Providence RI

While there are dozens of contenders, the title for the most mispronounced town in Rhode Island goes to a place that looks simple but hides a complex rhythm. Correct Pronunciation: Wahn-SOCK-it (or Wun-SOCK-it) At first glance, "Woonsocket" seems easy. "Woon" + "Socket." You say it, and you've already failed. The...

A Woonsocket man is facing charges after he allegedly caused a four-car crash Tuesday at the intersection of Hartford Pike and Chopmist Hill Road.

The Rhode Island housing crisis has hit a new, significant low: a complete lack of affordable housing for both renters and buyers. The 2025 Housing Fact Book, which is released by the research group HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University, reports that this year, renters making the median income in Rhode Island,...

The West Warwick Animal Shelter in Rhode Island is facing an unprecedented crisis as it operates at maximum capacity with no available kennels. On Friday, November 14th, the shelter made an urgent appeal to the community for help, emphasizing the severity of their situation and the need for immediate action to help...

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The issue of reckless driving and the perceived lack of enforcement in Rhode Island has been a topic of heated discussion on social media. Many residents are questioning why the state's public safety department appears to turn a blind eye to dangerous driving behaviors, such as high-speed driving and other risky...

Six former members of the Pawtucket Fire Department are suing the city, claiming they were unlawfully fired for off-duty cannabis use and are seeking reinstatement.

Alvin Green, who's from Liberia, entered the country legally in 2004 but was ordered to be deported five years later, according to DHS.

Qualifying Rhode Islanders can apply for the state's home repair program starting on Nov. 15.

Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti Jr. admitted to lawmakers Thursday that he has not personally reviewed engineering plans of the westbound Washington Bridge shut down in December 2023. That’s because he said it’s ultimately up to the companies contracted by the state to look...