Providence RI

John Legend didn’t just perform in Providence—he surprised fans at a popular Federal Hill restaurant the next night.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter Neronha announced today that a Pawtucket man has pleaded to multiple charges in Providence County Superior Court for his role in the driving death of 34-year-old Nanleomariz Albizu during the early morning hours of New Year’s Day in 2022. At a hearing...

TAUNTON — The Taunton Board of Health issued an emergency closure order to a downtown Haitian restaurant after it failed an inspection on Tuesday. Adonai Cuisine, located at 28 Broadway, next door to Taunton District Court , was ordered to cease all its food operations immediately after an inspection conducted on Tuesday, April 27, according to the notice of closure hung on the front door of...

REHOBOTH, Mass. (WJAR) — The Rehoboth Board of Selectmen appointed a new fire chief on Monday. This comes after the former chief, Mark Haskell, was removed from the position following a dispute tied to a solar farm project next to his home. The new chief, Peter Graves, has been...

Jonathan McClurg knows what it's like to hit rock bottom.

A crash between a car and SUV in Providence ended with one person taken away in handcuffs.

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins asked for a 7.44% tax levy increase in his 2026-2027 budget proposal to help fight the city's growing multi-million dollar budget deficit. "I'm not gonna answer any questions," Hopkins told NBC 10 at an event Monday after denying several interview requests...

A local man is facing several charges after police say he was found with drugs and a stolen gun. According to police, on Thursday, members of the C.A.S.T. Unit were proactively patrolling when they observed 30-year-old Elijah Jones enter a barbershop on Rodman Street. Detectives were aware that Jones had an active warrant for his arrest.

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Some bakeries win you over with one bite, and Seven Stars Bakery on Hope Street is one of them. The cinnamon rolls here hit that sweet spot between soft, buttery layers and caramel-kissed edges that make you close your eyes in delight. Add a cup of coffee with free refills...