Mission of Mercy dental clinic provides free service to Rhode Islanders in need
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The annual Rhode Island Mission of Mercy dental clinic provided free oral service to Rhode Islanders in need this weekend. The free dental clinic is taking place at Providence Community Health Centers Dental Clinic on 335R Prairie Ave. in Providence. this Saturday and Sunday. Mission...
Homelessness in RI decreased by 2.8% since 2024, new report shows
Homelessness in Rhode Island has decreased by 2.8%, according to a report released last month by the Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness. The document primarily draws from the organization’s Point-in-Time count conducted earlier this year, which records the number of homeless individuals in the state on a...
7 Iconic Rhode Island Restaurants Abruptly Close as Economic Headwinds Tighten
Rhode Island’s food scene has long been a point of pride — small coastal spots, family‐run diners, and neighborhood gems pepper every town (versus tons of chains). But in 2025,…
An Instagram poster pulled the mask off the Washington Bridge audit. Their identity remains...
The Washington Bridge audit report cast a harsh spotlight on the state officials and transportation employees who failed to notice or remedy the highway’s deteriorating condition. Still in the shadows: whoever leaked a portion of the analysis on Instagram on Sept. 26, prompting Rhode Island Attorney General Peter...
East Providence police mourning the loss of K-9 Chiko
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The East Providence Police Department said that one of their retired K-9’s, has passed away. “It is with tremendous sadness to announce that retired K9 Chiko crossed over the rainbow bridge last night.” According to a post on social media, they say Chiko’s health had been declining for...
Hundreds gather in Providence for Gloria Gemma 5K benefitting cancer patients
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Gloria Gemma's Flames of Hope celebration wrapped up this weekend with a 5K. Dozens of teams gathered at the Rhode Island State House Sunday morning to walk or run through the streets of Providence. The 5K is the largest fundraiser of the year for the...
Motorcyclist critically injured after falling off Route 6 overpass in Providence
A motorcyclist was rushed to the hospital after falling off the Route 6 overpass in Providence Sunday afternoon.
The Bridge: There Are No Heroes — Ken Block
Governor McKee is no hero. He promised us a “day of reckoning.” Then he abdicated all leadership for the failure of the Washington Bridge, deciding instead to shield state workers at the RI Department of Transportation (RIDOT) from any blame for the crisis. Let’s call this what it is: McKee is hiding behind a lawsuit...
Woman injured after outdoor heater ruptures at Track 15 in Providence
A woman was rushed to the hospital after an outdoor heater ruptured at Track 15 in Providence Saturday afternoon.
Firefighters respond to residential building in Central Falls
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WJAR) — Firefighters responded to a Central Falls residence on Saturday evening. An NBC 10 News crew observed large response at a multi-story building on Jenks Avenue. Authorities did not immediately say what occurred or if anyone was hurt.
