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SWANSEA, MASS. (WHDH) - The National Trust for Historic Preservation has unveiled its annual list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, which this year honors the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding and the self-evident truth that all people are created equal. Among the locations was the Swansea Frien

(WJAR) — The Pawtucket Police Department is investigating a carjacking over the weekend. It happened around 9:00 p.m. on Saturday night. Police responded to a car wash on Broadway after reports of a carjacking at gunpoint. The victim had some minor injuries and was taken to a hospital. Police...

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A crash on I-195 near the Washington Bridge resulted in one injury and a miles-long backup, according to the Rhode Island State Police. The crash happened at around 1:45 p.m., and led to two lanes on I-195 westbound being blocked. According to the RISP,...

(WJAR) — Gathering on the College Green on Sunday, the Brown University Class of 2026 celebrated a milestone that was defined as much by its profound grief as its academic triumph. As rain-soaked families and graduates, a quiet fell over the community as they paused to honor two classmates...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Brown University is celebrating their 258th Commencement on Sunday. The university procession began at 9:45 a.m. at the Faunce Arch. The commencement ceremony concludes Brown’s three-day Commencement and Reunion Weekend, which brought more than 10,000 people to College Hill. This comes just mo

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A man was arrested and charged with simple assault after allegedly striking a police officer at the Mi Sueño nightclub in Providence. According to Providence Police, officers assisted security at Mi Sueño at 12:42 a.m. on Saturday in escorting out a patron. That patron, 31-year-old Carlos Garc

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Firefighters observed thick, dark smoke pouring from Park Street Pizza around 5 p.m.

Scroll down to find a searchable Bristol County Sheriff employee database. Search by name, job title and other fields to see payroll data. Four correction officers working for the Bristol County Sheriff’s Department more than doubled their base salary through overtime pay last year, according to state payroll data.

Ringling Bros. is bringing circus performances and nonstop energy to Providence this May.