Culinary landmark Chan’s for sale in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET — After nearly 50 years running Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining as a jazz club that’s hosted many legendary acts, John Chan, 74, says he is ready to retire. The property at 267 Main St. is now listed for sale with Garrett Mancieri Real Estate. Though Chan...
RI GOVERNOR DAN MC KEE NO FRIEND OF RIPTA
Last week, Governor Dan McKee sent a letter to the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Board of Directors that is one of the most hypocritical public statements I have seen during my time in the State House. Governor Dan McKee. In this letter, the governor says he recommended an additional...
When do Rhode Island public schools start? Here’s the first day for every school...
As August continues, it's almost time to trade relaxing on one of the Ocean State's beaches for preparing school supplies – but when exactly does school start? Rhode Island's Department of Education states that the first day of school cannot be later than the first Thursday following Labor Day, which falls on Sept....
You’ll Love Discovering Sea Glass on This Beach in Rhode Island
The Eastern Seaboard of the United States is dotted with hundreds, if not thousands, of gorgeous beaches perfect for hunting sea glass. Beachcombing enthusiasts know many are located in Rhode Island, and possibly the best place of all to find sea glass in the state is Rocky Point Beach in Warwick. It's located in...
RI Doctor Sanctioned for Performing Laser Surgery on the Wrong Eye
A Rhode Island doctor has been fined and reprimanded for performing laser eye surgery on the wrong eye of a patient, according to Rhode Island Department of Health documents reviewed by GoLocal. "Charles C. Calenda, MD ("Respondent") has been licensed to practice medicine in the State of Rhode Island since...
Police resume search for missing pregnant Rehoboth woman
State and local police are back out in Rehoboth on Wednesday searching for an 18-year-old woman who has been missing since last week.
Providence treasure hunt gains traction as anonymous man hides $50 bills around city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — If you walk around the streets of Providence there’s a chance you could find $50. The Instagram account @cashdropprov has become an online and on the street treasure hunt for the state. The owner of the account leaves $50 bills around Providence and in...
Veterans Administration unveils mental health services center in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A new mental health facility on the Veterans Administration campus was officially completed on Wednesday. It is designed to serve as a comprehensive facility for mental health services for veterans. The $15 million facility has outpatient treatment rooms and space for group therapy sessions....
Car slams into garbage truck in East Providence
A 21-year-old is facing charges after a serious crash last week in East Providence.
New lights, dining options headed to Federal Hill
Change is already in motion along Atwells Avenue, where the neighborhood's decades-old streetlights are being replaced with modern fixtures.
