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
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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
COVENTRY, RI — State officials on Tuesday urged residents to avoid Deep Spring Lake in North Providence due to blue-green algae blooms. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals, and toxins were present in recent samples at the lake, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health. State officials said people … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman is being praised for jumping in to the Providence River to save the animal during Waterfire Providence. The incident happened during Waterfire’s Fourth of July event on Thursday. A video, that is now going viral, was posted on TikTok by user @emilyalisonswift. “Girl rescues ferret, an epic series of … Read more
Eli Sherman and Tim White 4 hours ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Newly released police video shows officers raiding a home last month and arresting Malick Santos, 25, who’s suspected of pistol whipping a woman and robbing another person outside a popular bar area in Providence. The body-worn camera videos Target 12 obtained through a … Read more
She then makes her way wades toward the east bank of the river, seeming to tread water until she is pulled onto a boat carrying event performers, fire-tenders, and wood for the show. “I have tears in my eyes. Thankful she saved the precious animal!!” said commenter Amelia (@Amelia50073). “If you’re not willing to do … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Today, officials announced $700,000 in funding for improvements to the Providence Public Library. The library is home to hundreds of stories, and local lawmakers want to make sure it has space for even more, earmarking hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring the community into this space. “When we invest in … Read more