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Issue at Station Fire Memorial Park leads to concern, frustration, then potential fix
WEST WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — It took 14 years to rise from the Station nightclub fire site. Now, seven years after that, at the place meant to solemnly reflect on the fire victims, there's discontent and displeasure. “It looks awful. That's not what this park was meant to be,”...
Lilly Pulitzer opens Rhode Island store
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Here’s a new shopping choice at Garden City in Cranston: Lilly Pulitzer opened a storefront on Saturday. This is the first year-round Lilly Pulitzer store in Rhode Island. The women's apparel brand is known for its iconic prints, vibrant colors, and classic styles. As...
ICYMI: A new Jet Blue destination, two beaches open early, and a house struck by lightning
(WJAR) — This week: Jet Blue announced a new service from T.F. Green to Puerto Rico, two R.I. beaches open early and – in case you missed it – lightning strikes a house in Cranston. Former RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian pleads no contest in hit-and-run On Wednesday,...
Newport Mansions to Host Updated Inside “The Gilded Age” Tours
A special guide-led tour in May and June will offer glimpses into the making of HBO’s Emmy-winning series “The Gilded Age” at four of the Newport Mansions. The Inside “The Gilded Age” Tour will take visitors through The Elms, Marble House, Chateau-sur-Mer and The Breakers, all of which were chosen by the series’ creator, Julian Fellowes, to provide authentic scenery for the period drama. Guides will explain which scenes were filmed in each room, talk about the real people who lived in these mansions, and give an insider’s view of what it takes to host a major television production in four National Historic Landmark museums.
Providence Journal honored by RI Press Association; Delpoio named photographer of the year
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Providence Journal took home 38 awards, including 14 first place honors and Photographer of the Year, from the Rhode Island Press Association on Friday in its editorial contest for 2023. Staff photographer David Delpoio was named Photographer of the Year and also took home two individual awards, including first place in the weather and climate category. ...
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