McKee issues Rhode Island’s first drought watch since 2002
Gov. Dan McKee has issued the state's first drought watch since 2002 as Rhode Island continues to grapple with a substantial lack of rain.
Rhode Island Officer Stops a 21-Year-Old and Finds 11 Kilos in a Rental Car
A Rhode Island traffic stop that began with a seatbelt violation ended with officers pulling kilogram-sized packages from a hidden compartment inside a rental SUV, eventually recovering 11 kilograms of suspected cocaine along with marijuana products, fentanyl-related items, cash, and several phones.
What a Waste: Heaps of Clothing, Furniture, Household Items Overflow Dumpsters on Move-Out Weekends
PROVIDENCE — Two East Side women have a concept of a plan to stop clothes, vacuums, furniture, and books from being buried in Johnston. After our publisher and my wife, Joanna Detz, and I spoke with the duo last week, at Coffee Exchange on Wickenden Street, ecoRI News agreed to work with them to find a solution. I volu
Tatters is a Tea Room and Sustainable Clothing Boutique in Warren
Tatters is a tea room and sustainable shopping spree all rolled into one, located inside a converted church in Warren. The building with soft light streaming in through stained glass windows has been renovated into a retail and living space. The shop is run by Carol Riley, who hails from Ireland and bakes her family re
Blu Violet is No Shrinking Violet in Providence
Blu Violet, the buzzy rooftop bar perched atop the Aloft Providence Downtown hotel, is rising above the city’s cocktail scene with a whole new look. The glam-up reveals a sultry speakeasy aesthetic complete with plush seating, low lighting and rich tones (think dark blue walls, velvet curtains, golden accents and burnt
RIDOT selects vendor to restart truck toll system, cuts rates 25%
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has taken another step toward resuming the state's truck tolling program and plans to reduce its rates.
Where to watch 4th of July fireworks in RI, Mass.
Find where to watch fireworks this 4th of July in RI, Mass.
Rhode Island governor signs CPA bill into law
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed legislation (Senate Bill 3076) into law this week that adds an alternative path to becoming a certified public accountant that doesn’t require 150 hours of college credit, typically five years of schooling, according to a legislative status report on the bill. The Ocean...
Rhode Island man diagnosed with Powassan disease
The Rhode Island Department of Health said Friday that a Providence County man was diagnosed with Powassan virus disease. The Department of Health said the man, in his 60s, was hospitalized but is now home. Powassan is a rare disease caused by ticks. The last case reported in Rhode Island...
Man killed on I-195 in Seekonk
There are lane closures in place on I-195 westbound near exit 1 in Seekonk due to a crash.
