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Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
This is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 21-year-old Jonathan Gardner is a person who has autism. He lives in East Bridgewater, and he's a cancer survivor. In 2021, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but he said getting a...
Jayson Tatum Opens Up About Jaylen Brown Trade Rumors: 'I Want This Guy Out of Here‘
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the two pivotal Boston Celtics stars, clinched their inaugural championship together in 2024. During the regular season, Tatum delivered an average of 26.9 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game while Brown synergistically put up 23.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, testament to their united prowess on the court.
Man jumps into Providence River to allegedly evade police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man allegedly fleeing from police jumped into the Providence River Friday night. Police said he was holding what appeared to be a small bag containing narcotics. According to officials, the man refused to leave the water. An officer suffered a minor injury attempting to grab...
Legally blind resident struggles with bike lanes in Boston's South End
BOSTON — James Alan Fox, a legally blind resident of Boston's South End, has voiced concerns over the increasing number of bike lanes in the area, following a collision with a cyclist. "I’ve been legally blind since birth," Fox said. "I only have very limited peripheral vision. So I...
Boston police arrest man with loaded firearm in Roxbury
BOSTON — Officers from the Boston Police Department’s Youth Violence Strike Force arrested a 21-year-old Roxbury man Thursday night after allegedly finding him in possession of a loaded firearm. The arrest occurred at about 7:50 p.m. near 83 Humboldt Ave. when officers on patrol noticed Ricardo Watson, who...
EEE found in Barnstable mosquitoes. It's the second case in Mass. this summer.
Barnstable residents are being advised to beware of outdoor activities at times of day when mosquitoes are active after eastern equine encephalitis was detected in the town. On Thursday, the state Department of Public Health issued an advisory about a mosquito sample collected on July 23 that tested positive for the virus. ...
Boston restaurant owner pleads guilty to North End shooting
BOSTON - A North End restaurant owner accused of opening fire outside a popular bakery last year has changed his plea to guilty. Patrick Mendoza was caught on surveillance video a year ago firing shots at a man on Hanover Street, with whom he's had a years-long feud. Although bullets didn't strike the victim, they did hit the Modern Pastry Shop."He took responsibility""That was the whole purpose of today. He took responsibility for what he did," said defense attorney Rosemary Scapicchio.She said what happened that day was a mental health issue, and that he's had a volatile relationship with the court...
Rhode Island seeks veterans to serve as poll workers in upcoming elections
The Rhode Island Department of State Elections Division and Vet the Vote are looking to recruit veterans to work as poll workers in the upcoming elections. On Saturday, the two organizations held an information session and recruitment event for veterans and their families at the State Board of Elections in Cranston.
Return date unknown for NASA astronauts, including Mass. native
Plans for a return date to Earth are still unknown for astronauts Butch Wilmore and Needham native Suni Williams, who departed on what was supposed to be a week-long mission to the International Space Station more than a month ago, according to NASA. Williams and Wilmore are recognized as being...
1 Jar of Salsa Cost a New England Town $20,000 in Damages and Repairs
If you are like me, you read that headline and said, "Uh, WHAT?" How can one jar of salsa cost a town over $20,000?. I'll tell you how: glass. Nearly every public pool has a few rules: no outside food, and NO glass in the form of a water bottle, beer bottle, or in this case, a salsa jar.
Cost of living in RI, Biden's ballots, golf courses worth the drive: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 21, supported by your subscriptions. • It doesn't get more Rhode Island than a tour of a lighthouse, except maybe if you brought along a Del's. While some of the state's lighthouses have been accessible for years, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse –...
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
URI’s O’Donovan Finishes 12th at Ouimet Memorial
University of Rhode Island star Aidan O’Donovan finished in a tie for 12th at the Ouimet Memorial Tournament on Friday at Woodland Golf Club. The rising junior carded rounds of 72, 68 and 73 to finish at two-under for the tournament and tie with two other players. The tournament...
Monday, July 29: Holes in the Wall
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Forget fast food – in a former Wendy’s restaurant in Southborough,Nan’s Kitchen and Market is making fried chicken sandwiches from scratch. And in East Boston, Erika Tarantal meets The Mango Man, who sells (you guessed it!) mangoes from his roadside fruit stand.
Needham OL Charlie Simeone taking ‘elite’ athleticism to Holy Cross
The rock of Needham’s offensive line knows where he is going to college after graduation. Needham’s Charlie Simeone announced his verbal commitment to Holy Cross on X.com Tuesday. Simeone also had scholarship offers from Stonehill, Buffalo, Maine, Army, Colgate, Akron, Merrimack, Bryant and Fordham. If you purchase a...
Tuesday, July 30: Women in Fishing
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Tonight, we meet women who are making their mark in the commercial fishing industry. Off the New Hampshire Seacoast, we join “That Salty Blonde” (her social media handle), who describes her challenge breaking into the industry. Erika Tarantal heads to Maine, where she meets women helping to build the booming kelp industry. We also meet women who are supporting the industryonshore, and pay a visit to New Bedford’s Fishing Heritage Center.
Thursday, August 1: Labors of Love
NEEDHAM, Mass. — Tonight, Ted Reinstein brings us the moving story of this local man determined to get to know his grandfather, long after his passing. Also tonight, Ted meets a local couple on a mission to restore a long-neglected Jewish cemetery in Poland; a mother-and-son on a mission to help revive a community in the Berkshires with the reopening of its general store; and a Rhode Islander on a mission to give sanctuary to exotic birds.
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