2 shot during memorial vigil in Providence

Take advantage of this Samsung Memorial Day sale on appliances

Samsung is offering an array of Memorial Day deals on top-notch appliances. If you’re tired of washing dishes by hand due to ...

A private club wanted to import big game to RI. The state may ban captive hunting instead.

PROVIDENCE − After years of advocacy ... That's bad news for local hunters who stock their freezers with venison each fall. There's also a risk that imported animals could escape from the ...

2 shot during memorial vigil in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Police are investigating after a teenager and woman were shot in Providence Monday evening. Lindsay Lague, a spokesperson for the Providence Police Department, said the ...

6 best home warranty companies in Providence, Rhode Island

Water heaters tend to last just six to 12 years on average, and most major appliances go kaput in under 20 years. If your Providence home contains aging dishwashers, furnaces or other appliances ...

Vehicle crashes into utility pole, prompts power outages in East Providence

(WJAR) — East Providence police said a vehicle crashed into a utility pole on Monday evening. Police said the crash happened near 200 Forbes St. East Providence Fire Battalion Chief Joe Crowshaw ...

Freezer safety

Essential appliances such as a freezer run 24/7 in our homes, so it's important that they are used correctly and safely to reduce the risk of a fire. However, despite how careful you are, accidents ...

Best cheap fridge freezers for 2024

Need a new fridge freezer but worried about the cost? We're here to help. Our testing uncovers the best cheap fridge freezers that are great at the basics and less expensive than average. Average ...

BPL working to complete ‘key’ repairs to generation this week

THE BPL plant at Clifton Pier. # BAHAMAS Power and Light (BPL) officials said they are working to complete repairs this week ...

10 best electricians in North Providence, Rhode Island

New electrical systems: Electricians can install a new electrical system that is up to code and meets your home's needs. Hiring a professional to install a new electrical system is the safest option.

10 best electricians in Lower Providence, Pennsylvania

Prioritize safety and quality by hiring one of the best electricians in Lower Providence to address your electrical repairs. Find the best local electricians for you in Lower Providence Look for ...

Brian G. WALSH OBITUARY

It was at Providence that Brian became a lifelong fan of his beloved ... His grandchildren will especially remember Grandpa for the stock of Good Humor bars he kept in his freezer for whenever they ...

Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased last month for the first time in 2024

A price gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve cooled slightly last month, a sign that inflation may be easing after ...

Flash flooding swamps cars in R.I., causes some power outages

Business owners on the flood-prone 600 block of Branch Avenue in Providence had sandbags at the ready, but did not need them this time. Rhode Island Energy reports that only 56 of approximately ...

600+ businesses impacted by bridge closure apply for support

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Businesses across Providence and East Providence continue to see impacts from the Washington ...

Crossroads RI holds tour of new apartment complex for homeless

The tour will include a construction update and celebrate the progress made since the groundbreaking in October 2023.

East Providence weighs gift card distribution for $600,000 business relief fund

As the state plans to send out over $1 million in relief funding for businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge shutdown, the city of East Providence is considering some creative ideas for how ...

Providence President and CEO Rod Hochman to retire

The system has been operating in the red the past two years, recording a net loss of $600 million during its fiscal 2023 and $6.12 billion a year earlier. Providence cited inflation, labor ...

Upper Providence vote will allow alternative Parkhouse development plan

UPPER PROVIDENCE — Township supervisors voted 4-1 to adopt a ... or accept the text amendment to the zoning and allow 600 ...

Providence High School

High school students take AP® exams and IB exams to earn college credit and demonstrate success at college-level coursework. U.S. News calculated a College Readiness Index based on AP/IB exam ...

Razing encampments satisfies the public, hurts the homeless | Opinion

Providence boasts the highest rental cost increases ... Meanwhile, there are only 1,125 shelter beds, with over 600 people on a waiting list. All of these factors have contributed to the rise ...

Providence CEO to retire at end of year

Longtime Providence President and CEO Rod Hochman will retire at the end of the year after serving at the Renton, Washington-based company for 17 years, Providence announced Wednesday. Providence ...

Fate of Parkhouse development to be determined in back-to-back meetings

It is possible that a decision by the supervisors approving the zoning change Wednesday could make the Thursday meeting moot, ...

NPHS graduation will go green for Ian

When members of the North Providence High School Class of 2024 walk the commencement stage on June 6, many will do so with a ...

Upper Providence vote will allow alternative Parkhouse development plan

UPPER PROVIDENCE — Township supervisors voted ... or accept the text amendment to the zoning and allow 600 mixed housing units, 25 percent of which would be age-restricted.