Providence vigil to be held for Sonya Massey

Uncredited – handout one time use, ASSOCIATED PRESSThis undated photo provided by the family’s lawyers in July 2024 shows Sonya Massey of Springfield, Ill. Prosecutors have charged Sangamon County Deputy Sean Grayson with murdering Massey while responding to an emergency call at her home July 6, 2024, saying in court records that he shot her … Read more

Big jump in traffic tickets for motorists in North Providence | Police

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North Providence shifting approach on lead pipe replacements | News

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‘Shameful’: Providence leaders frustrated with Lifespan over PILOT negotiations

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence leaders continue to express frustration with the pace of ongoing financial negotiations with the state’s largest hospital group, Lifespan. Nonprofit organizations are exempt from paying property taxes, but some of the city’s largest non-taxpaying property owners nonetheless have historically agreed to make payments-in-lieu-of-taxes to offset the loss tax revenue and … Read more

Providence man arrested for drugs days after manslaughter sentencing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence man currently serving time for manslaughter now faces drug possession charges. Three days after making a plea deal in R.I. Superior Court, records show 20-year-old Kevin Giron was charged with possessing synthetic cannabinoids at the Adult Correctional Institution in Cranston. According to court records, the offense allegedly happened in … Read more

Housing Department pledges to stop using Providence firm to hire subcontractors – Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Listen to this article The Rhode Island Department of Housing will begin seeking the Department of Administration’s approval before hiring subcontractors rather than funneling them through a Providence law firm, the Providence Journal has reported. The announcement comes after the Journal reported that now-former Housing Secretary Stefan Pryor had used Savage Law Partners to “leapfrog” … Read more

‘Charles Street’ Film Showcases Working Class Providence

[CREDIT: Gamm] Above, filming a scene for “Charles Street” are from left, Vinnie Velez, and Katrina Brianne.WARWICK, RI — The new independent film “Charles Street” was given a special screening on July 20 at the Gamm Theatre, followed by a case Q&A about the well-made, sometimes humorous showcase of working class Providence.   For writer/producer/director Nick … Read more

South Providence Park, Coastal Access Point Closed by Private Owner

PROVIDENCE — Residents of South Providence and Washington Park looking to beat the heat this summer are having to go without one of their neighborhoods’ most significant parks and coastal access points. Long considered a hidden gem, Collier Point Park is a 6-acre green space tucked away between the city’s industrial waterfront on Allens Avenue … Read more

Truck tips over on I-95 North ramp in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews are on the scene of a tanker truck carrying gasoline that tipped over on an I-95 North on-ramp in Providence Saturday afternoon. Gasoline from the Roberts Energy truck, which contained 11,000 gallons, leaked onto the road. (Story continues below.) Courtesy: RIDEM Office of Emergency Response drone footage A large portion … Read more

North Providence High School announces fourth quarter honor roll | North Providence

NORTH PROVIDENCE – The following students were named to the fourth quarter honor roll and merit list. Grade 12: Ava Barlow, Kai Capitumini, Daniel Cooper, Nyla DaRosa, Giovana De Barros Monroes Pereira, Patrick De La Cruz, Allie L. DuBois, Isabella Felizzola, Aiden A. Luna, Alexander Maher, Brandon D. Muniz, Kylie R. Murray, Thomas J. Niosi, … Read more