Providence’s $6.7 Million Bailout of WaterFire is a Dangerous Precedent – McMahon
Without question, WaterFire is a unique Providence experience that draws hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Downtown every year. Downtown restaurants, hotels, and parking lots particularly benefit significantly from these visitors, raking in millions of dollars a year from WaterFire nights. While WaterFire is a...
Update issued as driver left with life-threatening injuries after serious crash at Seekonk Speedway
An update has been released after a driver suffered serious injuries after a crash at Seekonk Speedway. According to a GoFundMe fundraiser, on October 11th, Jonathan Levins “was struck by another vehicle on the track, causing him to spin out and collide with a concrete wall.” Seekonk Speedway also confirmed that...
Sally’s Apizza to open new location in Garden City Center
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Sally's Apizza is moving into Garden City Center. The restaurant will be opening in the former location of Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, according to stickers on the door and windows. Sally's Apizza -- it's pronounced "ah-beetz" -- has locations in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Cranston will...
Young girl dies after head-on crash in Taunton
A 25-year-old mother and her two girls were brought to local hospitals after a crash on Broadway in Taunton. The youngest girl did not survive. A young child died after being involved in a head-on car crash in Taunton Saturday night. At about 7:10 p.m., first responders received calls about...
Controversial former Massachusetts mayor stabbed in the neck outside his cannabis dispensary
A former Massachusetts mayor who was once accused of flashing a gun at a rival has been stabbed in the neck outside a cannabis dispensary he owns, according to police. Will Flanagan, 45, who served as the Democratic mayor of Fall River between January 2010 and December 2014, was in serious but stable condition after...
Historic Fuller Box Company in North Attleboro Ravaged by Fire, No Injuries Reported
A fire engulfed the historic Fuller Box Company in North Attleboro, Massachusetts this past Friday, significantly damaging the longtime fixture of the town's manufacturing district. The blaze, reported at around 7:50 a.m. on Chestnut Street, saw fire departments from North Attleboro, Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield,...
10 Coastal Rhode Island Restaurants Perfect For Seafood Lovers
Rhode Island, where the ocean’s whispers beckon and the scent of the sea fills the air! Known as the Ocean State, it’s a paradise for seafood enthusiasts. Allow me to guide you through ten coastal gems where the seafood is as fresh as the breeze. 1. Matunuck Oyster...
Massachusetts man faces gun charge after fight outside Providence night club
A Massachusetts man is facing a gun charge after a separate fight outside of a club in Providence. An officer on patrol said they observed a large disturbance at 2 a.m. at Lovera Night Club. The club is reportedly owned by Judith Perez, the sister of Providence Police Chief Col....
Cranston Police searching for suspect accused of stealing landscaping equipment
CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — The Cranston Police Department said it is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect accused of stealing landscaping equipment on Oct. 19. Police said around 2:30 a.m., surveillance video captured a man stealing landscaping equipment from a parked truck in a driveway off Church Street.
Warwick police arrest 2 on multiple charges during traffic stop
WICKFORD — Two people were arrested early Tuesday morning during a traffic stop on Centerville Road in Warwick, according to Rhode Island State Police. Isaiah Gasperini, 42, of Lincoln, was arrested at 12:18 a.m. on charges of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and/or drugs, first offense, and refusal...
