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...

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Christopher’s Cafe decides to move to Taunton, and Fall River will lose more than a coffee shop

Christopher Silvia’s Fall River business chapter is mostly coming to a close. Christopher and his husband Nate recently announced that they are moving their popular Christopher’s Cafe to Taunton. Christopher and I have had mixed interactions over the years, but I’ll share one of our most recent interactions....

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.

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...

Recap: Cranston Plan Commission Approves 54 Condos, Opposes Shriners LED Sign

Fifty-four two-bedroom condos on Independence Way cleared master plan review, but still need a City Council zone change. The Zoning Board will weigh negative commission recommendations on the Shriners' LED sign and patio, a Webb Street cannabis shop and two Grant Avenue projects. New subdivision rules were adopted, and a commissioner said they could take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Garden City property owners can attend a Nov. 12 historic-nomination meeting, and a Broad Street zoning event is Nov. 17.

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.

FM to move headquarters to downtown Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — FM announced that it will move its global headquarters to downtown Providence. The announcement comes months after the company, currently based in Johnston, purchased 10 Memorial Blvd., the former IGT building. "Nearly 200 years after FM was founded in Providence, we are beginning a new...

UMass Dartmouth receives $100,000 for shuttle service connecting campus to South Coast Rail in Fall River, New Bedford

DARTMOUTH, Mass. — UMass Dartmouth will add new shuttle routes connecting campus to South Coast Rail commuter stations in New Bedford and Fall River, supported by $100,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Antonio F.D. Cabral ’78. The funding will improve the University’s intercampus and off-campus shuttle service,...

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...

Recap: Warwick Council Backs Sewer Hookup Loans, Delays Retiree Pension Change

Homeowners needing sewer hookups can seek up to $10,000 at 1% interest as the program is refilled; Bly Street at Chestnut becomes a four-way stop; a retiree cost-of-living change returns Nov. 23. Warwick, R.I. — The Warwick City Council on Monday night approved up to $300,000 in backing for a...

Warwick Still Posts Comprehensive Plan Update as Draft Chapters

Warwick is still introducing its comprehensive plan update as unfinished paperwork. The chapters on the city website are labeled drafts, and the public instruction is to keep an eye on the Planning Board for the next agenda item and, eventually, approval. The city's comprehensive plan update page says the documents...

Seekonk Designated a Purple Heart Community

Seekonk is now one of the 200 communities in Massachusetts to carry the Purple Heart designation. Select Board Chair Gary Sagar read a proclamation at Wednesday’s Veterans Day ceremony. Sagar said August 7 will now be recognized as Purple Heart Day in Seekonk. Al Varelas, a Marine Corps. Veteran,...

Late penalties cost Rhode Island another conference game against UNH

The University of Rhode Island football team dropped to 2-4 in conference play with a road loss to the University of New Hampshire on Saturday afternoon, eliminating any postseason hopes. Without fifth-year wide receiver Marquis Buchanan, the Rams and third-year quarterback Alex McClelland generated just 319 total yards of offense.

College Tip-Off 2026: Providence College

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

Men's Basketball Signs Lewis Uvwo For The 2027-28 Roster

PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Providence College men's basketball Head Coach Bryan Hodgson announced today (Nov. 12 ) that 6-11 center Lewis Uvwo (Lagos, Nigeria) has signed an athletic aid agreement to attend Providence in 2027-28. The 6-11 center, who attends Prolific Prep, is a consensus five-star prospect and the No. 1 center in the class of 2027. Uvwo is the highest ranked recruit ever coming out of high school to attend PC, according to ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com.

After four seasons with Big Green, Grimm becomes big contributor for Rams

Fifth-year Tyson Grimm read the quarterback’s eyes the entire way, shuffled into the passing lane and intercepted the pass in front of his face, as if it had been intended for him all along. What he did next was run back 84 yards for a touchdown in the final...

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.

Rams take strong win over Hawks, claw back against Black Bears

The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball team remained undefeated with wins over Monmouth University on Saturday and the University of Maine on Tuesday. It was the first time since Nov. 19, 2023, that the Rams traveled to play in the Hall of Fame Tip-Off at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.

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,”...