Rosalina closing for good after 13 years in business
A popular Italian restaurant in downtown Providence is closing its doors for good this weekend.
Rhode Island Spring/Summer 2026 Weather Alert: Providence, Warwick Tornado Watch vs Warning Explained
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Providence, Rhode Island – Tornadoes are often viewed as a Midwest threat, but they have occurred in every state, including Rhode Island, and residents here may have only minutes to act when an alert...
Gov. McKee signs bill to approve sale of Roger Williams, Fatima Hospitals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee signed off to set aside $18 million Wednesday to support the purchase of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Non-profit company Centurion is set to buy the facilities, but asked the state for money to secure...
7 Legendary Pizzerias In Rhode Island That Are Too Good To Keep Secret
Want to find legendary pizzerias in Rhode Island that serve incredible food?. These 7 pizzerias offer amazing slices and cozy neighborhood atmosphere!. 1. Caserta Pizzeria (Providence) Some pizza places try too hard to impress you with fancy decorations and shiny equipment. Caserta Pizzeria takes the opposite...
Gov. Healey signs bill that moves Fall River Police Chief to civil service position
On Jan 29, 2026, Governor Healey signed the bill that moves the Fall River Police Chief position from a contract position to civil service with a contract. The change request originated in May of 2025 when current Fall River Police Department Chief Kelly Furtado was appointed to a 1-year contract. The Fall River City...
Fire damages home in Pawtucket
Police have blocked off a portion of Central Avenue in Pawtucket after a fire broke out at a home Thursday morning.
What’s going on with Providence’s The Steel Yard? Staff takes furloughs.
The Steel Yard , which announced in January that it is facing significant financial challenges, is having employees go on furlough during alternating weeks as the organization grapples with its precarious financial position. The organization will still continue to hold programs that are financially viable while it...
2 charged in stabbing outside Providence church
Police have charged two men in connection with a stabbing that happened outside a Providence church last week.
2 bodies found in parked car near Miriam Hospital
An investigation is underway after two bodies were found in a car parked outside Miriam Hospital Wednesday night.
Popular Boston-Based Anna’s Taqueria to Open First-Ever Rhode Island Location in Cranston
Cranston, Rhode Island – Anna’s Taqueria, a well-known Mexican restaurant brand with deep roots in Boston, is set to make its Rhode Island debut later this month with a new location at Garden City Center in Cranston. The opening marks a major expansion milestone for the brand as it continues to grow across southern...
