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Every year, Bob Dylan devotees go to this RI pub to celebrate him. Here's what to know.
PROVIDENCE – Once a year, true devotees of Bob Dylan flock to Patrick’s Pub on Smith Hill to celebrate the legendary songwriter and musician with a night of live music and memorabilia. And this year's performance on May 18 will mark 25 years that the group has made...
Widow of Taunton man killed in stabbing asks to share a random of act of kindness in honor of 8th anniversary
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) — It’s been almost a decade since the violent stabbing in Taunton killed two and injured multiple others. In 2016, Arthur Darosa murdered Patricia Slavin in her home, before entering a Bertucci’s at the Silver City Galleria Mall. At the Bertucci’s, he would injure...
Berkley voters say yes to B-P debt exclusion, oust longtime town official
BERKLEY — In a stunning victory for supporters, Saturday's Berkley town election approved the debt exclusion funding plan that will raise property tax bills to pay the town's share of the $305 million B-P construction project. The unofficial results released Saturday night reveal that a total of 699 of...
Advocates criticize imminent clearing of homeless encampments in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The City of Providence sent a vacate notice to people staying at two homeless encampments in the city this week. According to letters the city sent to homeless advocates vacate notices were expected to go out Friday warning people staying in those encampments that they had 48 hours to leave.
East Providence restaurants gear up for outdoor dining
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — East Providence restaurateurs are making plans in the hope that more outdoor dining will help them prosper despite business challenges brought on by the partial closure of the Washington Bridge. This following approval by the East Providence City Council this past week of Mayor...
Massachusetts State Police investigating assault of driver on Route 140
FREETOWN, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that troopers are investigating an assault on a motorist that occurred on Route 140 on May 9. State police said the victim stopped on the side of the road around 10 p.m. to check a mechanical issue on their vehicle when another car pulled up behind him and two individuals exited.
RIDOT opening new ramp from Route 6 East to Route 10 South
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said that a newly reconstructed ramp from Route 6 East to Route 10 South in Providence will be open to traffic starting Friday night. RIDOT said the new ramp is in the same location as the old one and...
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...
Caught On Film: Filming Locations Of 'The Judge'
Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall star in “The Judge,” a compelling 2014 drama that explores themes of family, forgiveness, and the complexities of the justice system. The film follows the story of a successful lawyer who returns to his hometown to attend his mother’s funeral, only to find himself defending his estranged father, a respected judge, against a murder charge. The film garnered critical acclaim for its powerful performances and nuanced exploration of family dynamics.
Former prison to serve as emergency shelter site in Massachusetts
NORFOLK, Mass. — The Massachusetts Governor's Office confirmed to NewsCenter 5 on Saturday that a former prison will be used as an emergency shelter site for families in the state who are experiencing homelessness. The Bay State Correctional Center, a former minimum-security, dorm-like facility in Norfolk, was decommissioned in...
Fall River woman on the road to recovery after car crash on I-195
(WJAR) — A Fall River woman is recovering after a car crash on I-195. 26-year-old Chloe Mota told NBC 10 that her best friend, 25-year-old Allison Knight is going through the most difficult time of her life. Mota said the crash happened around 1 a.m. on April 16 as...
Johnston neighbors react to major drug bust, firearm sweep
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Thousands of dollars’ worth of drugs and guns are now off the streets after a major bust by Rhode Island State Police. Six people were arrested this week in connection to a high-level trafficking network throughout the Ocean State. Johnston residents reacted to the...
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