Armenian Genocide commemoration held in Providence, R.I.
On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the Armenian Martyrs’ Memorial Committee of Rhode Island commemorated the 109th anniversary of the 1915 Armenian Genocide at the Martyrs’ Monument, North Burial Ground, Providence,
'We are not on track': To meet climate goals, RI buildings need cleaner heat. These bills would help.
PROVIDENCE – More than a third of Rhode Island’s planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions come from heating homes, businesses and industrial buildings with fossil fuels, yet the state lacks regulations that would support a transition to cleaner electric ...
I Protested for Divestment From Sudan. This Is What I Learned
I helped to lead national efforts as the Student Director for STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition, and worked on successful campaigns to convince my alma-mater Brown University, the City of Providence, and the State of Rhode Island to divest their ...
Live updates: Rutgers protesters clear tents, applaud peaceful resolution to talks
which was followed by Brown University's announcement on Tuesday of an agreement with student organizers to curb protest activity on the Ivy league campus in Providence, Rhode Island Tuesday in exchange for the Brown Corporation voting on a divestment ...
Providence Man Sentenced for Scamming More than a Dozen Seniors
A Providence man described in court documents as having played a key role in a “grandparent scheme” that financially victimized more than a dozen senior citizens in Rhode Island and Massachusetts has been sentenced to twelve months and one day in ...
What's the most expensive property sold in RI? May 4 real estate transactions
The beachfront home has two bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A total of eight Rhode Island properties sold for more than $1,000,000. A Blackstone Boulevard home in Providence was sold for $1,900,000. The home has 3,895 square feet of living space on a
Rhode Island Man Admits to Shipping Fentanyl to Australia
Felix Suarez, 25, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl; two counts of attempt to distribute a
Providence Man Sentenced for Scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts Seniors
Vidal Roquez, 39, previously admitted to the court that he personally visited the homes of grandparent scam victims in Rhode Island and Massachusetts to
John E. Fogarty Foundation Awards over $290,000 in Grants...
The John E. Fogarty Foundation is proud to announce the awarding of over $290,000 in grants to 47 non-profit organizations in Rhode Island, with a shared mission of improving and enhancing the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
Antisemitism not only sanctioned, but rewarded on many college campuses
The propaganda being spread throughout the country by Hamas and the powerful, deep-pocketed entities who support them has brought the U.S. to a tipping point.
3 Years in the Making: RI Billionaire v. Millionaire Family Legal Fight Opens on May 20
The legal battle between two factions of one of Rhode Island’s most prominent and wealthy families now has a date for the legal fight to begin in Providence Superior Court.
Providence City Council calls for closure of scrap yard which caught fire
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence City Council passed a resolution Thursday condemning and calling for the closure of a scrap yard that had caught fire in April. The council said that the scrap yard on Allens Avenue has been the source of “ongoing environmental threats” with the fire being
New traffic pattern for I-95 viaduct in Providence to affect drivers over weekend
It's all part of the Providence viaduct project in downtown ... This section of I-95 is the busiest in Rhode Island so drivers should expect some delays during the traffic shift this weekend. RIDOT Director Peter Alviti says the project is meant to ...
East Providence mayor weighs gift cards for small business relief after bridge closure
Governor Dan McKee is proposing $1 million from the upcoming budget to be allocated to small business owners impacted by the Washington Bridge closure. If approved, East Providence would receive $600,
What's going on in the Superman Building? Looking at permits to find out.
PROVIDENCE − At night, the lights are back on in Rhode Island's tallest building, the Industrial Trust Tower, the subject of an estimated $94 million in public financing. At some point, the 1928 Art Deco office building is supposed to become apartments ...
Revenue for Bally’s North American Online Gaming Sector Rises 70% to Help Combat $179M Net Loss in Q1 2024
According to this week’s quarterly release, online gaming in the U.S. and Canada generated $41.5 million of revenue, up from the $24.4 million to start 2023.
Teenage boy seriously injured in rollover near curve in Foxboro
A teenage boy was seriously injured Wednesday night when the car he was traveling in rolled over near a curve on Mill Street and crashed into a guardrail, trapping him
Student-led walking tours highlight Brown’s diverse collection of public art
Through free weekly outdoor tours, Brown students offer guided narration for a selection of works in the University’s expansive public art collection.
Rhode Island lawmakers to vote on Washington Bridge reporting bills
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Rhode Island Senate and House will be voting on Washington Bridge reporting bills Thursday afternoon. State officials said the proposed legislation would require regular monthly updates from the Rhode Island Department of Transportation on the state of the Washington Bridge.
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.