Fall River’s Infamous Gnome-Napper
Fall River’s St. James Irish Pub is searching for a mysterious “gnome-napper” caught stealing a gnome statue on camera.
Police ID woman hit, killed by car in North Providence
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police have identified the 69-year-old woman who died after she was struck by a car in North Providence on Wednesday. Police Chief Alfredo Ruggiero said Susan Biggins got out of her car and fell on Garfield Street near Mineral Spring Avenue. “It just appears...
16 Things That Make Rhode Islanders Look Cheap Without Realizing It
We all know the difference between being smart with money and looking stingy. The problem is that the line gets crossed more easily than you might think. Certain habits can leave other Rhode Islanders with the wrong impression, even if being cheap wasn’t your goal. That’s why it helps...
‘Our go-to spot’: PC students, longtime patrons saddened by loss of Bradley Cafe
A bar that's been serving generations of Providence College students and other patrons has been deemed a total loss after a fire Friday morning.
URI’s statewide bobcat project passes 1,000 sightings this winter
The University of Rhode Island revealed its results of a project studying the increasing bobcat population in the state.
Providence bar significantly damaged in fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a bar in Providence Friday morning. Crews responded to Bradley Cafe on Admiral Street around 9 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from the building. Chief Derek Silva said a second alarm was called, bringing...
Flames shoot out of home in Attleboro
ATTLEBORO, Mass. (WJAR) — Attleboro fire officials tacked a heavy fire at a home on Friday. According to officials, they responded to Zoar Avenue after a report of a fire at around 5 p.m. Viewer footage from the scene shows flames and smoke coming out of a building. Fire...
Best RI restaurants? 10 classics that stand the test of time
Restaurants that have timeless appeal and are beloved for food that reflects the character and culture of their community have been deemed "America's Classics" by the James Beard Foundation . In Rhode Island, Aunt Carrie's in Narragansett and Olneyville New York System in Providence were awarded the medals with that...
Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs announces sudden passing of 20-year member Deputy Sheriff
The Rhode Island Division of Sheriffs has announced the recent and sudden passing of one of their own. Deputy Sheriff Gregory Zagaglia was a 20-year member of the Division of Sheriffs, recently assigned to the Headquarters communication center, and was also a proud member of the Providence Police Pipe and Drums...
Providence Mayor: Pothole Help Is On The Way
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley says in the days following a large snowfall, potholes start to pop up and crews are hard at work filling them in. The mayor says last year, the city upgraded its equipment to make the pothole repair process faster and more efficient. Anyone who spots a pothole should report it through 311.
