Providence RI

This week's "Coastal Connections" explores the town of Johnston. The mayor spoke about the history of the town and current issues and developments, including the housing crisis and the variety of local businesses. "Coastal Connections" also looked at upcoming fall events, such as the Salisbury Farm Corn Maze, Columbus

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced the passing of his mother. He shared in a social media post Friday that his mother, Tan Ping Fung, had died. "From Hoi Ping in China, to Hong Kong, to living the American dream, she conquered every challenge with...

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — Bishop Bruce Lewandowski held a rosary prayer for migrants detained at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls. The group met on Chase Lane before walking together to the detention center on High Street. They prayed the rosary outside on a public sidewalk before...

Open Sun, 10 AM–9:30 PM; Mon–Wed, 12 PM–9:30 PM; Thu–Sat, 12 PM–10 PM. Imagine twirling a forkful of pasta while the scent of simmering gravy drifts across the dining room. 🍝. Bar Lino Ristorante is a beloved Johnston, RI, Italian restaurant that brings family recipes...

Rhode Island Energy has told state regulators exactly how it will return roughly $175 million to its customers, and the mechanics are simpler than most utility refunds: a flat line on the bill, no form, no application. Electric accounts are scheduled to start seeing $14.51 a month with the October billing cycle, while

SOMERSET, Mass. – Two people were rescued from the water Saturday night after a boat hit a pier in Weaver’s Cove in Somerset. According to the Somerset fire department, a 14-foot vessel struck a pier around 9:25 p.m. Crews arrived to find the boat sinking, with 2 people in the water.

The Gloria Gemma Beast Cancer Resource Foundation invites you to help turn Providence pink for their "Flames of Hope" Weekend to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

A meatball should not need its own plate, but this one practically does. At a Rhode Island Italian restaurant with a loyal local following, the meatballs arrive big, hearty, and impossible to ignore once they hit the table. There is something fun about ordering a familiar comfort food and getting...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Two Providence men were arrested Friday morning in connection to a federal investigation involving a multi-year ticket fraud scheme. According to the Rhode Island State Police, Jose Cabezudo, 33, and Moises Carrasco, 29, were arrested Friday on charges of Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, six c

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — There's always a need for blood donations in Rhode Island and across the country, and some local brewers are trying to do their part to get people in line. Discipline Brewing opened its Pawtucket location earlier this year, and Creative Director Courtney Deary said employees...