Providence RI

A well-known building in Fall River’s downtown is officially off the market. According to Fall River Registry of Deeds records, the Cherry & Webb Building at 139 South Main Street was officially sold on Wednesday. Jobs for Fall River, Inc. and Greater Fall River Development Corporation sold the property...

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston police said a man was arrested after an investigation into threatening posts and a hours-long standoff on Thursday. According to police, 24-year-old Devan Garcia posted several comments on the Cranston Police Department's Facebook posts about upcoming events like the memorial ceremony a

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A business dispute and fraud allegations landed a local restaurant owner in hot water, forcing two popular Cranston restaurants to shut their doors. Campanella's restaurant and Itri Ristorante in Cranston are no longer serving customers as their owner faces fraud allegations. A court-appointed r

The Croft School is scheduled to close in June, and teachers are expressing concerns about their final paychecks. The school, with two locations in Boston and one in Providence, Rhode Island, has been in financial turmoil since March. Its board of managers announced to the school community that Scott Given, its foundin

Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Taunton area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. This week's Taunton Eats roundup offers a mix of fun and flavor from an ’80s-themed party at Brack’s Tavern in Middleboro featuring a "t

Housing discussion lacked full scope of issue The April 27 public presentation in Newport, billed as Housing & Business: Community Conversation, was decidedly not a conversation. It was a one-sided rationalization for the state’s takeover of citizen control of housing in their communities. Speaker of the House Joseph S

(WJAR) — Crews responded to a crash on I-95 in Providence early Friday morning. The crash happened around midnight near the Branch Avenue exit. The extent of the damage was not immediately known. This story will be updated when more information is available.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A large police presence was seen in Providence Thursday night. Police officers were seen at the intersection of Broad Street and Cahir Street. Crime scene tape blocked off the area. A police cruiser appeared to be damaged. It is unclear what led to the large...

The City of Attleboro will honor longtime local tennis advocate Paul Perry this Sunday with a dedication ceremony and the official renaming of the Finberg Courts. “This Sunday, the City of Attleboro Recreation Department invites you to a special dedication ceremony in honor and memory of Paul Perry at 2 PM,” the City a

Rhode Island may be America’s smallest state, but its musical legacy is filled with voices that made an enormous impact on popular culture. From soulful crooners and jazz legends to rock icons and contemporary stars, the Ocean State has produced singers whose songs traveled far beyond New England’s coastline. These art