Providence RI

Nestled along the winding banks of the historic Blackstone River and framed by the industrial heritage, Victorian-era architecture, and vibrant cultural diversity of northern Rhode Island, the city of Woonsocket has long been celebrated for its resilient spirit, thriving arts scene, and welcoming New England character.

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PROVIEDNCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A 2-alarm fire in Providence that happened early Sunday is under investigation. According to the Providence Fire Department, they were called to a home on Creighton St., just before 4:30 a.m. for a report of fire coming from the building. When crews arrived on scene, they found fire coming fro

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — One of the highlights of the Flickers Rhode Island International Film Festival was the world premiere of "Bad News on the Doorstep" at the Apple Cinema at Providence Place mall. It's a coming-of-age story involving athletes and the Mob. It's led by two father-son acting...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — A motorcyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after an overnight crash on George Bennett Memorial Highway in Pawtucket. According to Pawtucket Police, the crash occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, and was between the motorcycle and a pickup truck. The truck's driver

Driving past the tree-lined suburban stretches along Warwick Avenue, a steady stream of cars turning into 440 Warwick Ave marks the focal point of a beloved local tradition. Once the home of a plumbing supplier and later a classic 1990s New York System hot dog stand, the building was reimagined in 1997 into an inviting

LINCOLN, RI — A woman was arrested on multiple warrants following a traffic stop on Route 295 South on Friday night. Troopers stopped a vehicle at 11:39 p.m. and arrested Kaila Olivieri, 32, of Lincoln. Olivieri was wanted on an affidavit and arrest warrant for possession of cocaine/fentanyl from...

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Cranston woman was arrested on two counts of assault on a health care worker following an incident at Eleanor Slater Hospital. Brittany Finegan-Meenan, 37, of Cranston, was arrested at 9 a.m. Friday as the result of a follow-up investigation, according to Rhode Island State Police.

FALL RIVER, MASS, (WPRI) — Police in Fall River are investigating a hoax call that led to Stafford Rd to be shut down. In a post to Facebook, Fall River police say they were investigating an active incident on the 300 block of Stafford Rd. The post continued to urge the public to stay away […]

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — A Pat’s Pastured farm truck was destroyed after catching fire on Route 4 Saturday morning, scattering debris across the highway and forcing the road to temporarily close. The fire broke out around 7 a.m. while the truck was carrying products from the East...