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MBTA advances nearly 1,000 units of housing
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) is proud to announce the completion of five Collaborative Agreements to Advance Housing Transit-Oriented Development Projects within the past year under the leadership of MBTA General Manager and CEO Phillip Eng, including the 18.98-acre site at Attleboro Station. The agreements represent a cross-section of Memorandums of Agreement (MOA), purchase and sale agreements, easements, or amendments to existing agreements that make these projects possible. These agreements have enabled the development of nearly 1,000 housing units, many of which are affordable, demonstrating the MBTA’s commitment to supporting housing development in concert with local communities.
Massachusetts high school president writes notes thanking fellow seniors — 180 of them
A high school class president in Massachusetts who gave a commencement speech wanted to recognize all of his fellow graduates. So he wrote them personal thank-you notes presented at the ceremony — 180 to be exact.
Family of man injured in Providence home invasion raising money for medical bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The family of a man who was shot during a home invasion in May is raising money for his medical bills. According to the GoFundMe, Jesse Crum Jr. was shot and injured when three masked men entered his apartment back on May 23. His dad,...
Police investigating report of shots fired in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Police responded to a call of shots fired in Providence on Tuesday. Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said a subject “apparently” shot at a vehicle at an intersection in the area of James Ahern Park. Perez said multiple units were called to the...
Police launch lock box program to help first responders reach residents in emergency
(WJAR) — Sgt. Ricardo Mourato with the Bristol Police Department noticed a problem. “We had a high number of calls where we were either trying to find our way in the house and break in the door or through the window and find a window opener,” said Mourato.
Thrive with RI Pride this weekend at PrideFest & the Illuminated Night Parade!
This morning on The Rhode Show, we welcomed the Chair & Commissioner of the Providence Tourism Council and Co-founder of Illuminated Night Parade Alexis Gorriarán, and the President of Rhode Island Pride Rodney Davis. They gave us a sneak peek into this year’s PrideFest and the Illuminated Night Parade....
Warwick man in critical condition after being hit by car
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick man is in critical condition after being hit by a car while riding his bike last night. The 58-year-old man was biking on West Shore Road and Yates Avenue. Officers found him unresponsive around 9:30 p.m. The driver, a 61-year-old woman, stayed on...
Warwick police seek help identifying shoplifting suspects
WARWICK — Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two female suspects allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Target in the Warwick Mall on May 28. The department released surveillance images of the subjects and is reaching out to community members for assistance.
Beloved Colonial Do-Nut reopening with new owners. Who, when and will donuts be the same?
TAUNTON — There are few things in life that are as nice as reuniting with an old friend. Especially after an absence. Lately, Tauntontonians and residents in surrounding communities have been looking forward to reuniting with one old friend in particular: Colonial Do-Nut Shop. ...
Pawtucket to put $250,000 grant toward additional cemetery acreage
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The City of Pawtucket has been awarded an Open Space Grant of $250,000 from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) that will be used to purchase four additional acres of open land for the Riverside Cemetery. This parcel of land falls along the...
ICE arrests Guatemalan national charged with raping minor in Bristol County
Immigration officers have arrested an “unlawfully present” Guatemalan national accused of raping a minor in Bristol County, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Yader Alexander Morales-Quevedo, 24, is facing charges of rape of a child and exhibiting a child in a nude or lascivious pose out...
Food festivals are rolling back into Greater Fall River. See what's coming this summer.
Hungry for your first taste of summer? Get ready to get your feast on. The weather is heating up, which means the return of a tasty tradition — food festivals. And we certainly have no shortage of delicious options across Greater Fall River. Save the date for these upcoming local events, where food and...
Fall River elementary school placed on lockdown amid nearby gunfire
A Fall River Elementary school was on lockdown after a reports of shots fired. Police said it happened near Watson Elementary School on Raymond Street. Officials said they found several shell casings. A vehicle also appeared to be damaged. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
Ask Alison: What is being developed on Massasoit Avenue in East Providence
(WJAR) — An NBC 10 viewer reached out to Ask Alison for information on a development site in East Providence. Amanda wrote in part: The property on Massasoit Avenue in East ProvidenceWhat are they doing? I can’t get a clear answer. The tanks were torn down, with big holes and concrete left over. It’s a dump!”
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