Providence RI

NORTH SMITHFIELD – Ava Sardinha, 23, of North Smithfield, began her professional career as a voice over artist at age 19 when she recorded a segment for local historian Christian de Rezendes’s Emmy award-winning documentary “Slatersville: America’s First Mill Village.” Since then, she has been busy exploring the...

NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A new board game cafe is opening soon in North Providence and the owners are hoping it'll help people connect, and have fun at the same time. This past winter, Genesis Sanchez said she was having a conversation with August Bogner about what there was to do since the weather outside was...

Gov. Dan McKee spoke at the Edward King House on March 16 about his “affordability for all” agenda, which is omnipresent in his nearly $15 billion budget for the 2027 fiscal year. “When we talk about affordability for all,” he said. “I’m talking about for all.”...

Gov. Dan McKee’s nominee to the influential Public Utilities Commission has a resume featuring top roles at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies. But Donna Sams’ impressive business background does not feature any experience in energy policy, law or science, making McKee’s Wednesday announcement to the...

The Central Falls Police Department is actively investigating a homicide that occurred at Sue’s Salon on Hunt Street. An adult female was found unresponsive inside the business and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Based on the preliminary investigation, the incident is now being treated as a homicide....

WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The Woonsocket Police Department said Wednesday that a woman was arrested at her job at Wright's Dairy Farm in connection with a crash that occurred in January. Hosanna Nystrom was charged with failure to stop for an accident resulting in damage to a vehicle. Nystrom...

Rhode Island might be getting a little scary this spring—in a good way. A "secret" horror movie is reportedly preparing to film in the Ocean State this April, and while details are scarce, casting calls and online chatter suggest this is not just some simple indie project. Currently there...

Benjamin’s Restaurant in Seekonk is closing, hosting a final Easter brunch as SouthCoast diners say goodbye to a longtime local favorite.

A local woman who clearly made an impact on co-workers, family, and friends, has died. Fisher Bus Co. issued a touching tribute concerning the passing of 44-year-old Bethany Botelho of Somerset. “It is with deep sadness that we share the heartbreaking word of the sudden passing of Beth Botelho. “Beth...

He certainly gained some browny points with his wife. The post New Providence Coach Bryan Hodgson Makes Wild Comment About His Wife While Talking About His “Recruiting Abilities” At Introductory Press Conference [VIDEO] originally published on Total Pro Sports .