Wayward cat causes highway traffic jam in Providence

Wayward cat causes highway traffic jam

It turns out Rhode Island State Police troopers were scrambling to try and catch a wayward cat who made her way onto the ...

A community health center in Providence’s Olneyville neighborhood is closing

A community health center in one of Providence’s poorest neighborhoods is closing July 31, shutting down a source of primary ...

Providence Canteen provides support to firefighters on hot days

Even during the hottest summer days, first responders still have to take emergency calls.Lucky for them, there's a dedicated ...

How much does car insurance increase after a crash?

A new report from Bankrate found the average cost of full coverage insurance after a driver has gotten into an accident jumped 43% compared to drivers with clean records.

Where can I have my golf cart inspected? | Ask the RI DMV

A: I checked with our Chief of Safety & Emissions and he is not aware of any specific requirement by law for inspections on golf carts. Golf carts are not street legal and should only be driven on ...

One injured after Cranston golf cart crash

CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — One man was injured after he rolled over in his golf cart at the intersection of Hall Lane and Main ...

Motorbikes, Nightclubs, Tricked-Out Cars: Is Rhode Island’s Capital Too Loud?

Much of the recent ire in Providence has focused on loud, tricked-out cars and motorcycles. Out for a ride on his motorcycle on a balmy recent afternoon, Alvaro Sousa, 41, of the neighboring city ...

Hot dog, dumpling spot a fun new addition to Fall River food scene

"I tried to create a brand that was fun, that was approachable and that was a little bit more than the average hot dog cart ...

Six cars stolen in three days -- all unlocked with keys inside: Pepper Pike Police Blotter

Five of those cars were stolen over the course of one night. Two cars were parked inside a garage, however the thieves got ...

Seattle-area tech outage updates: What happened with CrowdStrike?

Wall Street’s reaction to CrowdStrike’s monumental gaffe was swift: Its shares tanked as much as 15% in New York trading on ...

THC Carts: Premium High-Quality Weed Carts for Relaxation

And let’s be honest − vape carts are actually better since the vapor doesn’t have that typical weed-like aroma. You can smoke these discreetly and enjoy a ton of different flavors and ...

The PointConversations and insights about the moment.

And “providence” has become one of Trump’s favorite new words ... The heat shouldn’t stop New Yorkers from taking care of ...

Driver flees after crashing through Providence building

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police are investigating after a vehicle crashed through a vacant storefront early Thursday morning. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. at the former King ...

'This is police reform': How officers are learning to defuse crises before they escalate

The Roger Williams University program uses communication techniques to decrease use of force and boost community confidence ...

Thousands of Providence nurses in Oregon are on strike. Here's what to know

PORTLAND, Ore. — On Tuesday morning, more than 3,000 nurses across six different Providence Health facilities started a three-day strike in what is the largest nurses strike in Oregon history.

Providence nurses return to work after a strike, still without a contract

Nurses at six Providence hospitals across the state who walked off the job last week returned to work Sunday but they still don’t have a contract and the two sides don’t have any negotiations ...

Update: Providence Nurses Locked Out After Three-Day Strike

Update June 21: Providence nurses at six hospitals across Oregon say they were barred from returning to work Friday in what's called a "lockout" after taking part in a three-day strike over stalle ...

Providence rally supports ordinance to halt city investments in Israel

Jewish Voices for Peace Rhode Island (JVP-RI), a community of Jewish residents and allies who oppose U.S. support for the Israeli military’s campaign on Gaza, held a rally near Providence City ...

Motorbikes, Nightclubs, Tricked-Out Cars: Is Rhode Island’s Capital Too Loud?

The mayor of Providence wants to install noise cameras and fine violators, but some worry that poor and immigrant neighborhoods will be disproportionately targeted. Across the country, noise ...

The city that moved rivers to emerge as a cultural capital

Having undergone a remarkable transformation over the past half-century, Providence has emerged as New England’s creative capital. Once an industrialized port town, the “Renaissance City ...

Providence nurses extend strike at Oregon hospitals

Kristian Foden-Vencil / OPB More than 3,000 nurses at six Providence hospitals across Oregon announced Thursday that they’ll continue picketing this week, despite reaching the end of a planned ...

Providence to close children’s inpatient psychiatric center at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Medical Center will close its children’s psychiatric unit on Sept. 7, Providence announced Tuesday. Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dan Getz said financial losses and difficulty finding ...

On CNN's Best Towns to Visit 2024, Providence is near the top. Here's why.

Providence's quirky, artistic charm continues to make headlines. Following a shoutout from Vogue Magazine, the capital of the Ocean State placed second out on CNN's 2024 list of America's Best ...

Providence’s Devin Carter shoots up 2024 NBA Draft rankings

Everything changed for Devin Carter on Jan. 3. He was having a strong season. But at that point, he had no choice but to go from strong to sensational. Co-star Bryce Hopkins was lost that day to a ...