructure associated with P
Q&A: Neronha responds to criticism from McKee, AG candidates
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha also discusses local cold cases, specifically what led to the recent arrest of a suspect in a 2005 sexual assault.
CES Boxing Returns To Bally’s Lincoln September 26 With ‘Fight Night In America’
CES Boxing is coming home to the Ocean State. For the first time since May 2024, CES Boxing returns to Bally’s Lincoln Casino Resort on Saturday, September 26 with Fight Night in America, a loaded night of professional boxing featuring a Dominican Olympian, a New England contender and some of Rhode Island’s most promis
Name of credibly accused priest removed from West Warwick housing complex
The complex, located near Sacred Heart Church, has been renamed Wakefield Manors.
Lengthy delays reported after crash that closed I-95 south in Attleboro
A crash early Wednesday on Interstate 95 in Attleboro, Massachusetts, temporarily closed the southbound side of the highway, creating lengthy traffic delays that persisted even after the scene had cleared. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced there was a temporary closure in place at Mile Marker 2.8
Traffic stop leads to drug bust, arrests in Cranston
Two people were arrested after police allegedly discovered drugs during a traffic stop in Cranston on Monday.
Pets II dog grooming ‘still here,’ says owner after move
NORTH PROVIDENCE – North Providence business owner Debbie Arena says she’s back after a brief hiatus and ready to continue serving pets and their owners in the community. Pets II, a dog grooming facility that Arena has operated from its initial location at 2001 Smith St. in Centredale for the last 37 years, moved to a
One injured after roof collapse in building under construction in Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. (WJAR) — Local authorities are investigating after the framework of the roof of a building under construction in Burrillville collapsed on Tuesday afternoon. According to the town's police department, the incident happened at 12:55 p.m. in the area of Douglas Pike and Ironmine Road. One construction
