Providence RI

COVENTRY, R.I. (WJAR) — Community members rallied around a Coventry family after a deadly house fire. A husband and father of three was killed in the fire on Audubon Lane. Businesses on Nooseneck Hill Road held a fundraiser for the family. More than 20 businesses participated. A GoFundMe was...

The Rehoboth Police Department of Rehoboth, Massachusetts, is investigating a series of vehicle break-ins reported in the south end of town, urging residents to check home security cameras for anything suspicious. “We have taken reports of several cars being broken into this morning in the south end of town, specifical

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The city of Providence will hold is 50th Annual PrideFest Celebration, followed by the Illuminated Night Parade on Saturday. The festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. at District Park and will have performances at their main stage, a beer, wine and spirits tent, and vendor exhibitions. Then, at arou

SWANSEA, Mass. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after a car crashed into a home in Swansea on Friday afternoon. Officials said that a vehicle went off the road and struck the side of a home in the area of the 200 block of Wilbur Ave. The Swansea Fire Department and Liberty Utilities were called to […]

The R.I. Democratic Party's state committee gathered in East Providence to back candidates ahead of the Sept. 9 primary.

RIPTA’s Summer Service Changes Effective Saturday, June 20, 2026. Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement summer service changes effective Saturday, June 20, 2026. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenge

An accident caused a car to flip over in East Providence early Saturday morning. According to resident Christopher Moore, the incident on North Broadway "woke him up" - and he captured the aftermath shortly after 9 AM. Moore said it was near the intersection of Alexander Avenue; public safety officials...

The crash happened on Willis Avenue near Greenfield Street just before 3 p.m.

Federal prosecutors have named 26 alleged gang members in an indictment following a crackdown on gang activities in and around Providence. Those alleged members have been charged with racketeering conspiracy. The 67-page indictment alleges members of the East Side and Allied Gangs Criminal Enterprise have been committi