Gilbane Commences 1,100-Bed Rhode Island Student Housing Project
The first residence hall will open for the fall 2027 semester. Gilbane and the University of Rhode Island have begun work on a multi-phase student housing project that will bring more than 1,100 beds to the school’s flagship campus in Kingston, R.I. The public-private partnership plans to open the first portion of...
Contaminated pilings to be removed from Providence River near Point Street Bridge
About 300 deteriorating wooden pilings will be removed from the Providence River near the Point Street Bridge later this year, state and conservation officials announced Friday. The Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council, The Nature Conservancy and the city of Providence plan to remove 250 tons of derelict...
RIPEC warns of unsustainable pace of state spending in FY27 budget analysis
A new report from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council takes a long view of state spending, with a significant deficit projected just five years from now. (Photo by Alexander Castro/Rhode Island Current) State lawmakers, government watchdogs and community groups are now focused on the $14.9 billion total of...
Mother and son dead in double shooting in Mass. city
A mother and son were shot and killed Friday in Fall River and a man is in custody, according to the Bristol County District Attorney’s Office. Elizabeth Almeida, 54, and Nicholas Almeida, 25, were found suffering from gunshot wounds when Fall River police responded to a report of a double shooting around 8:05 p.m.,...
Ghost Towns to Visit in Summer in Rhode Island
You’ll find Rhode Island’s ghost towns surprisingly accessible during summer months, when Hanton City’s 300-year-old stone foundations peek through forest undergrowth and Fort Wetherill’s concrete batteries stand stark against coastal skies. Rocky Point’s rusting Circle Swing tower still watches over Narragansett...
Two arrested after hit-and-run crash in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD, RI — Two North Kingstown men were arrested following a hit-and-run motor vehicle accident on Route 295 that ended with a crash on Putnam Pike. Nathan King, 19, of North Kingstown, was arrested at approximately 7:10 a.m. on charges of possession of a stolen motor vehicle, first offense, and obstructing an...
Deep freeze strains pipes as Attleboro faces several water main breaks
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Crews in Attleboro repaired a fourth water main break in the city on Thursday. The water main break happened on East Bacon Street. With more cold temperatures on the way, there are concerns water main breaks may become more frequent. Water service was interrupted with...
The Slice in Providence Everyone’s Talking About
Nestled in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, Caserta Pizzeria is more than just a place to grab a bite – it’s a beloved local institution. Known for its distinctive thick-crust pizzas and unique offerings like the Wimpy Skippy, Caserta has been a staple in the community for years.
12 News photographer, East Providence man become unlikely friends over missing iPad
12 News photographer Brian Felsenthal believes he lost his personal iPad in the snowbank outside RIEMA in Cranston.
‘It felt like home’: Rhode Island man adopts biological daughter he never knew
Jennifer Skiles lost her adoptive parents and biological mother before meeting her biological father, who then adopted her.
