Providence RI

Fall River’s Rotary Bingo Bash at White’s of Westport raised $35,000, bringing the community together for a night of fun, prizes, and local impact.

Rhode Island will receive around $200,000 out of the $9 million in legal fees it had requested from the association that sought to topple the state’s ability to toll large tractor trailers on its highways, a federal judge ruled Friday. John J. McConnell, chief judge of the U.S. District Court in Providence, rejected...

The East Providence Planning Board will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 30, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall, Room 306 (145 Taunton Ave.). The board will hold a public hearing and vote on a proposal from Michelle and Shinika Spencer to adjust a lot line between 10–12 Norfolk Ave. and 139 Bishop St. The change...

Looking for a furry friend to brighten your days? These wonderful dogs in Warwick, RI are waiting for their forever homes through Rhode Home Rescue. Each one has a unique story and plenty of love to give.

A 71-year-old Massachusetts bus driver apparently decided the back of his own bus was close enough to a restroom. The kids disagreed. So did everyone else.

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Parents may soon need to make alternate plans for getting their children to school as negotiations between the Teamsters and school bus company First Student enter the final 48 hours. On Monday, dozens of bus drivers and monitors were out holding signs in Pawtucket as...

NEW: Police Make Gun Arrest at Providence Place Mall - Multiple People Charged. Providence Police arrested an individual with a gun at Providence Place Mall following a reported disturbance on Monday. Police Make Gun Arrest at Providence Place Mall - Multiple People Arrested. Providence Police arrested an individual...

Comedian Matt Rife explains why he moved to Rhode Island, praising its peaceful lifestyle, convenient travel and welcoming New England community.

Earlier this month, Providence began distributing new trash and recycling carts as part of the city’s new recycling program, which aims to reach up to 62,500 Providence households by June. The program is funded by a $7.4 million combined investment from Closed Loop Partners, the American Beverage Association, the...

Rhode Island State Police reported two arrests in Providence on March 30, 2026. Around 9:40 AM, troopers stopped a vehicle on Charles Street and arrested Alexus Tabela, 32, for forgery and counterfeiting of registration plates and driving with a suspended license (4th or subsequent offense). About an hour later, at...