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Lawsuit Alleges North Providence Mayor Use Town Employee For Beach House and Business Projects at Taxpayers Expense
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A newly filed lawsuit alleges two top officials in North Providence directed a municipal employee to perform work on...
Woman accused of child endangerment after overdosing; child had to give her Narcan
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. — A Portsmouth woman has been charged with child endangerment after police say her 10-year-old child called 911 to report a...
North Providence woman accused of setting off fireworks in stairwell, held without bail
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A North Providence woman is facing a 1st Degree Arson charge after police say fireworks were ignited in a...
Commonwealth sought to exclude Brown University professor’s expert testimony in Karen Read trial
DEDHAM, M.A. — Dr. Elizabeth Laposata, a Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Brown University, took the stand in the...
Providence reaches out to Matunuck Oyster Bar to use space owned by the city
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After a devastating fire last month, support continues to pour in for the beloved Matunuck Oyster Bar. Local fundraisers have...
Providence protesters rally in support of Los Angeles demonstrations against immigration raids
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Hundreds of people filled the streets of Providence Monday night in a show of support for Los Angeles’ demonstrations against...
Major cyberattack hits Rhode Island based UNFI, disrupts grocery supply chain
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), the Providence-headquartered wholesale grocery giant, has taken its systems offline following a cybersecurity breach that’s...
Cranston native Vinny Paz inducted into Boxing Hall of Fame
CANASTOTA, N.Y. — Vinny Paz, the Cranston native known for his fearless fighting style and one of the most legendary comebacks in sports,...
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Jayd Bun ranks #61 on Yelp’s Top 100 Restaurants of 2026
WAKEFIELD, R.I. — Yelp’s Top 100 US Restaurants 2026 highlights the highest-reviewed places to eat across the country. The list includes restaurants, diners,...
