Providence RI

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The Pawtucket Police Department said a person was taken into custody by Providence police after fleeing a traffic stop and allegedly almost striking an officer. The stop occurred around 4 p.m. Police said the incident was under investigation and there were no injuries.

A teen has been arrested concerning the murder of a local homeless man who is being remembered. According to Josh Estrella, Director of Communications at the Providence Mayor’s Communications Office, on Tuesday at approximately 10:50 p.m., Providence Police Patrol officers were dispatched to the pedestrian Bridge for a

Receiver Selling Caffe Itri and Campanella’s After Taking Over for Accused Fraudster Loffredo. Court-appointed receiver Richard Land is in the final stages of selling both Caffe Itri and Campanella’s restaurants after the two Cranston favorites closed and crashed into receivership in April under the management of Andre

You may have seen the story about Jack Palms circulating on social media recently.

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center announced that it was impacted by a data breach earlier this year. According to the Trudeau Center, officials found suspicious activity within its computer network on Jan. 29. The center secured its system and investigated the incident. Officials said files containing protected health

More than 140,000 Rhode Islanders receiving SNAP benefits will have another year of access to fresh produce discounts at select grocery stores thanks to funding in the state’s fiscal year 2027 budget that extends the Eat Well, Be Well program.

Surely you’ve grabbed a pastry or watched the resident cows being milked at Wright’s Dairy Farm at one point in your life as a Rhode Island resident. Perhaps after you’ve had your fill of the farm’s award-winning desserts, you’ve also grabbed a custom cake or tasty pizza.

A Fall River woman who was sentenced to life in prison without parole for the first-degree murder of her husband more than 25 years ago has been released on medical parole. Robin Raposa, now 65, was freed from prison on July 9, 2026, after successfully petitioning for compassionate release due to an undisclosed medical

Knock three times on the wine window if you want a spritz. Bevi Bar is a new outdoor drinking and snacking destination in Providence inspired by aperitivo bars in Italy. Located at the former Tiny Bar space on the corner of Richmond and Point streets, the bar is the lime-washed bricks-and-mortar evolution of Bevi e Viv

A new pizza place in Fall River is replacing a former pizza spot. Samouel Mina went in front of the Licensing Board Wednesday looking for a Common Victualler license to operate Napoli Pizza at 1833 North Main Street, the former Fiorentina Italian Kitchen which closed in February of this year.