Providence RI

Addi Russell and her husband were walking back to their car Monday afternoon after visiting the Stop & Shop in Seekonk when the couple noticed something unusual on the ground.

Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the country, but its rules on home butchering are layered enough to trip up even experienced small-scale farmers. Whether you raise a few hogs on a rural lot in Glocester or keep a small flock of meat

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — With less than three weeks until the start of the school year, the Providence Public School District is rounding out its roster of teachers and returning to local control for the first time since 2019. Currently, there are 30 open teaching positions throughout the district,...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A proposal to build bike lanes through several Cranston neighborhoods has been paused following strong opposition from residents and city leaders, who said state officials rolled out the plan without notifying the public or local officials. The proposed bike path was part of the Rhode...

It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s food community knows how to make a meal feel bigger than what’s on the plate. On August 19, FeedRI will bring farmers, chefs, and diners together for its inaugural Field to Fork Farmers Market, a tasting event where every bite helps support students and families across the state.

Rhode Island has a food scene that punches well above its weight, and nowhere is that more obvious than in Providence. The Italian restaurants here carry real history, real recipes, and the kind of soul that only comes from decades of feeding loyal neighbors and curious travelers alike. I have...

The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, has announced that residents are invited to weigh in on what could be built at 53 Falmouth Street. City officials said they are partnering with the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to gather public input on the potential development of the s

An officer with the Fall River Police Department who is on leave after an arrest has reached a plea deal. According to court records, 34-year-old Marc Correia was arraigned July 12th, 2024, in Fall River District Court and was charged with Felony Witness Intimidation, Misdemeanor Improper Storage of a Firearm, and Misd

For more than 20 years, investigators say Fischer managed to stay one step ahead.

Rhode Island's primary elections will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 9, but residents have just a few more days to register to vote or change their party affiliation.