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‘The Voice’ Runner-Up, Youngest Charting Country Star, Married in Intimate Rhode Island Wedding
While producing songs like “One Voice”, Billy Gilman followed in the footsteps of other singers as he auditioned for season 11 of The Voice. Finding a spot on Team Adam Levine, the singer became a top performer on the show and made it to the finale, where he finished as the runner-up. Not letting the loss get him down, Gilman continues to pursue a music career. In fact, he went on to be added to the Guinness Book of World Records for being the youngest singer ever to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Top Country Album charts. More recently, the singer crossed another milestone in his life when he married his partner Anthony Carbone in an intimate wedding in Rhode Island.
Cranston mayoral candidates spar over housing, economy in debate marked by acrimony
Things got personal at a Monday night debate between Cranston’s Republican candidates for mayor. Sitting Mayor Ken Hopkins and Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung discussed a number of issues in Rhode Island’s second most-populous city — such as housing, economic development and a lack of residential parking. There were light moments, like when the candidates named […]
Who are the best quarterbacks in Rhode Island high school football? Here are 10 to watch
It’s not hard to see that the quarterback position has evolved in Rhode Island. Years ago, the state had two types of quarterbacks in high school football. With the majority of the teams using some sort of option-based, misdirection offense, most QBs were runners. There were always a handful of throwers, but ones who could actually stand in the pocket and make throws were unicorns. ...
Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project Rebrands As Choreography Project
Rhode Island Women's Choreography Project will be known going forward as Choreography Project, following the successful run of its performance series Here & Now in Providence this weekend. The rebrand marks a new chapter for the organization and reaffirms its mission to bring gender equity to concert dance stages, creating a greater sense of inclusion for trans and nonbinary artists. The decision also aims to make clear that the organization welcomes artists from both within and beyond the state of Rhode Island.
Be prepared for fog in 12 Massachusetts counties until early Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 9:19 p.m. on Monday for fog until Tuesday at 4 a.m. for Northern Worcester and Southern Worcester as well as Franklin, Middlesex, Essex, Hampshire, Hampden, Norfolk, Suffolk, Bristol, Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket counties. Navigating fog: Safety tips by the weather service.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Spotted Sharing a Kiss at Taylor Swift’s Rhode Island Mansion
Blake Lively is celebrating her birthday in style with a seaside weekend getaway in Rhode Island. The It Ends with Us star, who turned 37 on Sunday, August 25, was seen sharing a sweet moment with husband Ryan Reynolds, 47, the day before. Photos published by DeuxMoi captured the couple sharing a kiss, with Lively’s […]
Rhode Island Folk Festival returns to East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Folk Festival returns to Crescent Park in East Providence today. According to a release, the free music festival includes some of the finest folk, rock, acoustic, and Americana acts based in Rhode Island and beyond. The 2024 festival features artists including...
Walk ALS event in Pawtucket raises funds for patient care and research
PAWTUCKET (WJAR) — On Sunday, Slater Park in Pawtucket hosted Walk ALS, a community fundraising event for ALS United Rhode Island. Participants walked the scenic loop around the Slater Park pond, played games and enjoyed snacks and music. An ice bucket challenge station was open to guests as well.
What's next for RI's GOP?
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. Scanning over ballots in November voters are likely to find a number of uncompetitive races, with only a Democrat running. While Republicans try to place candidates in the major races, even then there isn't a lot of competition as the Democratic candidate wins handily. ...
How racist restrictions in housing deeds helped shape where Rhode Islanders live today
Mark Brown was flipping through property records in Warwick City Hall when he encountered something unexpected. As part of his volunteer work with the local historic cemetery commission, he was looking to see if a small cemetery had a right-of-way attached to it. What he found in a deed from...
UPDATE: Franklin State Forest Reopens After Vandalism, Suspects Charged, Investigation Continues
Franklin State Forest, a cherished natural reserve across Franklin and Marion Counties, has reopened for public access as of August 26, 2024. This reopening follows a provisional shutdown to accommodate a detailed inquiry into a serious incident of vandalism and theft, which saw state-owned firefighting equipment being damaged and stolen.
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