Providence RI

A local motorcycle rider who died from injuries sustained in a crash is being remembered as services are announced. Acushnet Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of South Main Street and Jean Street for a report of a motor vehicle versus motorcycle accident on September 24th at approximately 9:15 p

PROVIDENCE – The body of a missing kayaker was pulled from the water in Providence on Sunday morning. Providence police were notified of a report involving a missing person who had been operating a kayak from the Gano Street boat ramp. Officers were later notified that a boater saw...

Whitcomb: Position Papers; Vote, Don’t Whine; Letting Them Fall Apart; AI Emperors. “People do what they can; they were good people,. Tall in my childhood as the school, the steeple. How can I judge without ingratitude?’’. “Because,’’ by James McAuley 1917-1976), Australian poet. Here’s the whole...

This week's "Coastal Connections" explores the town of Johnston. The mayor spoke about the history of the town and current issues and developments, including the housing crisis and the variety of local businesses. "Coastal Connections" also looked at upcoming fall events, such as the Salisbury Farm Corn Maze, Columbus

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung announced the passing of his mother. He shared in a social media post Friday that his mother, Tan Ping Fung, had died. "From Hoi Ping in China, to Hong Kong, to living the American dream, she conquered every challenge with...

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — Bishop Bruce Lewandowski held a rosary prayer for migrants detained at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls. The group met on Chase Lane before walking together to the detention center on High Street. They prayed the rosary outside on a public sidewalk before...

Open Sun, 10 AM–9:30 PM; Mon–Wed, 12 PM–9:30 PM; Thu–Sat, 12 PM–10 PM. Imagine twirling a forkful of pasta while the scent of simmering gravy drifts across the dining room. 🍝. Bar Lino Ristorante is a beloved Johnston, RI, Italian restaurant that brings family recipes...

Rhode Island Energy has told state regulators exactly how it will return roughly $175 million to its customers, and the mechanics are simpler than most utility refunds: a flat line on the bill, no form, no application. Electric accounts are scheduled to start seeing $14.51 a month with the October billing cycle, while

SOMERSET, Mass. – Two people were rescued from the water Saturday night after a boat hit a pier in Weaver’s Cove in Somerset. According to the Somerset fire department, a 14-foot vessel struck a pier around 9:25 p.m. Crews arrived to find the boat sinking, with 2 people in the water.

The Gloria Gemma Beast Cancer Resource Foundation invites you to help turn Providence pink for their "Flames of Hope" Weekend to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.