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Bristol to hold annual Fourth of July parade
BRISTOL, R.I. (WLNE) — For over 200 years, Bristol has been celebrating the Fourth of July with a parade. A total of over 200,000 people have traveled to watch the “Military, Civic, and Firemen’s Parade” from Rhode Island and beyond. On Thursday, the town’s parade will...
What's the largest quahog ever caught in Rhode Island? Here's the story
There’s nothing more Rhode Island than a quahog. At least, that’s what the Coventry Junior High Shell Club argued in 1987, when they lobbied (successfully) for it to be named the state shell. Its importance to the region predates statehood and European settlers, with Rhode Island founder Roger...
Rhode Island tackles housing shortage by making it easier to add rental units on to homes
BOSTON (AP) — A new state law designed to streamline the process of developing accessory dwelling units — also known as “granny flats” or “in-law apartments” — is being hailed by advocates as a way to create affordable living spaces amid an ongoing housing crunch.
Heavy rain floods streets in Providence, submerges Tesla in Cranston
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Street flooding was reported in the Providence area Sunday afternoon as thunderstorms brought heavy rain to the region. Providence police and fire blocked off the area near Eddy Street and Pavilion Avenue when the street became impassable. In Cranston, a white Tesla became submerged in...
Rhode Island DMV issues notices for tinted windows at its parking lot
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Some people heading to the Division of Motor Vehicles in Cranston have been receiving notices, issued by DMV investigators, for having tinted windows on their cars. In the state of Rhode Island, it is prohibited to have tinted windows on the driver side of the...
EXCLUSIVE: DiPetrillo, Warwick’s Embattled Director Goes on Paid Sick Leave
GoLocal has learned that Terry DiPetrillo, the director of the City of Warwick’s Water Division, has gone on extended paid sick leave. City officials have confirmed DiPetrillo’s leave. He is paid $107,000 a year plus benefits. DiPetrillo, over the past year, has been a lightning rod for the...
Providence officials prepare for hurricane season
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — With hurricane season underway and a category four storm already making its way across the Atlantic, it’s more important than ever to get ready for storms here in Rhode Island. After heavy storms overnight and flooding last week, Rhode Islanders are already familiar with...
“THIRD OF JULY FIREWORKS” PAWTUCKET, RI
City of Pawtucket to Host July Third Fireworks Celebration. Join the City of Pawtucket for its annual “Third of July” fireworks celebration. Fireworks will be shot off at McCoy stadium, with festivities taking place across the street, in front of Jenks Middle School. There will be food trucks,...
Rhode Island pronunciation guide: 35 names that visitors and even some locals get wrong
Few things are more painful than listening to an out-of-towner stumble over the pronunciation of “Matunuck,” or hearing someone bring up “East Green-witch.”. And let’s be real: If you grew up in a different corner of the state, you may run into trouble trying to pronounce Cowesett or Neutaconkanut or Usquepaug.
Rhode Island to display copies of Declaration of Independence on July 4
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island State Archives announced special Independence Day hours for public viewing of the state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence. The documents will be on display from 10 a.m. until noon on July 4 at 33 Broad St in Providence, with...
New Bedford’s New $21 Million Pedestrian Bridge Taking Shape Over Route 18
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The brand new pedestrian bridge being constructed over Route 18 in New Bedford is beginning to take shape. The arches that span the length of the bridge have now been installed, and drivers can now see exactly what the bridge will look like when it comes to life ahead of the beginning of South Coast Rail service in New Bedford.
Middletown Town Council tackles coyote problem, affordable housing, and sidewalk project
The Middletown Town Council held a regular meeting on July 1, addressing several key issues affecting the community, including a growing coyote problem, affordable housing updates, and a contentious sidewalk project. Residents voiced concerns about an increasing coyote population in town, citing safety fears for pets and children. Karen Harrington...
AG, former CRMC official slam country club's attempt to change rules for illegal seawall
NORTH KINGSTOWN — Attorney General Peter Neronha is slamming the Quidnessett Country Club for retroactively seeking to change rules that, he said, it has "already brazenly violated by building an illegalseawall." In a letter released on Friday, Neronha called on the Coastal Management Resources Council to "reject QCC’s efforts...
Sounds of summer return at annual concert series
Summer is here, which means the annual concert series will return to Middleboro and Lakeville. A variety of styles of music will fill the air at the free weekly performances. Middleboro Friends will once again sponsor the summer concert series Thursdays at 6 p.m. at Town Hall lawn, weather permitting.
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