EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WWLP) – Two men were found dead after kayaking on a pond in East Providence on Friday. Top spots to go freshwater fishing in western Massachusetts According to the East Providence Police Department, 911 calls were reported about two men who did not return home after kayaking on Thursday night. The report … Read more
Cranston Herald Staff Reports The holiday ended tragically following a large brawl in Cranston that resulted in a teenager with a stab wound and another man run over and killed. Shortly after midnight July Fourth, around 12:39 a.m., July 5, Cranston Police received an emergency call regarding a large disturbance in the area of Oak … Read more
The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the City of Central Falls to support the development of “El Centro,” a one-stop, centralized, culturally responsive resource that will connect all Central Falls residents and employees with the health, mental health, wellness, fitness, educational, workforce development, and other wraparound support necessary to thrive. The five-year grant … Read more
Local News Two men were found dead in Omega Pond in East Providence, Rhode Island, according to officials. Joseph Fritz, 52, of East Providence, and Gregory Boerman, 37, of Allston, Massachusetts, were found dead and the cause of their deaths remains unknown, according to The Providence Journal. The families of the two men alerted police … Read more
Take a break from burgers and hot dogs – it’s Providence Restaurant Weeks! Beginning July 7 through July 20, 2024, nearly 70 restaurants throughout Providence and Rhode Island will be serving up dining specials, deals and prix fixe menus to mark the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s signature dining event. “There are so many … Read more
WARWICK — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation will hold the next virtual public information session for Rhode Island’s General Aviation airport communities on Wednesday, July 17, at noon, for local officials and members of the public. The session will be held via Zoom. A link will be posted on the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s … Read more
Sarah Doiron and Alex Torres-Perez 13 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s officially been three years since David Lozada was shot and killed while walking in Providence. To this day, the 19-year-old’s killer remains at large. Lozada was gunned down near Hanover and Ford streets and run over by the suspect’s car while trying … Read more
CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 23 and June 25. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 23 2:25 a.m. — Alesia Croyle, 40, of … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Departments of Health and Environmental Management are recommending avoiding contact with three ponds in Roger Williams Park and one in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae blooms. The three ponds in Roger Williams Park are Polo, Elm, and Cunliff Lakes, while Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth is also closed. … Read more
Providence City Hall in Providence, R.I. Philadelphia was recently named the most walkable city in America by USA Today readers, edging out a New England destination. Boston has one of the best free attractions in America, according to USA Today readers The publication released a recent list of the 10 best walkable cities in America, part … Read more