East Greenwich shows gratitude to veterans with parade

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — East Greenwich residents lined up to thank veterans Wednesday during a decades-long Veterans Day parade, including a 103-year-old retired Navy aviator celebrating alongside his family. Community organizations marched side by side, handing out candy and waving to spectators who gathered to show their appreciation.

The Case For Rhode Island Comedy

The Newport Comedy Series has sourced talent from New England to the Midwest and California. On Nov. 21 at the Elks Lodge, it will stay close to home. Ray Harrington, who lives in Warwick, will headline, with Billy Garan joining him. “I think the Rhode Island comedy scene is great,”...

Table Flips & Book Signings: Teresa Giudice Announces Rhode Island Tour Stop

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is heading to the Greenwich Odeum. Get all the details on her upcoming RI book event inside.

Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

Widespread rain on Friday, low chance for snow

When do high temperatures occur on Friday in southern New England?. What is the expected rainfall total for this storm compared to last week's?. It has been a beautiful morning this Veterans Day. However, dreary conditions will take hold as clouds roll in on Wednesday evening. Despite a chance of a light, passing shower in the early hours of Thursday morning, conditions will be mostly dry throughout the day. Precipitation chances will ramp up on Thursday night and will continue until Saturday morning.

Real Estate: October 26 to October 30

Real Estate Transactions from October 26 to October 30. 51 Ayrault St. was sold by Joyce Kirby, Trustee of the Joyce Kirby Revocable Trust & Michael Greene, Trustee of the Michael Greene Revocable Trust to Christine Dobberphul for $2,858,000. 27 High St. Unit 2 was sold by Kathleen Bernard, Trustee...

Jamestown Community Theatre to Perform ‘Merrily, We Roll Along’

The Jamestown Community Theatre will stage Stephen Sondheim’s musical, “Merrily, We Roll Along,” which was first staged on Broadway in 1981 and enjoyed a revival to massive popularity several years ago. Danny Landino stars as Franklin Shepard, alongside Alex Rossi as Charley Kringas and Meg Carnaroli as...

While California’s wealth tax failed, states are taking other steps to collect more revenue from the rich

Income tax increases and surcharges on high earners are cropping up around the country, along with taxes on the extra homes that the wealthiest Americans own.

Rhode Island Thanksgiving Travel: Even Salted I-295 Can Freeze

Providence, RI – Rhode Island drivers preparing to travel Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 this Thanksgiving may be putting too much confidence in something they see every winter: road salt. Even freshly treated highways can become dangerously icy when temperatures plunge, leaving motorists vulnerable to slippery conditions despite efforts to keep roads clear.

Cranston officials work to secure cover for Budlong Pool amid concerns

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Cranston officials say they expect a new cover for Budlong Pool within the next few weeks, after the city was unable to close the pool following its first summer back in operation. Leaves from surrounding trees have fallen into the pool, and aerial video showed...

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Recap: Portsmouth Council Renews Liquor Licenses, Hears Towns Back Housing Lawsuit

Portsmouth's bars, restaurants, clubs and package stores had their annual licenses renewed. Other towns have pledged money toward Portsmouth's housing lawsuit, which the town's attorney said has nearly used up Portsmouth's own $20,000. Curbside pickup is a day late this week for Veterans Day, and an e-waste event is Dec. 19.

FM is leaving Johnston for a new headquarters in Providence

PROVIDENCE – FM, the mutual commercial insurance company based in Johnston, will turn its newly bought building in downtown Providence into its headquarters, eventually shuttering its Johnston campus. FM, formerly known as FM Global, announced the move in a news release. FM is renovating multiple floors of the building at 10 Memorial Blvd., across from Providence Place. The building previously had an IGT sign, which was replaced with the FM logo in August. FM paid $68.5 million for the 202,000-square-foot building and a long-term ground lease, the company said in February. The property was part of the Capital Center redevelopment of Providence's former rail yards, and the land is owned by Capital Properties Inc. Brightstar, formerly IGT, will be staying in the building as well, its spokesman said after the announcement of the purchase. The commercial tenants already in the building, including Fidelity and the Capital Grille, will be staying. While officials previously said the building would complement its Johnston campus , now the plan is to shutter the Johnston headquarters and move those operations to Providence. "While Johnston will eventually cease to serve as an FM work location, no decision has been made on the timing of that transition,

Meet Eleanor: The Sweet Brussels Griffon Mix Waiting for Her Forever Family

Eleanor is eleven months old, twelve pounds, and still very much a baby, and she is ready to travel! The Brussels Griffon mix is fully vetted and waiting in Texas for the journey north, where a family in New England is hopefully already wondering what they ever did without her.

Side of the Rhode: Who’s Hot and Who’s Not - November 13, 2026

Every Friday, GoLocalProv takes a look at who is rising and who is falling in Rhode Island and national politics, business, culture, and sports. We have expanded the list, and we are going to a GoLocal team approach while encouraging readers to suggest nominees for who is "HOT" and who is "NOT."

Proclamation Brewing welcomes visitors to new Warwick space

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Proclamation Brewing is welcoming customers to its new space at 298 Kilvert St. in Warwick with an opening-week lineup featuring food trucks, sports and a Veterans Day discount. In a Facebook announcement, the brewery said the space is ready for visitors to gather at the...

Vanterpool drops 21 points as Providence tops Bryant

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Devin Vanterpool scored a game-high 21 points as Providence defeated Bryant 78-55 on Tuesday night. Even though the two programs are just miles apart, this was the sixth time the two programs have faced off, with the Friars winning all six. PC improves to 2-1, while Bryant falls to 1-3. The […]

Why officials are calling in federal experts as rabies spikes in Rhode Island

Health officials are warning Rhode Island residents to stay away from wild animals after two more raccoons tested positive for rabies in Johnston and Coventry, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. The sick animals were found near Green Earth Avenue in Johnston and Plainfield Pike in Coventry. So...

Place a Pet Isabelle finds her forever home!

A few weeks ago we featured a Place a Pet with Isabella the German Shepherd. We are happy to announce that Isabella has been adopted by a lovely family in Coventry, Rhode Island. She will be spending her senior years in her new forever home on Johnson’s Pond with her...

Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.