Providence RI

Before I met my wife, I watched Home Alone exactly one time. It was the first movie I ever saw in a theater—age eight, Disney World, 1990. I thought it was funny, and then I moved on with my life. Then I got married. Since then, I’ve seen Home...

A multi-year manhunt for a suspect involved in a violent 2019 shooting has finally come to an end. Kenneth Diaz, 29, who had been eluding authorities for several years, was returned to Massachusetts last Wednesday to face justice for a string of violent incidents that have hung over the city’s North Side for over...

Craving a feast that feels like a special occasion from the minute you turn down a wooded lane in coastal Rhode Island. The Nordic in Charlestown delivers a lakeside buffet that treats abundance like an art form and hospitality like a family tradition. The dessert spread alone inspires road trips,...

Kyron Lopes, a dedicated quarterback admired for his leadership and vibrant spirit, passed away suddenly on December 25, 2025. As his family remains private during this time of grief, the cause of his death has not been publicly disclosed. Explore Further: Cumberland Mourns Death of Beloved Athlete Logan Mott,...

GoLocal was notified of a fight that took place on the evening of Tuesday, December 16, at the Capital Grille in Providence. GoLocal learned that the fight started as a verbal disagreement and escalated into a physical altercation involving three men and a woman. Two of the men were in...

Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Doctors, nurses and other support staff are a common sight at Hasbro Children's Hospital, but the newest member of the staff may be getting a lot of the attention. Even though Cora wears a badge with her name and photo, has an...

HARTFORD, CT — Four state governors are demanding either a briefing on purported security threats or an immediate lifting of stop work orders on five offshore wind projects under construction, including the Revolution Wind project that is expected to power 350,000 homes in Connecticut and Rhode Island beginning in...

If you’ve ever experienced that specific Sunday morning craving—the one that can only be satisfied by perfectly poached eggs draped in hollandaise sauce—then Providence’s best-kept breakfast secret deserves your immediate attention. The Seaplane Diner on Allens Avenue isn’t just serving breakfast; it’s crafting...

First responders blocked off a portion of Route 44 in Rehoboth Wednesday after a single-car crash.

Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn, III has announced that a 39-year-old New Bedford man pled guilty and was sentenced in the Fall River Superior Court to State Prison. Geraldo Rivera will serve 5 to 7 years in State Prison followed by 2 years of probation for charges of Trafficking...