Fall River armed robbery suspect caught “red handed”, held without bail
A man pled not guilty Wednesday morning in Fall River Superior Court concerning a previously reported robbery. Just after 10:30 a.m. on August 18th, the Fall River Police Department responded to a reported bank robbery at Rockland Trust Bank on Brayton Avenue. According to police, a heavyset male entered the...
Driver killed in Cumberland crash
One person has died after an early morning crash in Cumberland on Wednesday.
What words do people in RI, Mass. have the hardest time pronouncing?
The report found that approximately 300,000 Americans were searching the pronunciation for "Worcestershire sauce" in 2025.
Rocky Point Chowder House to open at Warwick Mall
Warwick Mall said Wednesday that Rocky Point Chowder House will open in the food court. The mall said the restaurant will open in early December. Warwick Mall said Rocky Point Chowder House is inspired by the legendary Rocky Point amusement park, which closed in 1996. "For most Rhode Islanders, Rocky...
The Hole-In-The-Wall Rhode Island Restaurants Locals Can’t Live Without
Rhode Island’s culinary scene isn’t all white tablecloths and waterfront views. Some of the state’s most unforgettable meals are served in tiny spots you might drive past without a second glance. These no-frills eateries have earned fierce loyalty, packed with character, big flavor, and stories only locals...
The tears are gone for Busra Toprak as Baba’s Original NY System transitions
I arrived at the iconic New York System "hot weiner" place on Smith Street the afternoon before the end of something . The amazing Toprak family, which has kept the century-long tradition going for the past decade, is about to move on. Its patriarch, Baba, bought it, and his impressive daughter Busra has been in...
There is Officially a New Candidate in the Rhode Island Governor’s Race
There is officially a new entrant in the Democratic primary for Governor in Rhode Island. Rhode Island business owner Greg Stevens, who had previously indicated he was considering a run, made it official Wednesday, filing his campaign finance "notice of organization" at the Rhode Island Board of Elections. “I’m not...
Whole Foods Market leases former Eastside Marketplace building
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Whole Foods Market will take over the building formerly occupied by Eastside Marketplace in Providence. NBC 10's Gabrielle Caracciolo reports that a Whole Foods Market is slated for the former Eastside Marketplace building. A lease agreement filed with the city shows Whole Foods signed a...
RISD student assaulted, robbed outside Meeting Street Bagel Gourmet
On Oct. 13, Sean Chen, a sophomore at the Rhode Island School of Design, was robbed and assaulted by two men on Meeting Street, according to a Providence Police Department report reviewed by The Herald. Around 9:30 p.m., Chen was walking back to his dorm after eating dinner on Thayer...
La Salle Academy mourns loss of beloved teacher
La Salle Academy and De La Salle Middle School will be closed on Wednesday to remember the life of Roberto DiMascio.
