Pawtucket holds Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The city of Pawtucket held a Veterans Day Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday. Community leaders gave remarks and participated in a wreath-laying ceremony. The event was a tribute to those who served and sacrificed, the city said. Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts were served after the...

Dine in or get takeout this Thanksgiving from these RI restaurants

Thanksgiving is right around the corner, on Thursday, Nov. 26, which for hosts can mean the daunting task of putting together a complex menu for a large crowd. Thankfully, if cooking is not your forte or you simply want a less stressful holiday, many restaurants offer meal options for dine in or takeout. Some offer their regular fares along with Thanksgiving specials. Prices listed do not include taxes or gratuity unless noted. Gratuity prices vary by restaurant. Providence Patio on Broadway 166 Broadway, Providence, 401-227-9366, www.thepatiori.com, will be open Thanksgiving Day. Check online for menus and hours. Capital Grille 10 Memorial Blvd., 401-521-5600, thecapitalgrille.com , will be open for dining from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thanksgiving. They offer their entire menu as well as a turkey dinner special for $50 per adult and $20 per child. They also offer a takeout package of side dishes to serve four to accompany your home-roasted turkey. The cost is $140 and is available for pickup on Nov. 26 or Nov. 27. Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar One West Exchange St., 401-533-9000, flemingssteakhouse.com, has a prix fixe menu with your choice of filet mignon, bone-in ribeye or traditional roasted turkey breast,

Pawtucket’s industrial heritage adapted for a new civic purpose - by Gaetan Kashala

The city of Pawtucket is well-positioned to serve as a regional model for strategic, community-integrated development where housing and commercial investments connect to transportation, amenities, social infrastructure, and public spaces. The relocation of City Hall to 100 Freight St., formerly Tunstall America, brings that vision into focus, adapting an industrial property to improve public access and support municipal operations.

RIDOT to close on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation is going to close the on-ramp to the Henderson Bridge in East Providence on Friday. The closing is scheduled to start at 9:00 p.m. and will close the on-ramp from North Broadway to the Henderson Expressway in East Providence. RIDOT is...

12 Responds: Condo owner living in a crumbling home

Lisa Petitto has been living in a construction zone after engineers discovered the concrete slab under her condominium started cracking.

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.

RI Weather Alert: Providence Rain Turns Wintry Friday, Nov 13

Rhode Island drivers should prepare for wet highways, colder winds and possible slick spots as temperatures approach 32 degrees.

Village at Manville Could Push Lincoln’s Affordable Share Near 9%

Lincoln is still short of Rhode Island’s 10 percent low- and moderate-income housing goal, but not by the margin it once was. The 2026 Housing Fact Book puts that housing at 8.35 percent of the town’s year-round homes and says Lincoln needs 157 more qualifying homes to reach the benchmark.

La Salle holds singing day for 18 student athletes

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — La Salle held a signing day for 18 student athletes that are furthering their athletic and academic careers at the next level. 14 of those athletes are playing at the Division I level.

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.

‘Don’t be secretive’: Johnston mayor reacts to FM’s exit

Earlier this week, one of Rhode Island's biggest employers, insurance firm FM, announced plans to close its Johnston office and move to Providence.

Dominick Ruggerio’s family uses $90,000 in leftover campaign funds to endow scholarships

The donation will benefit students at North Providence High School and LaSalle Academy.

Worker contact with wiring causes power outage in Warren

Thousands of residents in Warren woke up Friday morning with no power.

Warwick brewery opens back up under new name, brand

Proclamation Brewing is officially back open under new ownership.

FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA

FM Says It's Moving HQ to Providence; What They Didn’t Say Is Hundreds of Jobs Are Headed to MA. FM earlier this week announced that it is closing its Johnston, Rhode Island headquarters facility and moving to Providence. As GoLocal reported last February, the company purchased the building that was formerly IGT's headquarters. FM used to be named FM Global.

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Woonsocket's Kay's Castle Returns With $1.2M Price Tag

Kay's Castle, the hilltop Woonsocket mansion that sat deteriorating for years after its founder's death, is back on the market at 233 Annette Ave. — this time listed for $1.2 million. The 3,342-square-foot home, built in 1975 on a 1.12-acre parcel, sold on Nov. 28, 2025, and is now listed for $1.2 million.

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

Cranston plans to sell two former schools

The city is planning to sell two former schools that once served as swing space during recent school construction projects.

Rhode Island Made Coffee Milk Its State Drink in 1993. 7 More Local Foods That Confuse Visitors

Order a “cabinet” in Providence and you will get a milkshake. Ask for a hot...