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Hello, Providence! Get ready to start your Memorial Day weekend off with a bang at the "LUX" event this Sunday, May 28th. Join S.Medina and DJ Rukiz for a night of "Grown Folks Sh*t" at Needle and Thread located at 45 Peck Street in Providence, RI.

WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — Warwick police said they responded to St. Peter’s Church on Fair St. in Warwick Saturday after they were told there was a “suspicious item” in the woods near the church.  As a precaution, police evacuated the building and searched the area for any additional items; none were found.  Members of the […]

A tradition resumed in Providence on Thursday after a few years off. City officials celebrated the crushing of ATVs and dirt bikes that were confiscated. Mayor Brett Smiley says he has zero tolerance for the street-illegal vehicles, and he is warning riders ahead of the unofficial start of summer. Smiley...

The death of a Rhode Island-trained social worker who was killed in an ax attack at a Vermont homeless shelter should serve as a wake-up call for the risks social workers face, Service Employees International Union Local 580 wrote in a letter to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families. The state employees' union, which represents social workers at DCYF and the Department of Human Services, believes more needs to be done to ensure workers don't get hurt.

The current lighthouse was built in 1932 and moved in 1939. The lighthouse and foghorn will continue to operate. WARWICK − The Warwick Neck Lighthouse is being offered for free by the federal government to local nonprofits, the state or the City of Warwick. The U.S. General Services Administration...

As we prepare to kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. Our picks for the top Fall River area baseball players of all time. We could have easily come up with way more, as there is a plethora of amazing players from over the years to choose from, but here's who we chose for the Top 10.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence police could be seen investigating two scenes of shots fired on Salmon Street. ABC6 News Crews were on the scene in the area of 33 Salmon St. where police could be seen setting up a perimeter of crime scene tape. The area of 47...

Attention all music lovers! This Memorial Day Weekend, get ready to dance the night away at REUNION: MDW Dance Party! Happening on Sunday, May 28th at Alchemy on 171 Chestnut Street, Providence, RI, this event is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday weekend with friends and family. Get ready to mingle and enjoy the hottest 80s/90s/00s dance music, brought to you by the talented DJs Lana, Ladyruck, and Jackie Treehorn.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police blocked off a portion of Salmon St. in Providence on Saturday afternoon.  Police could be seen putting up crime scene tape and placing evidence markers on the ground. 12 News cameras also captured several shell casings in the road.  We currently have calls in with Providence police and will continue to […]

On Sunday May 21, 2023, Providence College celebrated their 105th undergraduate commencement ceremony. Among the graduates was Rehoboth resident, Erica E. Duncan. Erica graduated summa cum laude as a member of the Liberal Arts Honors Program with BS degrees in both accountancy and finance. She is also a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, an international business honors society, and was named to the Dean's List all eight semesters. Erica will continue her education at Providence College this fall as a member of the Accounting Cohort to earn her MBA while pursuing her CPA license.

Horizon Beverage Co. of Rhode Island hosted a Barolo tasting seminar at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick on April 13, kicking off its spring portfolio tasting event, the Wine Expo. Led by Ciro Pirone, Director of Italian Wines, Horizon Beverage Co., the event showcased luxury wines from Italy’s Barolo region, from both classic and single vineyards, including Michele Chiarlo Tortoniano Barolo, Michele Chiarlo Cerequio Barolo, Palladino Serralunga Barolo, Palladino Ornato Barolo and Palladino Parafada Barolo. Known as one of the most prestigious and collectible wines in the world, Barolo is produced in the eponymous DOCG appellation in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy from Nebbiolo grapes.

PROVIDENCE – A 37-year-old man in town for a convention and staying in a downtown hotel was shot and seriously injured Thursday as he rode in an Uber vehicle near Amica Mutual Pavilion, according to Providence police. Anthony Hall, 37, of Austin, Texas, was recovering Friday from wounds that...

Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? Join us for the Sunday Food Truck Funday at Sacred Cow!. This event is perfect for anyone who loves great food, live music and a good time. It's happening this Sunday, May 28th at 4:30 pm at the Sacred Cow Scoop Shop & Market located at 187 North Brow Street, East Providence, RI 02914.

Battleship Cove, Fall River – 2 new Vietnam era helicopters and display are now open. Monday, May 29th, 8am to 6pm – Boots on the Ground, Fort Adams Drive, Newport – A patriotic display of over 7,000 boots honoring our post 9/11 fallen service members. A program of Operation Stand Down RI.

The Bristol police have found a body inside a car owned by a missing 76-year-old man. The state Medical Examiner's Office has been brought in to positively identify the body and investigate the cause of death, the Bristol police said in a press release. The police had earlier asked for...

In 36 hours, three people were shot dead, and three wounded in Rhode Island. On Wednesday, three Rhode Islanders died — two at the hands of James Harrison on Wednesday morning, including his mother and his neighbor. And the 15-year-old neighbor girl was also shot by Harrison. A few...

JOHNSTON, R.I. (TCD) -- Police killed a triple shooting suspect this week who allegedly fatally wounded his mother and a neighbor. According to a news release from the Johnston Police Department, on Tuesday, May 23, shortly before midnight, officers responded to 2 Ligian Court to a report of suspicious activity. There, officers spoke with Thomas May, 44, who heard "banging noises" coming from outside of his daughter’s bedroom window.

Ken Mancuso is a retired chief of police in Cranston. LEOBOR became law in 1976. The main reason for it was to stop politicians, mayors and police chiefs from handing out discipline to officers merely because they don’t like the officer or an officer's comments about the mayor, police chief, politicians, etc. The bill of rights has worked fine since 1976 and there is no need to change it. ...

Hey everyone! Looking for a fun date night idea this weekend? Check out the Pop-Up Park Picnic: Couple Date Night (Self-Guided) event happening on May 28th at 7:00 PM in the Johnston Area.

Roseanne Camacho, of Providence, is a retired educator. The Italian American community has been proud of the statue of Christopher Columbus in Providence's Elmwood neighborhood for decades.  And now it has it, to be put into a park in Johnston, thanks to former Providence Mayor Joseph Paolino’s money. The statue was removed from Elmwood...