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Fun food things in RI include a Tuscan food fest in Providence and a new ice cream

Sts. Vartanantz Armenian Apostolic Church will sell all kinds of Armenian food including Chicken, Shish or Losh Kebab. There will be packaged pastries. There will be many vendors to browse. The Hamazkayi Artsakh Dance Group will perform both days at 5 p.m. and there will be live Armenian music, a full bar and valet parking.

In Providence, a new specialty coffee shop is opening inside a ramen restaurant

PROVIDENCE — In classical music ... This story first appeared in The Food Club, a free weekly email newsletter about Rhode Island food and dining. Already a member of the club? Check your inbox for more news, recipes, and features in the latest newsletter.

🏀 Leave the politics until tomorrow. College basketball season is here.

All four of Rhode Island Division I men’s teams tip off tonight, with Providence taking on Central Connecticut State at the AMP, URI hosting Fairfield, Bryant at home against Dean, and Brown traveling to Siena.

Make-A-Wish Evening of Wishes raises $370K

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island said that its 12th Annual Evening of Wishes Gala raised $370,000 to benefit the organization. Organizers said that the funds will go towards granting the wishes of local children with critical illnesses.

Rhode Island FC wins first playoff game, Williams nets hat-trick

Rhode Island FC won their first ever playoff game 3-2 against Indy Eleven in Indianapolis on Sunday afternoon. Forward Jerome Williams scored a hat-trick to help the

Rhode Island Comic Con 2024 recap

The Rhode Island Convention Center and the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence transformed into a haven for comic book lovers and pop culture enthusiasts during Rhode Island Comic Con. Known as the biggest show in the smallest state,

In a podcast and new book, RI native Nate DiMeo shares the tales of his origins

Of the hundreds of thousands of podcasters out there, Nate is among the mere hundreds who make a living at it.

Best Minecraft Island Seeds for Java & Bedrock (October 2024)

Island biomes have lots of versatility, making them one of the best biomes in Minecraft. Islands can be used as an easily defendable home base for survival players, the site of a creative player's tropical-themed builds, or even as the start of an ...

What You Can Buy in Rhode Island for About $400,000

The folks at Mott & Chace Sotheby International offer three properties priced around $500,000. The homes are located in Providence, North Providence, and East Providence.

To keep Hasbro in RI, an enticing I-195 riverfront parcel is on the table. Will it work?

The 195 Commission concept for a new Hasbro building features 300,000 square foot of space with a modern, open floor plan, on-site parking, ground floor retail space and a toy museum opening out onto the park, according to the news release, which was first reported by the Boston Globe.

If You Only Have One Day to Visit This Small Town in Rhode Island, Here’s Everything You Absolutely Can’t Miss

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the US, but it’s packed with charm and hidden gems. If you’re looking for a quaint New England escape with a touch of

Penn football still looking for its first Ivy League win ahead of matchup against Brown

The last time Penn football started out 0-3 in Ivy League play was in senior quarterback Aidan Sayin’s freshman year. Heading into the 2021 team’s fourth conference matchup of that season against Brown, the team was sitting at 2-4 and 0-3 in the Ivy with then-senior starting quarterback John Quinnelly out of commission.

Rhode Island man indicted for ‘fraudulent investment schemes’

United States Attorney Zachary Cunha said that a former Rhode Island man presented himself to investors as a software developer and businessman while orchestrating “fraudulent investment schemes.” 69-year-old Jack A.

Wind woes drag down GE Vernova

GE Vernova's troubled offshore wind business dragged down its Q3 performance more than analysts expected, although the company reported year-over-year revenue growth and a smaller net loss than a year ago.

Senator Reed pushes for improved menopause research, training, and awareness

U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging Congress to pass the Advancing Menopause Care and Mid-Life Women’s Health Act (S.4246), a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting research, training, and education related to menopause and mid-life women’s health.

ACI inmate who walked off job assignment arrested

Joshua Torres walked away from the ACI while on a work assignment on Oct. 10, 2024. (Rhode Island Department of Corrections)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Corrections said an inmate who was on the run after walking away from a job assignment at the Adult Correctional Institutions has been arrested.

We asked readers which building they wanted to see in downtown Providence. Here's what they picked.

A bevy of designs have been proposed for Parcel 5 in the I-195 District. We polled readers to find their favorites. Here's what we found.

He triggered RI's banking crisis. Now, Mollicone's restitution payments were just lowered.

