Public meeting on proposed AI facility in Swansea postponed due to capacity concerns

SWANSEA, Mass. (WJAR) — A public meeting on a proposed AI facility in Swansea will be rescheduled after a large turnout of residents forced the postponement of Tuesday’s meeting due to capacity concerns. WJAR. The proposal involves a facility being described by its developers as an "inference point...

Rhode Island Weather Alert: Friday Rain, Weekend Freeze Nov 12-16

Providence Faces 90% Rain Chances Before Temperatures Drop Near Freezing This Weekend

Women’s soccer sees season end in semifinals loss

Rhode Island women’s soccer began the Atlantic 10 Conference Tournament this past Saturday against fourth-seeded George Mason with a 3-1 win before losing 2-0 to Saint Louis University in the semifinals. Fourth-year Lauren MacDonald had a strong performance against the Patriots, scoring the first goal of the game and...

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

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

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.

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...

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

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.

Eagles Check First Box Before Turning To Providence

The first two games of Boston College's new era of women's basketball offered plenty of lessons to a young Eagles team still learning how to gel and play together as one single and solitary unit. On Wednesday night, the Eagles began to show what they had learned. BC delivered its...

New Jersey State Police women’s softball team wins East Coast tournament with undefeated record

NEW JERSEY — The New Jersey State Police Women’s Softball Team captured the championship at the 2026 East Coast State Police Women’s Softball Tournament, finishing with an undefeated 6-0 record. The tournament was held Sept. 18-20 in Swansea, Massachusetts, and hosted by the Massachusetts State Police. According...

Kirk and Schryver of Compass broker five Barrington transactions for over $11 million

Barrington, RI Elizabeth Kirk and Lisa Schryver of Compass negotiated five transactions totaling $11.292 million. Kirk and Schryver sold 204 Rumstick Rd. for $2.995 million. Kirk and Schryver represented the sellers, and Amanda Bruneau represented the buyer. According to RI Statewide MLS, this is the fifth highest sale in Barrington, YTD.*

Cranston Strikes New JWU Payment Deal After Three Years of Getting Nothing

Cranston's Finance Committee has signed off on a new voluntary payment agreement with Johnson & Wales University that would bring the city $150,000 a year for three years, then $100,000 annually after that, following a stretch in which the university sent the city nothing at all. The full City Council is set to weigh in at its regular monthly meeting on Nov. 16.

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...

Upshot League announces new woman’s basketball team in Providence

(WJAR) — The Upshot women's basketball league announced a new team that will play its games in Providence. The new team will play games at The Amp, starting in May of 2027. The Upshot league features players who are hoping to advance their basketball careers to the WNBA. Gov....

Proclamation Brewing welcomes visitors to new Warwick space

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Proclamation Brewing is welcoming customers to its new space at 298 Kilvert St. in Warwick with an opening-week lineup featuring food trucks, sports and a Veterans Day discount. In a Facebook announcement, the brewery said the space is ready for visitors to gather at the...

Massachusetts National Guard unveils renovated Fall River armory named after Sgt. Robert Barrett

FALL RIVER, Mass. — Family members of Sgt. Robert Barrett, an Alpha Battery, 101st Feld Artillery Regiment soldier who was killed in Afghanistan while serving in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, members and friends of the Massachusetts National Guard, and area legislators gathered for the ribbon cutting ceremony at the newly renovated Fall River National Guard armory, Monday.

Recap: West Warwick Approves Police Body Cameras, Advances Rat Rules

Police will buy body-worn cameras for $348,947.20 over five years, with $297,500 in expected grants leaving a net cost of $51,447.20. A rodent control ordinance requiring rat-proofing during construction advanced on first reading. A planned sports bar takes over Fusion's liquor license, with its owner saying it may stay open to about 11:30 p.m. for games. The next council meeting is Dec. 1.

Volleyball locks up last place in conference with two more losses

The University of Rhode Island women’s volleyball team extended its losing streak to eight matches in Atlantic 10 Conference play after losing both games against the University of Dayton this past weekend. After losing seven consecutive sets since Oct. 28, Rhody added to it after getting swept in the...

Providence City Council committee to discuss a potential ban on Flock cameras

(WJAR) — A Providence City Council Committee will discuss a potential ban on Flock cameras in the city. The Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education will look into a proposed ordinance relating to Automated License Plate Readers. Many municipalities have banned the use of these types of...

Family seeks help locating missing 15-year-old Fall River teen, could be anywhere

The family of 15-year-old Jenelle Perez is asking for the public’s help in locating her after she was last seen Monday evening. According to her mother, Jasmine, Jenelle has been missing since around 6:00 p.m. on Monday. She was last seen at the train station in Fall River with her boyfriend. The family says the two were reportedly headed toward Boston.