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Early morning fire under investigation in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Crews in Providence are investigating a fire that happened early Saturday morning. According to Battalion Chief Robert Lyman, crews were called to the corner of Chalkstone Ave. and Division St. for a report of a building fire. When they arrived, fire was coming from the roof of the building. Lyman they were able to […]
Shore-access ruling; $1 million lottery winner; Johnson's Pond: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 14, supported by your subscriptions. The remote-work revolution launched by the pandemic is raising concerns in Providence about the city's fiscal future, as many downtown office buildings remain largely uninhabited, except by security guards. So far, that's mostly affected landlords, real estate brokers and banks that write commercial mortgages, but that could soon change. If the value of office buildings tumbles in the city's current revaluation, residential taxpayers will be on the hook to make up the difference. The Journal's Patrick Anderson explains.
Man Stabbed in Robbery in Downtown Providence
A man was stabbed in an attempted robbery in downtown Providence overnight. The victim was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for his injuries. Shortly after 3 AM Saturday morning, police were called to 2 Regency Plaza for a report of a stabbing. The victim - a male in his 30s...
State Champion Cranston Western Little League softball prepares for Regionals
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) – The Cranston Western Little League 12U Softball All Stars ran through the state tournament. Now, they are headed to Bristol, Conn. for the New England Regionals. Cranston Western only gave up two runs in three games in the state tournament. Their pitching staff is ready to face the next level of […]
Olneyville Health Center in Providence to close
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Olneyville Health Center will temporarily close at the end of the month. According to a representative from Providence Community Health Centers, the national shortage of primary care providers is prompting the center to temporarily close at 100 Curtis Street in Providence. All patients from the...
EG Real Estate: 1 Commercial, 9 Residential
Above: 1425 Diplomat Drive. Data is compiled via Statewide MLS as of early Friday afternoon, 7/19/24, and represents one week of transactions. Properties are in East Greenwich unless notated by an * indicating the Warwick section of 02818. All information may be subject to change. There are 11 new listings, 6 sold properties, and 15 open houses currently scheduled for this weekend.
Great summer weekend on the way
After a fantastic Friday, we keep the nice weather into the weekend. First, we see a super comfy overnight as well, dipping into the low-60s and even upper-50s in outlying areas. A stationary front currently draped over the Carolinas will lift northward during the day tomorrow, allowing high clouds to...
Woonsocket 'foot licker' arrested for enticement of minor
(WJAR) — Authorities said on Friday that a Woonsocket man who has served time for rape was arrested again. Raymond Dublin, also known as the “foot licker,” was arrested for enticement of a minor, officials said. The incident allegedly happened in Providence on Thursday, according to officials.
Lifespan performing all procedures despite outage
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Lifespan said that all of its facilities are performing procedures despite a widespread IT outage affecting businesses worldwide. Spokesperson Jessica Wharton said that the situation has been “contained” and all surgeries are being performed at hospitals. Updates on the situation at the facilities...
Beyond the Forecast: Tornado vs. Microburst
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — In our latest Beyond the Forecast special on WPRI.com, 12 News Meteorologists Tony Petrarca and Catie McNeil talked local tornadoes. As always, we took some questions from our viewers. Jane from Foster asked, “I know that a few years back we had a microburst...
Flashback Friday: Brown Women’s Hockey vs. Providence, Nov. 28, 2014
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Each Friday throughout the summer of 2024, Brown will look back on some of the top games and performances from past years. This week's edition features Brown women's hockey's 2-1 Mayor's Cup win over Providence College on November 28, 2014.
News-a-Palooza Celebrates Summer, Local News
Above: News-a-Palooza 2024, on the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. Photo by Maxwell McVay /41°North Photos. The plan for News-a-Palooza 2024 was to showcase local in a bunch of different ways, from the food and beverages to the auction items to the venue itself, the grounds of the Varnum House Museum. Boy, did we succeed! We had a great night where local was the watchword, and of course that’s what EG News has always been about, delivering news you won’t find anywhere else.
Francoeur Fires 3-Under 67 in Opening Round of Bromont Open
Former University of Rhode Island star Chris Francoeur carded a three-under 67 in the first round of the Bromont Open on PGA Tour Americas. Francoeur is in a tie for 32nd after round one. There is currently a four-way tie for the lead at seven-under par. Francoeur’s Round. Starting...
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