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GETTING CLOSE: CF's Nae'shaun Montgomery lists top-six schools & plans to make college football choice next month
Nae’shaun Montgomery has unveiled his list of the top-six schools he will select from to play college football – Florida, Penn State, LSU, Alabama, Florida State and Oregon. Talk about having your pick of the litter.
RIPTA OKs extra money for East Side Tunnel repairs, now expected to be finished in October
Ongoing repairs to the 110-year-old bus tunnel connecting the East Side of Providence to downtown are going to take longer and cost more than Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) initially planned. RIPTA’s board of directors voted 7-0 Thursday to spend $7.5 million more on the tunnel, bringing the total project cost from $15.8 million […]
Broadway Bistro in Providence to close its doors this weekend
(WJAR) — Broadway Bistro will be closing its doors this weekend after over 16 years of running the restaurant. The restaurant officials shared on their social media page earlier this year that their last service will be on Saturday. Officials thanked the customers and employees who have supported them...
The first major office RI campaign ad will air during the Olympics tonight. What to know.
PROVIDENCE – Some years, you can't avoid a barrage of political ads on your TV. But this year, U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is the first - and so far the only – Rhode Island candidate for a major office headed for the airwaves. ...
RI softball champs Cranston Western wins New England, off to Little League World Series
The Cranston Western Little League softball team just made history. The Rhode Island champions beat Connecticut, 6-3, Friday in the New England Regional Championship in Bristol, Conn., and will advance to the Little League Softball World Series in Greenville, N.C., which starts Aug. 4. Rhode Island was a perfect 4-0 in this week's regional tournament, beating Connecticut (13-3), Maine (11-0), Massachusetts (6-5), and then Connecticut again in Friday's title game. ...
Overdose Alert: RI issues warning for overdose spike in Providence
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Health has issued an overdose spike alert for Providence because of an increase in non-fatal opioid overdoses. From July 18 to Wednesday, there were 22 reports of people in Providence receiving emergency department or medical services care for suspected overdoses, the Health Department said. The Health...
Battle of Brothers: Kyle Cullen Beats Brother Sean to Win Melody Hill Club Championship
It was a battle of the brothers for the Melody Hill Club Championship this past weekend. In the championship match, Kyle Cullen beat brother Sean Cullen in 34 holes to capture the title. The match was even through the first 18. The two brothers are just a year apart and...
Attleboro police seek help after finding 20 abandoned kittens
Attleboro police are asking the public for help after finding 20 abandoned kittens. Police said they received a report from a woman on Tuesday who found a box of kittens near the Woodlawn Cemetry. Animal control and MSPCA Police were notified. According to police, a dark colored minivan was seen...
Redevelopment Of Apex Site In Pawtucket
Plans are moving forward to redevelop the long vacant 20-acre Apex site in downtown Pawtucket. The city bought the pyramid-style building that once housed a department store through eminent domain almost three years ago. The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency is now seeking proposals from developers for what its calling the Downtown...
Ceremony commemorates Korean War Armistice Agreement
(WJAR) — A ceremony to commemorate the Korean War Armistice Agreement was celebrated on Friday. Governor Dan McKee joined other Rhode Island leaders in commemorating the signing of the agreement that formally ended the war on July 27, 1953. It also served as a moment to show gratitude for...
RIDOH says Kent County YMCA swim area is safe for recreation
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health said it is recommending reopening the swimming area at Kent County YMCA. RIDOH said that bacteria counts in the water have returned to safe levels. A full list of closed beaches in Rhode Island can be found here.
Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp Prepares Young Scholars to Become Future Lawyers, Social Justice Advocates
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Inside the bustling halls of Roger Williams University’s downtown Providence campus, middle school students engage in spirited debate, their voices rising and falling with the cadence of impassioned advocates. At the Mandell-Boisclair Justice Camp, the atmosphere crackles with energy as the young orators, armed with well-crafted arguments, tackle the complexities of the American judicial system with spirit and precision.
Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin to Compete in 2024 Paris Olympics
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Brown women's swimming's Amie Barrow and Zehra Bilgin will compete in the 2024 Olympics, representing The Gambia and Turkey, respectively. Barrow will become the first woman to represent The Gambia in swimming when she competes in the 100 meter breaststroke on Saturday, July 28. Bilgin will...
RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY “IN THE EYES OF PROVIDENCE”
Fortune and Fantasy: Canton in the Eyes of Providence in Early America research talk with Qiong Wu. Aldrich House (110 Benevolent St., Providence, RI, 02906) Inaugural RIHS Hittner Fellow Qiong Wu to Present on Archival Research Qiong will discuss her current research and the information found in the RIHS archives.
JetBlue Offering New Nonstop Flights From TPA
JetBlue is offering new nonstop flights from Tampa International Airport. They announced this week that you can fly from Tampa International Airport to Providence, Rhode Island. Those flights to Providence will begin on October 27th and will fly once daily during the winter months. The once-a-day flight will leave the...
Providence vigil to be held for Sonya Massey
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Black Lives Matter Rhode Island PAC will host a vigil for Sonya Massey this weekend. Massey was killed in a police-involved shooting in her home in Illinois earlier this month. The vigil will take place at the state house at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday.
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