Providence RI

Small Dog Rescue of New England, a volunteer-run nonprofit, is asking those in New England to consider adopting Gilligan, a “very sweet and friendly” small dog who is “now fully vetted and ready to travel up from TX to New England,” according to the organization.

Fresh bread. Warm sugar. That first smell when you open the door and instantly know you are not leaving empty-handed. Honestly, these bakery spots feel less like businesses and more like a daily test of self-control. Hidden across Rhode Island are small, family-run bakeries where nothing is rushed and everything...

PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island State Police arrested three people in separate incidents early Sunday and late Saturday. At 3:42 p.m., troopers arrested Jermone Hodge, 38, of East Providence, on charges of domestic simple assault, failure to relinquish a telephone and domestic disorderly conduct. The arrest followed troo

It's the moment you've all been waiting for... Storm Team 10 Presents... Despite some cool and dreary weather as of late, it seems as though Southern New England will be making its first strides towards summer over the next several days. Highs for Saturday and Sunday will look to head several degrees above average, des

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Warwick city leaders announced Friday $4.4 million in federal funding was secured for the Rocky Point Park Gateways Improvement Project, but residents expressed concern about interference from a proposal for a nearby housing development. "This gateway project will improve access and safety, beaut

(WPRI) — Several college commencements are taking place this weekend across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. The University of Rhode Island holds day two of their three days of commencement ceremonies on Saturday. Beginning at 9 a.m., URI will celebrate graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, follo

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness released the results of the state’s 2026 Point-in-Time Count on Friday. According to the advocacy group, this year’s count identified 2,236 people who were experiencing homelessness during the count period, a decrease from 2,373 in 2025. Out of...

The Scoop: Matos Lands Endorsement From United Food and Commercial Workers. Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos’ campaign announced the endorsement of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), the union representing thousands of Rhode Island grocery store workers, food processing employees, and retail workers across

The Rhode Island State Police have announced in a release that a local man was arrested for numerous narcotics and firearms related offenses. The arrest was a result of a lengthy joint investigation by the Rhode Island State Police HIDTA Task Force, the DEA Providence District Office, and the East Providence Police Dep

Rhode Island Democratic Sen. Lori Urso sponsored the first bill of its kind adding workplace accommodations for menopause- and perimenopause-related conditions to state law in 2025. A generational shift in recent years has led to more legislation in statehouses around the country. (Courtesy of the Rhode Island Senate)W