5 restaurants we’re excited to try in July

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Jahunger noodles. Lane Turner/Globe Staff This month on the menu: Korean BBQ, Central Asian Ugyhur cuisine and Mediterranean fare along with a café filled with hand-crafted bonbons. Here’s where you’ll find us indulging in July. Mobile beer garden is making stops at 7 Boston neighborhood parks this summer 5 restaurant openings we’re excited about in … Read more

Providence releases traffic changes, parking restrictions for fireworks celebration

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — City officials released a list of traffic changes and parking restrictions for Providence’s fireworks celebration on July 2. The annual Independence Day Celebration will take place at India Point Park starting at 5:00 p.m. Officials said the event is free and open to the public, featuring music, more than 25 food … Read more

Teacher Spotlight: Danika Hallam Makes A Difference In East Providence

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EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Great teachers matter. In East Providence, we’re fortunate to have teachers like Danika Hallam. Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated. Subscribe This submission comes from Nancy Carriuolo who nominated Danika Hallam of East Providence. Teacher’s name Danika Hallam How do … Read more

Cranston girl, 13, beats Leukemia, celebrates at Hasbro Children’s Hospital

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — After two long years of treatment, a 13-year-old Cranston girl has beat cancer. In 2022, Izabelle Major was diagnosed with Leukemia. In 2023, NBC 10’s Sam Read did a story with ‘Izzy’ that went viral. She was given a gifted a golden retriever puppy that she named ‘Baxter’ after the machine … Read more

Police reminding drivers to stay sober, increasing patrols ahead of holiday

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Police are urging motorists to drive sober ahead of the 4th of July. The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association announced Monday that extra patrols will be on the road to identify and arrest impaired drivers during the holiday week. “The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate,” Colonel Bradford Connor, … Read more

Providence Children’s Museum offering summer STEM sessions

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This summer, the Providence Children’s Museum will be offering a series of exciting STEM sessions for children. These sessions will take place on select dates in July and August, allowing kids the opportunity to explore different aspects of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through hands-on activities. The Summer STEM Sessions program is designed to be … Read more

A Fentanyl Charge; 3 Domestic Assault Cases: Cranston Police Log

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CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 16 and June 19. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 16 1:09 a.m. — Anelyn Jimenizm, 37, of Cranston, was charged with domestic simple assault and … Read more

Washington Bridge demolition contract $17 million over initial budget

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — The Washington Bridge demolition contract could cost the state over $17 million more than initially estimated. Aetna Bridge Co. was tentatively selected for the project by the McKee administration Friday over a bid from rival Manafort Brothers. Aetna’s bid was for $45.7 million, not including up to $3 million in incentive … Read more

RI State Archives To Display Declaration Of Independence For July 4

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PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island State Archives at 33 Broad St. in Providence will be open Thursday for special July 4 hours, so the public can view the state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. “As we look forward to parades and gatherings with family and friends on Independence Day, I encourage Rhode … Read more