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,”...

Lindemann ’29: Crisis pregnancy centers are a threat Rhode Island can’t ignore

The Ocean State helped buoy the blue wave that swept the nation on Nov. 3. The Democratic nominee for governor, Helena Foulkes, won her race by over 100,000 votes. The Democrats running for the Senate, the House and Attorney General also won their races. None of these victories are surprising — we live in one of the bluest states in the country. Especially when it comes to pro-choice legislation, Rhode Island is extremely liberal. In 2019, the state codified the protections of Roe v. Wade into state law, and in 2024, we established legal protections for clinicians and prohibited legal action targeting legally provided health care.

Partridge Snow & Hahn Bolsters Litigation Practice With Addition of Christopher M. Condon

PROVIDENCE, RI—Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) announces that Christopher M. Condon has joined the firm as a partner in the Litigation practice group. Condon brings over two decades of experience advising businesses and individuals on insolvency, financial distress, bankruptcy, and related litigation matters. Condon’s practice focuses on helping clients...

Recap: North Providence Extends Car Wash Approval, OKs Six-Unit Lot Split

A proposed car wash on Mineral Spring Avenue keeps its planning approvals for another year if the zoning board also extends its approvals, after an abutting apartment owner's attorney argued they had expired. On Emanuel Street, two existing three-unit houses can now sit on separate lots; the applicant's attorney said that would let families buy them with residential mortgages. A pending housing application and the tree ordinance return December 9.

Overnight rain lingers into Friday morning across southern New England

(WJAR) — Periods of rain continue overnight into Friday morning. Although the heavier bands of rain will be offshore by the morning commute, Friday will feature some light to moderate showers in the morning, with temperatures hovering in the upper 30s to near 40!. Rain totals will likely end...

Board game cafe secures limited liquor license

You will soon be able to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of wine at Game House Rhode Island.

WPRI 12 Weather Now 11-12-26 Cold Damp Friday

Trackside Northeast: Late model champion Chase Belcher

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — From his early days in mini cups, to winning championships at Seekonk Speedway, Chase Belcher has built quite the racing resume. This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese sits down with Chase, who has added another championship to his resume. The Late Model...

Providence announces new literary festival 'Not An Island'

(WJAR) — The Creative Capital has announced a new literary festival to premiere in January. It’s called “Not An Island,” and it will feature panels, workshops, readings, and a market, according to a new website published by the city and its partners. According to the website,...

Neighborhood-Fit Test for Lincoln Variances Has Narrowed, Board Told

The board's legal counsel told members that, under a state change, the neighborhood-character test for dimensional variances now looks only at the specific relief requested, not the whole project. Members questioned whether that leaves room to consider design, and one speaker said it could affect the board's practice of asking for renderings. The issue is expected to come up again when a previously denied application returns.

Pawtucket Water Supply Board lifts restrictions on non-essential water use

Water treatment operations have stabilized at the Pawtucket plant that serves nearly 100,000 Rhode Islanders in the state's Blackstone Valley, the Pawtucket Water Supply Board announced Thursday.

Providence recycling rates improve after roll out of new carts, education

Providence started rolling out new recycling and trash bins in March.

Cranston Planners Oppose Grant Avenue Homes, Split on Rockwood Avenue

Owners seeking to build on undersized lots on Grant Avenue head to the Zoning Board of Review with negative Plan Commission recommendations, and a positive recommendation failed on one Rockwood Avenue request. Planning staff had recommended approval, arguing older neighborhoods like Thornton were built on 4,000-square-foot lots. Commissioners said the projects would exceed density on the city's future land use map. A positive recommendation on one Rockwood request failed two to three, and negative recommendations on both Grant Avenue requests passed by voice vote. The Zoning Board makes the final decision.

Throwback: Isle Brewers Guild starts brewing in Pawtucket

(WJAR) — It was 11 years ago when an idea was brewing in Pawtucket. Isle Brewers Guild sought to help local craft beer makers. Olivia Fecteau was the reporter on November 12th, 2015.

Women’s basketball rallies from double-digit deficit to defeat Brown

PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Senior guard Janie Bachmann scored a team-high 20 points, while senior guard Kendall Eddy and sophomore guard Brianna McDermott chipped in double figures to help the Holy Cross women's basketball team overcome a 13-point deficit and defeat Brown, 77-64, on Thursday, Nov. 12. With the win, Holy Cross improves to 3-1 while Brown falls to 1-3. Bachmann led the Crusaders with 20 points on 7-of-14 shooting from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point range and 4-of-6 from the free-throw line. She also contributed eight rebounds, two assists, two steals and a block.

HopeHealth CEO Retires, Sees Change on Hospices’ Horizon

Regulation, patient access and technology integration will be watchwords for hospices as time progresses, according to HopeHealth President and CEO Diana Franchitto. Franchitto is retiring from HopeHealth effective May 2027. She has led the organization for two decades. The nonprofit health system provides hospice, palliative, dementia and home care in...

College Tip-Off 2026: Providence College

Providence College's basketball teams are looking to find their way back to the NCAA Tournament.

Recap: Burrillville Schools Request Town Budget Meeting, Hear Test Results

Budget work for fiscal year 2028 starts with a Nov. 16 subcommittee meeting and a Nov. 18 workshop at 5 p.m., with a proposed budget due at the December meeting. A district official called the forecast "not good." Test results showed seniors above state averages, while elementary math and middle school English declined. A $95,000 grant will upgrade the William L. Callahan School kitchen.

Hope & Main celebrates ribbon cutting for West End Kitchens

Providence, RI Hope & Main celebrated the official ribbon cutting of West End Kitchens, marking a major expansion of its work to help food entrepreneurs launch, scale, and compete. Located at 945 Westminster St. in the city’s West End, the new facility has already welcomed 35 food and beverage businesses since opening its doors.

Wingate Living expands RI presence with acquisition of Cranston memory care community

Cranston, RI Wingate Living has acquired Wingate Residences at Cranston, formerly known as Victoria Court. This memory care community marks Wingate’s third property in Rhode Island. “Expanding our presence in Rhode Island is an exciting and important step for Wingate,” said Alexandra Schuster, president of Wingate Living. “Wingate Residences...