Omni Hotel workers to strike for better pay, working conditions

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — More than 100 Omni Hotel employees rallied in front of the Providence location on Wednesday. Workers say they will go on strike Wednesday, Aug. 7, as they push for better pay and working conditions. Contracts for workers at the Omni, Renaissance and Graduate hotels have either already expired or will by … Read more

Providence officials urge residents to exercise caution during extreme heat conditions

This is an image of splash pad. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence officials are getting ready for this week’s heat advisory. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday July 15, with heat index temperatures of 95-100 degrees expected in the city of Providence. The same extreme heat is expected to … Read more

Providence officials urge residents to exercise caution during expected extreme heat conditions

This is an image of splash pad. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence officials are getting ready for this week’s heat advisory. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Monday July 15, with heat index temperatures of 95-100 expected in the city of Providence. The same extreme heat is expected to last … Read more