A man recently arrested in Providence for allegedly attacking someone with a hatchet was out on bail for a previous hatchet attack at the time of the new incident. The individual faces charges related to the latest assault, highlighting concerns about the effe…
Amanda Zimmer, a mother from Rhode Island, is calling for stronger protections on social media platforms to safeguard children following a personal tragedy. Motivated by her own experience, Zimmer emphasizes the urgent need for digital oversight to prevent oth…
Joseph Molina Flynn, a former Rhode Island judge and lawyer, has been disbarred amid an ongoing FBI investigation. Flynn resigned suddenly from his judicial position following a federal raid on his law offices in downtown Providence over a year ago. The disbar…
Luis Sepulveda, 54, is scheduled to be sentenced this week for the murder of a 44-year-old man that occurred on Mother's Day in 2023. Prosecutors have requested a life sentence, emphasizing that the tragedy was entirely avoidable. The case has drawn significan…
Two Providence restaurants have advanced to the final round of the 2026 James Beard Awards, a significant achievement in the renowned culinary competition. Out of eight Rhode Island businesses that reached the semifinal stage, these two establishments stood ou…
The Teamsters First Student National Negotiating Committee announced on Tuesday that it has reached a tentative agreement with First Student, the major school bus company. This deal comes after negotiations aimed at preventing a strike by school bus drivers, w…
The article highlights the importance of social connection for health, citing research that links strong social ties to benefits like better mental health, improved chronic disease outcomes, and lower mortality. It contrasts this with the isolating effects of…
The Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team was honored at the Rhode Island State House following their recent victory in the Division II state championship. The team secured the title earlier this month after an intense game against Lincoln, which extended into…
The memorial honoring the victims of last year’s shooting at Brown University has been preserved to ensure it remains a lasting tribute. Flowers left at the site have been carefully maintained as part of this effort, symbolizing the community’s ongoing remembr…
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) revealed its 2026/2027 Broadway season, featuring the national tour launch of "OPERATION MINCEMEAT: A NEW MUSICAL," marking the 25th national tour to debut at the Theatre. The season, starting in September 2026, inc…
Police arrested a man on Monday evening in Providence after he allegedly attacked a person with an axe. The incident prompted a police response, leading to the suspect's apprehension. Authorities have not released further details about the victim's condition o…
Rhode Island lawmakers are proposing new legislation aimed at curbing dangerous speeding on state roads. The bill targets "super speeders," drivers who exceed speed limits by significant margins, posing heightened risks to public safety. While details of the l…
