FOOD & DRINK
Olivia Culpo shared a list of 13 restaurants she loves in Rhode Island. Check it out.
When it comes to dining, Rhode Island's Olivia Culpo is known to have taste. The reality star's family has opened five restaurants in the state – The Back 40, Union + Main, Lake Taco, Evie's and Black Oak Kitchen & Drink – since 2017 that she has a hand in. And she's...
Some of 46 dogs rescued from Rhode Island home die, animal organization says
MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — Several dogs the were recently rescued from a hoarding situation in a Rhode Island home have not survived. The dogs captured the hearts of people across the state when they were rescued from a Pawtucket house last month. While the majority are now doing well, sadly, some couldn't be saved.
Bally's Twin River Lincoln expands no-smoking gaming section
LINCOLN, R.I (WJAR) — Bally’s Twin River Lincoln announced the expansion of its no-smoking casino gaming center. The new no-smoking section will be located near the valet entrance on the first floor and away from the exiting smoking areas, according to casino officials. Bally’s officials said the new...
UPDATE: Dog seized from Pawtucket hoarding situation dies
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — According to the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, one of the dogs recovered from a Pawtucket home in an apparent hoarding situation has died. The dog passed away overnight following a routine spay/neuter procedure. The RISPCA went on to say...
'And that's a wrap!' Filming of 'Ella McCay' concludes Friday evening
PROVIDENCE – As the sun was setting Friday evening over Westminster Street in front of the West Side Diner, time was dwindling on the filming of the James L. Brooks movie "Ella McCay." British actor Spike Fearn was striding the sidewalk in front of a row of condos across...
To-Go Cocktails Are Now Fully Legal in This New England State
Drive-through drinks are officially legal in Massachusetts. The Covid pandemic was a wild time. There were so many negatives that came from that three-year stretch. However, there were a few silver linings that came out of the horrific time. I'm talking about more outdoor dining, more work-from-home/job flexibility, and drive-through...
Moms get free admission to Roger Williams Park Zoo on Mother’s Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Roger Williams Park Zoo said that all mothers will get free admission to the zoo on Mother’s Day, May 12. The zoo said that in addition to free admission, family’s can make a donation in their mother’s name, symbolically adopting an animal, or booking a “wild connection” at the zoo.
Pawtucket woman takes beautification into her own hands
PAWTUCKET – A neighbor of Slater Park grew so tired of how unwelcoming a “Welcome to Pawtucket” sign near her home looked that she decided to do something about it. The longtime Parkside Avenue resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said she’d been thinking of doing some beautification around the sign for years, but was unsure on whether private caretaking was allowed. She decided last fall to just go for it.
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