More empty storefronts in Thayer Street area after four business closures
When students arrived on campus for the new school year, they returned to an unfamiliar Thayer Street area — one with four fewer places to dine and drink. Since May, Kung Fu Tea, Tiger Sugar, Aroma Joe’s and Bagel Gourmet Ole all closed their doors. Students seeking boba...
Recap: North Providence Council Continues Storage Stop-Work Fight, Weighs Outside Counsel, Hears Developer Warning
Construction continues at the Douglas Avenue storage building. The council will take the matter up again in October, when it may hire outside lawyers. Officials acknowledged the town's subdivision regulations do not define a "minor modification." The North Providence Town Council voted by voice vote at its Wednesday sp
Higher diesel prices put pressure on truck drivers, businesses
(WJAR) — Rising diesel prices are increasing costs for truck drivers and businesses that rely on large delivery fleets, including Ocean State Job Lot. The discount retailer operates more than 170 stores, stretching as far south as Maryland, and uses close to 100 trucks and hundreds of trailers to move products, co-foun
Arbitrator finds TF Green officials lacked cause to fire union leader, awards 2 years...
An arbitrator has ruled that the head of the union representing police and firefighters at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport can return to work nearly two years after he was fired from the airport’s fire department. But the outcome still depends on the resolution of a lawsuit filed last year in Providence S
New owner seeks to revitalize beloved Newport Creamery brand
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A New England restaurant chain is under new ownership with plans to expand. Mark Bogosian is a Cape Cod developer and the new owner of Newport Creamery. “It already was a great brand, but we’re just going to be adding to it,” Bogosian said....
Providence College priest’s viral ‘Dorm Room Blessings’ are a huge hit on campus
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The priests on Providence College's campus have once again gone viral for their "Dorm Room Blessings." Father Simon Teller, who has been a chaplain for four years at the school, said faith is a big deal at the catholic college campus. "College is a time...
Barrington Council Votes 4-0 to Advance DEI Committee’s Rainbow Crosswalk Project
Barrington will work with its DEI committee on up to two public art installations, likely on town property to avoid police-detail costs. The committee's vice chair said the group will fundraise so the projects cost the town nothing. Locations and designs are not yet set, and a council member asked to see a final design
Mosquitoes from 4 RI cities test positive for West Nile virus
The risk level for West Nile virus remains "high" in Rhode Island as we head into fall.
Taunton man charged with girlfriend’s murder
Police have arrested a Taunton man accused of killing his girlfriend Thursday afternoon, according to prosecutors.
Cranston police investigate numerous vehicle break-ins
(WJAR) — Cranston police are investigating numerous vehicle break-ins that occurred this week. Early Wednesday morning, around 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., the Cranston Police Department says that about 20 vehicles were broken into in the areas of Budlong Road, Meshanticut Valley Parkway and surrounding areas. Police say t
