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(WJAR) — The Providence Police Department responded to a motorcycle crash early Friday morning. Crews responded around 1:30 a.m. to the area of India Street and under the I-Way Bridge for the crash. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known. This story will be updated when more...

Life was difficult for Gian Ricci. Born with a congenital disorder called chromosome 13 deletion, he was diagnosed with cancer in both eyes at 10 months old. As a teenager, he had low muscle tone and was short of stature. Tasks that "most of us take for granted, like climbing stairs or holding a pencil, were hard for '

Open Mon–Thu 11:30 AM–9:30 PM | Fri–Sat 11:30 AM–10:30 PM | Sun 10:30 AM–9:30 PM. Rhode Island’s Massimo Restaurant on Federal Hill feels like a comfort‑food magnet for locals who love Italian classics with polish. The kitchen leans into seasonal regional dishes, generous...

SWANSEA — Board of Health and Health Director Jonathan Abreu say they were justified in serving the Venus de Milo restaurant and banquet facility the suspension orders that threatened to shutter its doors . “Myself and the entire Board of Health take our role in protecting the public very seriously and will continue to

Every night of the year, the iconic Haven Bros. Diner takes its place next to Providence City Hall at 5 p.m. It was back in 1893 that the mobile diner began serving food from a horse-drawn wagon, staking its claim as the oldest, continually operating food truck in America . In the 1950s, a 1946 silver Worcester lunch w

Karen Read Copyright The Associated Press 2025. All Rights Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and the town of Canton, alleging misconduct and negligence in the investigation that led to her prosecution in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend. The suit filed Thursday in Bri

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The East Providence Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person accused of reckless vehicle operation. According to police, the incident occurred in the area of Sutton Avenue on Tuesday. Police shared a photo and a video of a...

Did you know chicken salad was invented in Rhode Island more than a century ago?

The City of Attleboro, Massachusetts, is inviting residents to come together this Sunday for a community Pride Month celebration that begins at City Hall and continues with a gathering in Balfour Park. “Join us this Sunday as the Attleboro Council on Human Rights celebrates Pride Month!” the City shared, encouraging ne

(WJAR) — East Greenwich fire officials said the cause of a large house fire last week has been ruled undetermined. The fire at 3400 South County Trail on Memorial Day displaced four people and significantly damaged the home. A smoke explosion occurred as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire,...