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
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
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
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — This week, a Providence man was sentenced to prison for the 2021 shooting death of another man at a restaurant in Providence. On Tuesday, Juan Rivera, 37, received two consecutive life sentences for the Saturday morning murder of Jorge Garcia, 38. On the morning of Sept. 25, 2021, a masked man … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced to serve two consecutive life sentences for the murder of a 38-year-old at a restaurant in 2021. According to prosecutors, 37-year-old Juan Rivera of Providence was given life sentences for first-degree murder and discharging a firearm during the … Read more
Juan Rivera is seen in Providence Superior Court, Wednesday, March 30, 2022. (WLNE) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man was sentenced to consecutive life terms for first-degree murder back in 2021, according to the Attorney General. Juan Rivera, 37, was found guilty of one count of murder, one count of conspiracy to commit murder, … Read more
PROVIDENCE, RI — Independence Day is fast approaching, so it’s time to find out where you can celebrate in and around Providence. Area events include fireworks, festivals and other Fourth of July fun. To help you fit it all in on your 4th of July calendar, Patch has put together a guide to what’s going … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, … Read more
Editor’s note: This press release was provided by Providence College. The Pelham Examiner publishes press releases in the form received as a service to the community. (Providence, R.I.) – The Providence College (PC) Army ROTC commissioned thirteen cadets as second lieutenants in the United States Army on Friday, May 17 at the College. One of … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Attorney General Peter Neronha said a Providence man was found guilty for the shooting and injuring of a 42-year-old in 2021. 42-year-old Alex “Bemba” Perez was charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon resulting in serious bodily injury, one count of discharging a firearm resulting in permanent incapacity, … Read more