Johnston passes FY2027 budget that promises ‘tax relief’ for homeowners
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena said that the Fiscal Year 2027 budget was unanimously passed by the town council. Polisena said that "most" homeowners would see a lower tax bills as part of the budget, due to a decrease on the residential tax levy from $45.4 million to $43.4 million.
10 displaced after heavy fire in Bristol
BRISTOL, R.I. (WJAR) — Ten people were displaced after a fire broke out inside a historic Bristol home Thursday night. An NBC 10 viewer shared a photo of the smoke on Lincoln Avenue that could be seen from Barrington. Flames were seen shooting out from the top floor of...
Attleboro police say 3 juveniles charged during rising dangerous E-bike activity
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — The Attleboro Police Department said that three juveniles where charged during what the department said was a "rise" in dangerous e-bike activity in the city. The department said that there had been 27 of those incidents in May of 2026 alone, and a total of...
Rhode Island DCYF discloses fatality of 18-year-old
(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the fatality of an 18-year-old who was previously the subject of a near fatality notification on June 2. According to the department, the 18-year-old died on Thursday and was involved with DCYF. The Office of the Child...
Meet New England’s Biggest Lobster Roll
This giant lobster roll weighs four pounds and costs $375. People are already talking about it.
In Campbell serial rape trial, case hinges on videos captured by the defendant
A Suffolk County jury is now weighing the case of a man accused of raping at least seven women over nearly three years and filming the encounters. Prosecutors say Alvin Campbell repeatedly impersonated an Uber driver to pick up drunken women outside Boston bars so he could sexually assault them. In some cases, he is ac
After Losing His Wife, He Found Healing Turning Trash Into Treasure
After his wife died, a Rhode Island retiree found purpose turning curbside trash into treasure, fixing up castoffs and selling them low to help neighbors. The post After Losing His Wife, He Found Healing Turning Trash Into Treasure appeared first on Happilynews.com .
Providence school leaders tout progress ahead of return to local control
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — State and district leaders spent Wednesday evening making their case that Providence Public Schools is ready to return to local control after nearly seven years under state oversight. The community forum, hosted by the Rhode Island Department of Education and Providence Public Schools, brought
Providence Felt Different Last Week – Joseph Paolino
Providence Felt Different Last Week - Joseph Paolino. Providence felt different last week. Driving through the city during Brown University’s graduation reminded me just how special Providence can be. The streets were alive. Restaurants were full. Parents and students filled our sidewalks with energy and optimism. And
Community Focus: Providence mayoral candidate David Morales
State Rep. David Morales is hoping to become the next mayor of Providence.
