15 Slang Terms That Prove You Grew Up in Rhode Island
Rhode Island slang is equal parts bakery counter, snow-day announcement, and “which Bay are you talking about?” whispered over a quahog shell. If these ring a bell, you didn’t just visit—you grew up in Lil’ Rhody measuring distance in minutes, not miles, and planning Saturdays around Del’s and the beach.
Rhode Island to plant 39 ‘Liberty Trees’ to mark nation’s 250th anniversary
(WJAR) — Rhode Island is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by planting 39 “Liberty Trees.”. Red maples, the Rhode Island state tree, will be planted across every city and town through 2026 as symbols of unity, freedom, and Rhode Island's revolutionary spirit. “The Liberty Tree project allows...
Former Dorrance Owner to Launch Mémère’s in Providence This October
In 2020, when The Dorrance in Providence shuttered its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, patrons of the establishment lamented the loss of the fine dining establishment. After several years of laying dormant, owner Michael Lester is about to make his restaurant revival. In October, Lester will open Mémère's, a...
Beloved delicatessen finding success with plans to expand
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (THE RHODE SHOW) – A beloved Pawtucket delicatessen is finding success – delivering a nostalgic made from strach New York deli experience – with plans to expand. “I always loved delis, everywhere I moved and everywhere I went I always had to go to a deli,” said owner Jason Sugarman. Maven’s...
Massachusetts State Police announce second area Sobriety Checkpoint of 2025
The second Sobriety Checkpoint for 2025 has been announced for the area by Massachusetts State Police. Colonel Geoffrey Noble, Superintendent of the Massachusetts State Police, announced that a “Sobriety Checkpoint” will be implemented by the Massachusetts State Police on a Public Way in Bristol County. According to...
Not every Rhode Islander enthralled with troll phenomenon
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A new set of giant trolls is drawing in a lot of tourists to Rhode Island. But that also means a lot of traffic as troll trackers flock to see the massive sculptures. In East Providence, one of the sculptures is perched on Kettle...
Hasbro moving headquarters to Boston’s Seaport from Rhode Island
Hasbro is moving its headquarters to Boston and leaving its long-time home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
988 Awareness: You Always Have Somewhere to Turn
Above: Town Manager Andy Nota with EG police and fire officials raising awareness of 988 for mental health calls. Monday, Sept. 8, is 988 Awareness Day, teaching people about the national number to call in times of mental health strife. We all know that we call 911 when there’s a medical or physical emergency. But...
New Bedford woman arrested on drunken driving charges in Warwick
WARWICK — A New Bedford, Massachusetts woman was arrested early Thursday on drunken driving charges following a traffic stop on Route 95. Jacinia Rusco, 28, of 188 Merrimac St., was taken into custody at 1:57 a.m. by Rhode Island State Police troopers. Rusco was charged with driving under the...
Makita grease guns, hoses recalled after injuries
There have been 5 reports of injuries, according to the recall notice for the Makita Professional Cordless Grease Gun and Makita Grease Gun hoses.
