Providence RI

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Despite the weather not being the best outside, Sunday is the 37th Annual Governor’s Bay Day celebration. Perks of the event include free parking at all state beaches and free round-trip bus service. The public can also take advantage of free saltwater fishing throughout the whole weekend. T

Data centers could bring construction, technology jobs and investment to Rhode Island, but their electricity needs could strain a state already facing high power costs. New York’s new one-year pause on state permits for the largest data centers has sharpened the choice facing Rhode Island, where lawmakers have consider

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Raccoons are a fact of life in Rhode Island. Whether one has torn apart your garden, raided your garbage cans, or taken up residence in your attic, the question of what you can legally do about it is not always straightforward. The short answe

Earlier this month, GoLocal featured a story on the proliferation of beach tents. At some beaches, all you can see is a sea of tents rather than the water. And, the size of the tents has increased. Beach tents are no longer just a small shade area for small children. Many of the tents are 12x12, equaling 144 square fee

Handcrafted ice cream turns a Rhode Island beach day into a full ritual. The proof is the crowd that spills down the block by early afternoon. It looks daunting until you notice how fast it actually moves. Behind the counter, small batches churn with real cream and careful attention. One...

Pawtucket continues to build for the future. This week, we celebrated the opening of Dexter Street Commons, a transformative $55 million mixed-use development in the Conant Thread neighborhood that brings 150 new energy-efficient apartments, affordable workforce housing, and new retail space to our community. Located j

Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut could once again see heavy rains and flooding which could put a nice dent into the drought conditions in southern New England. According to the National Weather Service, after mainly dry conditions today and increased. risk for rip currents, periodic chances of scattered sho

Small Dog Rescue of New England has introduced Lucielle, a dog now in Rhode Island and “ready to find her forever home,” according to the rescue. The volunteer-based nonprofit says Lucielle is “a goofy, sweet girl” who is “2 1/2 years old and weighs 28 pounds,” and that she’s ready to meet potential adopters.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A police search was apparently underway off the shore of East Providence on Saturday evening. The presence was seen at Bold Point Park. Boats were seen in the water while emergency crews were on shore.

The case could determine how much further WPRI’s owner can expand and whether greater broadcast consolidation would raise programming costs or reduce competition in local news. The owner of Providence’s WPRI-TV must answer allegations that it violated a federal order keeping it separate from rival Tegna Inc., a new...