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RIPTA SERVICE CALL CENTER HOURS
Call Center Will Now Be Open on Weekends Starting Saturday, July 6, 2024. Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the expansion of its Customer Service Call Center hours. Beginning Saturday, July 6, 2024, the Call Center will now be open on weekends to better serve its passengers. The new hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1PM to 4PM.
Shake Shack drive-thru menu revealed
WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — Shake Shacks are not new to Rhode Island, with locations on Thayer Street in Providence and the Garden City Center in Cranston. But what's new to the Ocean State – and most of the country – is the Shake Shack drive-thru. Shake Shack...
NBA's Summer League will have lots of Rhode Island connections
Games are obviously in short supply when July rolls around, but the business of college basketball remains alive and well throughout the year. NBA Summer League invitations, offseason team trips, coaching changes and transfers are still ongoing. It’s been three months since the Final Four and it’s still four months until opening night in November but that matters little. ...
Will Dickson Fires Final Round 65 to Finish 3rd at Providence Open
Rhode Island’s Will Dickson fired a final round 65 (7-under) on Friday at Triggs Memorial Golf Course to finish in a tie for third at the Providence Open. Dickson finished the tournament at eight under for the tournament, one shot out of a playoff. “I felt like I left...
Vince Gill Impersonator Scams Massachusetts Woman Out of $350K
Beloved singer/songwriter and current Eagles rocker Vince Gill isn’t exactly known for stirring controversy. He’s a fairly private person, and rarely has any drama involving the “When I Call Your Name” hitmaker made it to the news. Unfortunately, someone using his name once decided to take matters into their own hands.
Swansea spot to serve food all while giving artists and crafters a platform
A unique eatery is coming to the Fall River area. One Horse Pizzeria & Saloon at 1635 G.A.R. Highway (Route 6) in Swansea closed just over a year ago and an establishment will now be taking its place. The Jitterbug Cafe will soon be opening at the location, according to...
Man hospitalized after being thrown from his scooter in Plainfield
PLAINFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — A man was taken to the hospital after being thrown from his scooter this morning in Plainfield. The Plainfield Police Department says that around 5:18 a.m., a 32-year-old man was traveling North on Norwich Rd. on his 2006 Geely Scooter. The investigation determined the operator went off the roadway and hit […]
Fire engine hit by tractor trailer on 495, driver flees scene
A Mansfield fire engine was struck by a tractor trailer while responding to a separate crash on route 495 Sunday morning. Engine 33 was parked on the southbound side of 495 just before exit 27 in Norton when it was hit at around 4:30 a.m. The engine sustained significant damage...
Lukas Nelson Impresses Fans by Stepping in for Father Willie at Outlaw Music Festival
Lukas Nelson has been the talk of the town after stepping in for his father, Willie Nelson, during the Outlaw Music Festival. Willie, following doctor’s orders, has taken a step back from performing, leading Lukas to fill those big boots at various stops. On July 2 in Massachusetts, Lukas...
Top stories: South Coast Rail weekend service; Correia claims 'extortion' by lawyer
As we kick off a new week, let's take a look back at the week that was. The Herald News' All-Scholastic picks for: high school boys' volleyball, high school boys and girls lacrosse, high school girls tennis, and high school boys tennis. The Tiverton School Committee voted on a balanced...
Niantic Lions Arts & Crafts Show an annual tradition
Jul. 6—EAST LYME — Sue and Charlie Wyand of East Lyme visit the Niantic Lions Arts and Crafts Show every year to buy presents and items for the house, and also meet friends, family and neighbors. "If you want something handcrafted to give people for gifts or at Christmastime, this is a great place to find things," said Sue, who on Saturday bought items, including blueberry soap, handmade ...
Hopkinton crash victim was wanted by police for allegedly killing wife
HOPKINTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police said that the driver of a car who died after crashing on Route 3 in Richmond on July 6 was wanted for allegedly shooting and killing his estranged wife. 45-year-old Joseph Francis was wanted by police for charges including domestic violence...
State awarded $3.8 million federal grant to promote affordable housing development
State leaders looking to lift Rhode Island from its poor national ranking in housing production have enacted reforms to cut red tape and jumpstart construction. But pockets of resistance continue. To wit: the town of Narragansett in Washington County, where local officials passed an ordinance banning multi-family units in high-density areas in May. The measure […] The post State awarded $3.8 million federal grant to promote affordable housing development appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Iaciofano Takes 17th at AJGA’s FM Global Championship
Rhode Island’s Joey Iaciofano finished in a tie for 17th at the AJGA’s FM Global Championship this week at Chicopee Country Club in Massachusetts. Iaciofano finished two-over par for the week with rounds of 74, 71 and 70. Next up, he will be at Warwick Country Club for...
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