Rhode Island Dealers Step Up for Fallen Heroes and Local Food Pantry
Two dealer groups in Rhode Island—Paul Masse Family of Dealerships and Anchor Auto Group — are stepping up to support two important causes as part of their ongoing commitment to their local communities. Paul Masse has made a significant $40,000 contribution to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an...
What’s Happening: Hope Street Farmers Market
Load up on fresh produce and local products at the Hope Street Farmers Market.
Superman Building Cost Jumps to $325M Before Vote
State tax credits, sales-tax rebates and Commerce financing are public money, and the Rebuild Rhode Island program is already at 96 percent of its cap. What the board decides Monday affects both downtown housing and what's left for other projects. Rhode Island Commerce Corporation officials are scheduled to vote Monday
East Providence looking to pinpoint source of rat problem
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rats are getting more attention in East Providence, with residents reporting an increase in sightings and the city trying to figure out what's behind them. Mayor Bob DaSilva says the city has been getting more reports recently, but in select areas. Inspectors have been...
Three Employers Face Criminal Labor Charges
The criminal filings demonstrate how Rhode Island enforces laws requiring timely wage payments and mandatory workers' compensation coverage across local industries. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha filed criminal charges against three Rhode Island business owners following referrals from the Department of Labor and Tr
For Maria Cucina’s New Owners, Buying the Providence Restaurant is Literally Coming Home
For Maria Cucina’s New Owners, Buying the Providence Restaurant is Literally Coming Home. The new owners of Maria Cucina’s are excited to bring their new twist on the popular Providence Italian restaurant. For Raymond Beraducci and his partner Brynn Gibson, it is literally coming home - as the...
New apartment building opens on former I-195 land in Providence
The redevelopment of Parcel 9 — a piece of land that used to be connected to I-195 — is officially complete.
2 minors injured in incident on Providence train tracks
Two juveniles were rushed to the hospital after an incident on the train tracks in Providence Friday night.
Attleboro police warn of crossing guard shortage
Some crossing guard posts are going unfilled in Attleboro at the start of this school year, according to Police Chief Kyle Heagney.
Dighton police arrest man accused of fleeing after crash
DIGHTON, Mass. (WJAR) — Dighton police said the man who fled from a head-on crash Thursday night was arrested. According to police, Andre Darosa was arrested Friday morning and arraigned in Taunton District Court. He faces charges of reckless operation of a motor vehicle, leaving the scene of personal...
