Massachusetts Has 10 Portuguese Restaurants That Rival the Old Country
Massachusetts hides a secret world of Portuguese flavors that will make your taste buds dance. Picture this: sardines blistered to perfection, smoky chouriço sizzling on the grill, rice so rich it tastes like it simmered all afternoon at your avó’s. From Fall River to Boston, these restaurants...
Local Cinnamon Rolls Were Named Best in MA and RI
Mashed named the best cinnamon rolls in every state, and two bakeries near the SouthCoast claimed top spots for Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
In Providence, January snowstorm cleanup cost tops $562K and climbing
Providence has spent approximately $562,660 on snow cleanup costs from the Jan. 25-26 storm as of Tuesday, but there are still outstanding expenses.
RIDOT removed over 700 bridges from its count, then said it met repair goal
The agency changed its math in recent months, pushing it past the 90% target for bridge condition set 10 years ago.
The Best Croissant In Rhode Island Is Made Inside This Unassuming Cafe
Some mornings demand nothing less than buttery, flaky perfection that shatters into delicate shards with each bite, revealing a honeycomb interior of airy pockets that could only be achieved through hours of meticulous lamination. In downtown Providence, tucked along Westminster Street, Ellie’s has quietly been...
N.S. voters approve bond for police station renovation
NORTH SMITHFIELD – By less than 100 votes as of the early tally, North Smithfield voters have approved a bond referendum of up to $9 million to fund renovations to the building that serves as headquarters for the North Smithfield Police Department. The news was celebrated by both town...
East Providence swears in Rapoza as police chief, promotes 18 others
Michael J. Rapoza was sworn in as chief of police and 18 others received promotions during a ceremony overseen by East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva on Jan. 27. The other promotions were to deputy chief, three captains, four lieutenants, six sergeants and four detectives. DaSilva said the promotions were long...
Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund seeing rising demand for heating assistance as cold...
More Rhode Island households are turning to the Good Neighbor Energy Fund for help paying their heating bills this winter as persistent high costs for essentials like food and rent compound the strain of cold weather, United Way of Rhode Island said Tuesday. United Way, which administers the fund, is...
Pardon if you have heard this before, accumulating snow, strong winds, wind chill in...
It’s been a rough winter for southern New England and has felt a little like Groundhog Day. The upcoming days are no exception. According to the National Weather Service, periods of light snow showers are possible with the passage of an arctic front Friday night and Saturday. Ocean enhancement/lingering...
Verdict tossed in 1999 Providence cold case after court error
A judge has ordered a new trial for a man previously convicted in the strangling death of a woman behind a Providence middle school nearly 30 years ago.
