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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — First responders are at the scene of a large fire in an industrial area off Allens Avenue in Providence. A plume of thick smoke can be seen for miles as firefighters work to knock down the flames at Rhode Island Recycled Metals. The roadway is currently down to one lane, which … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Fire Department is working to contain and extinguish a scrap metal fire on Allens Avenue. In a post on Twitter, Chief Derek Silva shared that 30 firefighters were working on the fire. No injuries were related to the fire at this time, according to officials. The Providence City Council … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The deadline to bid on the construction of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge has come and gone and the state received not a single bid. Gov. Dan McKee addressed the issue Tuesday, saying he doesn’t know when it might be finished or how much it may cost to build. … Read more
Q: You’ve got big shoes to fill because Dale is a legend. What are your top priorities for the organization? Rajab: Dale’s contributions to the hospitality industry, both in Rhode Island and nationally, are her legacy. I was fortunate to work alongside her for six years, including two particularly challenging ones during the pandemic. As board … Read more
DISORDERLY CONDUCT At 12:29 a.m., July 8, Cranston Police Officers arrested Tre Jon Collins, 42, of 83 Greenwood St., Cranston, for an Affidavit Arrest Warrant for disorderly conduct from the Pawtucket Police Department. The arrest was the result of a car stop at the intersection of Park Avenue at Elsie Street. Collins was turned over … Read more
By PAM SCHIFF Special to the Herald The Rhode Island Dream Center is a 501c3 non-profit agency that focuses on helping Rhode Island individuals that are in need. They consist of five active outreach programs and are growing. Presently, its focuses on food, clothing and living supplies for those in need, addiction meetings and referral … Read more
PROVIDENCE — Polo Lake in Roger Williams Park has a new attraction, thanks to the efforts of some Rhode Island artists, designers, and environmentalists, Narragansett Indian Tribe members, and a botanist. A hand-built floating wetland was launched last month. It was designed to raise awareness about the importance of wetlands and show how they work. … Read more
I can’t imagine Providence without WaterFire. — my partner and I went on our first date at Cafe Nuovo on a WaterFire night, and I’m still paying for it 15 years later — so when I started hearing in recent months that the nonprofit that has run the events was having financial challenges, I didn’t … Read more
By RYAN DOHERTY Special to the Herald Cranston’s electoral races are packed at the starting line. More than 200 people are running for Cranston offices, including the General Assembly, City Council, School Committee, Democratic and Republican Ward Committees, and Mayor. The mayoral race is particularly heated with incumbent Kenneth J Hopkins (R) and state Rep. … Read more
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