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Crews respond to motorcycle crash on Transit Street in Woonsocket

(WJAR) — The Woonsocket Police Department responded to an early-morning motorcycle crash on Monday. The department responded to Transit Street for the crash. An NBC 10 news crew observed a motorcycle laying down on the curb near a house. Multiple officers were seen investigating the scene. This story will...
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Known for murder and intrigue, this Providence carriage house is on the market for...

With a hayloft and a creepy back story, the Barnaby Castle Carriage House will appeal to those who want something unique. One of Providence’s most notorious properties is on the market for $2.5 million. Jerothmul Bowers “J.B.” Barnaby was a Providence magnate who established J.B. Barnaby & Co. clothing...
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Crews set-up Providence Fan Zone ahead of World Cup

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Crews in Providence were seen setting up the city's Fan Zone on Sunday. The area is being put together at Station Park to give soccer fans in the Ocean State a place to partake in World Cup festivities. Providence is also the host city to...
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Cape Verde holds World Cup send off in RI

The Cape Verde national team held their World Cup send off at Centreville Bank Stadium this afternoon.
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Day of Portugal celebrated in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Providence celebrated Portuguese heritage Sunday with the city's Day of Portugal. The event is celebrated every second Saturday and Sunday in June. The festival also welcomes visitors in with traditional Portuguese food and folklore. Providence has been hosting the event and its parade since 1
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Rhode Island individual income tax collections drop 0.6% in 2024 compared to previous year

In 2024, Rhode Island collected $5.3 billion in total tax revenue, including $1.6 billion from individual income taxes. This amount reflects a decrease from the prior year’s total of $1.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC). The State Government Tax...
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Police searching for suspect after chase at Roger Williams Park

Video taken at the scene shows several officers at the park near the Temple to Music, with cruisers from both Cranston and Providence and at least one K-9 officer also responding.
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This Exceptional Waterfront Restaurant Along Rhode Island’s Coast Is A Must-Visit This Summer

The clam chowder here has a cult following, and the first spoonful will explain why. This exceptional waterfront restaurant along the Rhode Island coast has become a summer ritual for anyone who loves seafood served with a view. You grab a table overlooking the harbor, order a lobster roll dripping...
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92-year-old killed after pedestrian crash in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department said a 92-year-old man was killed after being struck by a vehicle on Sunday. The pedestrian crash occurred at the Shaw's on Taunton Avenue. The victim was transported to the hospital with serious injuries and later died. The driver...
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Motorcycle crashes al fresco dining scene on Federal Hill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A motorcyclist was taken to the hospital after the rider, according to police, bypassed traffic control barricades on Atwells Avenue and subesquently lost control of the vehicle. The incident happened shortly before midnight on Saturday in the area of 222 Atwells Avenue, where al fresco...

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