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This new 30-story high-rise could go up in downtown Providence Here's everything to know.
PROVIDENCE – A new 30-story residential high-rise could go up in downtown Providence on Atwells Avenue. The proposed 216-unit tower received its first major approvals this week from the Downtown Design Review Committee, who voted in favor of the project on a 2-1 vote (half of the committee's members were absent).
Central Falls property owner claims city trying to steal his property
CENTRAL FALLS – When property owner Sergio Gomes received a notice to attend a Central Falls Nuisance Property Task Force hearing on April 22, he said he was surprised to see Pawtucket Central Falls Development Director Linda Weisinger there. Gomes had spoken with Weisinger almost two years ago about...
What comes next for DCYF after U.S. Attorney's scathing accusations? Here's a look.
PROVIDENCE — U.S. Attorney Zachary Cunha called the situation “appalling” Monday when he put Rhode Island on notice he might file a civil rights suit if the state doesn’t stop warehousing children with disabilities at Bradley Hospital. But Cunha’s findings were anything but new to those...
Big plugs for big fish
Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) at the West Warwick Elks Lodge, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food available through the Elks kitchen. RISAA members free, non-members are asked to make a $10 donation to the RISAA Scholarship Fund.
NBC 10 I-Team: Seven postal workers accused in mail theft ring at Providence post office
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Gift cards, cash, and checks, stolen out of the mail in Southern New England. Federal authorities are charging seven postal workers in Providence with running a massive, long-running mail theft ring. Investigators don’t know how much was stolen out of the mail at the Providence...
Rain threat returns for the midweek
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — We were treated to a firey sunrise this morning, but sunshine will otherwise be very limited the next two days. Showers are possible as we head towards the afternoon hours, but the best chance of rain will be Wednesday night into Thursday. Heavy rain is possible through Thursday morning.
Homeless encampments in Providence begin to clear ahead of deadline
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — People facing a Tuesday evening deadline to vacate two homeless encampments in Providence began to clear out. Residents were seen leaving a camp near Interstate 95 and Branch Avenue, but some tents remained ahead of the 5 p.m. deadline. People living in another encampment in...
Massachusetts man's dying wish is to find new home for his best friend
PLAINVILLE, Mass. (WJAR) — A Plainville man who said he is dying of cancer is spending his final weeks working to rehome his dog and best friend. Ten years ago, David Fine said 'Babs' walked into his life, and never left. Initially, as a puppy, she had been given...
One RI bridge construction headache comes to an end. Latest on Newport Pell Bridge work.
The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority announced Wednesday that construction near the Newport Pell Bridge toll plaza that restricted travel to one lane in each direction has been completed and all lanes are open in both directions. Work continues in the area but does not affect the travel lanes. “We are happy that this phase of the work is complete as we head into summer and welcome vacationers to Newport," Lori Caron Silveira, executive director of...
41 arrested students will have charges dropped if not rearrested in six months
In a final hearing Tuesday afternoon, the city court closed the case against the 41 students arrested in a December University Hall sit-in by providing them a six-month not guilty filing. Provided the students are not rearrested within the six-month period, the case will be dismissed and the students will not receive a criminal record.
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