PROVIDENCE – A Superior Court magistrate has declared Joseph Mollicone Jr., the once fugitive embezzler whose theft triggered Rhode Island’s banking crisis, in violation of his probation for failing to pay his monthly restitution payments in full.

Rhode Island State Police make arrests on outstanding warrants

Two individuals were arrested on separate charges by Rhode Island State Troopers following motor vehicle stops in Providence, authorities said Monday and Tuesday. On Monday at 1:14 p.m., Troopers apprehended 50-year-old Lorenzo Evans of Warwick,

Citizens Bank to close 15 locations, including one in Rhode Island

Citizens Bank is closing 15 branches across their footprint, including one in Rhode Island. "We’ve been on a journey at Citizens to evolve how our customers bank with us, and we continually review customer patterns to evolve and adjust branch strategy across our network," Citizens Bank said in an emailed statement.

Vote: Davies, SK students lead the way in Providence Journal Student of the Week poll

In an effort to recognize that work, The Providence Journal is highlighting the accomplishments of high school students in our Student of the Week initiative and it's time for you to choose the best of the best. Below you will find the nominations for the honor. Voting is open until noon on Thursday, Oct. 24.

USA Gymnastics Championships to be held in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The USA Gymnastic Championships will be held in Providence next year. USA Gymnastics announced the news on Friday that championships will be held at the Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Rhode Island Convention Center.

Splendor of Florence festival gives new life to former Yoleni’s space in Providence

It’s the first time the festival has taken place in Providence since 2002, and guests will be able to celebrate with food, wine, and events.

Citizens is closing 15 branches in six states, one in R.I.

Aside from the East Providence branch – which Citizens says will close on Jan. 22 – there are no other Citizens branches in Rhode Island or Bristol County, Mass., slated for closure. There are four branches in Massachusetts due to be closed ...

Pearson urging fellow RI senators to keep him as majority leader

After losing the support of Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, Senate Majority Leader Pearson is trying to rally backing from fellow senators to keep him in the chamber’s second-ranking post. Pearson did not respond when asked to identify his level of support from fellow senators.

Providence City Council approves amendments to Comprehensive Plan

On Monday, The Providence City Council voted to accept the amendments proposed in the most recent version of its Comprehensive Plan, a ten-year roadmap for the city. The amended Comprehensive Plan will now be voted on for passage at the Nov. 7 full Council meeting.

RISD to consider an Israel divestment proposal written by students

The Rhode Island School of Design’s Board of Trustees will “share their thoughts” on a divestment proposal put forth by RISD Students for Justice in Palestine by March, according to Jaime Marland, a RISD spokesperson. Marland declined to comment on whether this will constitute a final decision on the divestment proposal.

Drake Maye proved himself in debut start. How about better coaching, play-calling, too?

Naysayers aren’t entirely wrong, either. Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo said as much this week, the offensive line played a big part in bringing rookie quarterback Drake Maye along slowly. But you can’t throw the entire line (or team) under the bus now, can you?

‘Tres Patines y La Tremenda Corte’ pays tribute to one of Latin America’s most beloved comedic characters

But while this Teatro ECAS production is accurately retro and deservingly reverential, it’s not particularly funny.

Houses Destroyed in Three-Alarm Fire in Providence, RI

Firefighters found heavy fire when they responded to the incident Friday morning and requested additional manpower.

I-95 bridge in Providence to be replaced at the beginning of November

The Rhode Island Department Transportation said that it will replace the Interstate 95 bridge over Elmwood Avenue in Providence in November. The bridge will be completely replaced on the weekends of Nov.

Seller Profit Margins Drop Slightly Across U.S.

Returns on typical U.S. home sales remain high but dipped down quarterly and annually, ATTOM found. Median raw profits hold steady at just under $130,000.

RI is chipping in millions to pave roads across the state. Is yours on the list?

The DOT is giving out $7 million in funding, which will be split evenly between all 39 cities and towns. Each municipality submits projects for approval and is eligible for up to $184,000 in funds. Each project is then paid for by 67% local funds and 33% state funds.

Despite challenges, New England states top Forbes’ health accessibility rankings

Massachusetts ranked No. 1, followed by Connecticut and Rhode Island. Utah, Nevada, and Texas were among the states with the worst access to health care.

The unionization movement at Rhode Island’s charter schools

While charter schools are publicly funded, few are unionized, which supporters say gives them flexibility when it comes to hiring and firing and trying to implement new strategies.

Fighting Pretty: A survivor’s mission to empower women battling cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and one nonprofit organization is working to ensure women fighting cancer feel confident throughout their journey.

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