Police say suspect in Central Falls homicide founded street gang in Hartford
(WJAR) — Police are saying more about the suspect in the Central Falls homicide at Sue’s Salon. The Central Falls Police Department believes the suspect, 66-year-old Lawrence Beauvais, isn’t a resident of the city. Police believe Beauvais had just arrived in Rhode Island in the last several...
April Showers Aplenty: All aboard the rain train heading into the new month
The new week is starting off with a warm up in Southern New England as high temperatures head above average for the next three days. Alongside the increase in temperatures will also be increasing rain chances, fitting for start of April. While it may not have featured a historic blizzard...
250 Years Ago: Did Washington Sleep Here?
Above: A portrait of George Washington by Rhode Island’s own Gilbert Stuart. In the lead-up to the nation’s 250th birthday, this is the fourth in a five-part series celebrating East Greenwich’s outsized role in the fight for independence. Authored by resident Matt Carcieri, the articles draw from his forthcoming book...
The Providence Diner Where The Line Is Out The Door
We finally stopped by Seaplane Diner on Allen’s Avenue in Providence and now I know why it’s always busy. Before you go just know that there is a wait for a table (the line is out the door some days!) but in my humble opinion it is indeed worth the wait.
2 accused of street racing after crash in Warwick
Police said the crash happened just after 6 p.m. in the area of Bald Hill Road and West Natick Road.
Blasting at ‘Missing Move’ Project to Create Delays on I-95 in Warwick
Starting on Thursday, April 9, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin a series of brief, temporary highway closures associated with blasting activities at the ongoing Route 4 “Missing Move” project. The closures will affect Route 4 South at its ramp from I-95 South (Exit 24B) and last...
Rhode Island Recycled Metals Misses Another Licensing Hearing
PROVIDENCE — Monica Huertas headed to City Hall on March 26 with the intention of hearing a ruling. A scrapyard a mile away from her home on Ohio Avenue applied for a municipal junkyard license to operate on the waterfront near the Port of Providence. Rhode Island Recycled Metals was scheduled to appear before the...
🚧 Major I‑95/Route 10 bridge project begins in Providence area
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched the I‑95 15 design‑build project, its largest ever, to replace or repair 15 bridges along I‑95 and Route 10 between Providence and Warwick. The work will improve safety and traffic flow for nearly 200,000 vehicles and $9.7 billion in freight that move...
🚧 RIPTA detours March 28 for No Kings March in Providence
RIPTA riders should expect delays, detours, and possible service suspensions in downtown Providence on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM during the No Kings March.
Man arrested in connection to murder inside beauty salon in Rhode Island
A man has been arrested in connection to a woman’s murder inside a beauty salon in Central Falls, Rhode Island.
