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Providence, RI Compass brokered the sale of 40 Oriole Ave. for $2.7 million. Rebecca Mayer, of Compass Providence, represented the seller, while Kira Greene, also of Compass Providence, represented the buyer. The Ella and John Allen House ca. 1898 was designed by Providence architect Frederick Field. Located in Paterson Park, this home features five bedrooms, … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Cedric Huntley, a staunch advocate for peace and nonviolence in Providence, has passed away. Huntley, more commonly referred to as “Mr. Ced,” was named the executive director of the Nonviolence Institute back in 2020 and held that role for three years before stepping down. Keith Morton, interim executive director of the … Read more
Listen to this article The Rhode Island Supreme Court has reversed a Superior Court judge’s decision to deny a defendant’s request for discharge from detention orders of commitment filed in two underlying criminal matters. Defendant Edward Mather, who was found incompetent to stand trial, was placed in an outpatient facility, LaBelle House Group Home. When … Read more
Alexandra Leslie and Eli Sherman 7 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — With lawyers poised to argue Friday over the future of an embattled Providence scrap-metal yard that caught on fire this week for the second time in months, the state’s top prosecutor is calling for the business to shut down. In the video above, … Read more
On Monday, the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education resolved a Title VI Shared Ancestry complaint filed against the University in January that alleged an inadequate response to antisemitism on campus. The OCR’s investigation raised broader concerns on how the University responded to reports of antisemitic, anti-Palestinian and anti-Muslim harassment. As … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — United Way of Rhode Island kicked off its 6-week summer learning initiative this week. In collaboration with and offered in five communities, the organization and its partners said they are hoping to bring attention to the important and value of the program, and sounding the alarm that thousands more would participate … Read more
By BARBARA POLICHETTI/Special to the Herald “Don’t make a fuss — it’s just another day.” That was my dad’s comment just before his birthday last week, but we couldn’t disagree more. The “just another day,” was July 3rd, his 109th birthday. He is the oldest World War II veteran in the state, and records indicate … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY/Special to the SunRise This November’s election won’t lead to many changes — if any — to Johnston’s Town Council and School Committee. Only one candidate, Karen A. Paquin (I), is challenging for a position on the Town Council. Paquin is running for Ward 3 against Alfred T. Carnevale (D). Every other incumbent … Read more
By BARBARA POLICHETTI/Special to the Herald “Don’t make a fuss — it’s just another day.” That was my dad’s comment just before his birthday last week, but we couldn’t disagree more. The “just another day,” was July 3rd, his 109th birthday. He is the oldest World War II veteran in the state, and records indicate … Read more
The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra will perform at Roger Williams Park on July 31st, 2024, for its annual Summer Pops concert. The free concert will take place at the Temple to Music in Roger Williams Park. It will begin at 7:30 p.m. and last 90 minutes. The 66-piece orchestra will be conducted by Troy Quinn … Read more