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Backpack, school supply giveaway held in several communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A backpack and school supply giveaway was held in several communities on Saturday. Cities and towns that participated in the “Back to School Celebration” included Providence, Central Falls, Newport, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, Cumberland and West Warwick. There were also resource tables available with financial assistance, education and health related information. The WPRI […]
Somerset Berkley to hold vigil to raise funds for bench, scholarship, in honor of Zachary Deane; blood drive also being held
Somerset Berkley Regional High School is holding a candlelight ceremony in honor of classmate Zachary Deane. Deane was diagnosed earlier this year with a rare and aggressive form of cancer called Rhabdomyosarcoma. The cancer started with a mass on his prostate and had spread to his bones, lungs, and spine, leading to the stage four diagnosis.
Recover Fall River to hold Stand Against Stigma event across the city, also hold Overdose Awareness Day event
Recover Fall River will be hosting a memorial on August 31st, on the north side of Fall River City Hall to close Overdose Awareness month. International Overdose Awareness Day is a global event held on 31 August each year and aims to raise awareness of overdose and reduce the stigma of a drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have died or had a permanent injury as a result of drug overdose.
King OSF Unleashes New Album ‘Baby Lord’: A Raw Testament to Resilience and Authenticity
In the world of hip-hop, few artists stand out as distinctly as King OSF. Known for his dynamic lyrics, magnetic stage presence, and unwavering commitment to authenticity, Antidote Music Group artist— King OSF drops his first project Baby Lord. King OSF is a unique anomaly in the game. Raised on the gritty streets of Providence’s South Side, his journey from the streets of Prov has been nothing short of raw and real.
Rhode Island women's basketball announces non-conference schedule; who the Rams will play
There promises to be no shortage of intrigue for the University of Rhode Island women's basketball team through its nonconference schedule. Twin sisters squaring off, the America East champions, an alum on an opposing sideline, two in-state rivals visiting, one of the sports biggest current brands and two difficult Ivy League road trips — that all awaits the Rams through the first two months of the season. ...
Harborside Inn fire; Ruggerio-Cioe rematch; Charlestown Breachway: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of Aug. 18, supported by your subscriptions. Providence Place mall celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. To mark that milestone, we take a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to keep the huge mall running 24/7 – even after all the shoppers are tucked...
Man Allegedly Gets a Beatdown Over Jukebox Song Choice at Rhode Island Bar
In what might be the most dramatic jukebox-related drama of the decade, a Providence, Rhode Island, man found himself in the ER Tuesday morning—apparently for the crime of choosing the wrong song. Yes, police reports state that the man, who’s in his 40s, was subjected to an impromptu brawl...
PPAC celebrates Mother’s Day with a FREE Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert: “Mamma! Mamma!”
Celebrate Mother’s Day at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC)’s upcoming Wonders of the Wurlitzer concert, “Mamma! Mamma!” on Wednesday, May 8 at noon. House Organist Peter Edwin Krasinski will play songs by and for Broadway moms, including Les Misérables’ Fantine, Mamma Mia!’s Donna, Gypsy’s Mama Rose, Hairspray’s Edna and many more. Krasinski will also take requests from audience members towards the end of the concert.
Walecka, Belanger knocked off two-time defending CCNB Four-Ball champs in quest for 3-peat
DARTMOUTH — Golf was the last thing on Kim Walecka’s mind this week. In the midst of selling her house and buying a new one in making the move from Dartmouth to Mattapoisett, she had more pressing things to contend with. ...
Bob Cousy shares how he became the first 'flashy' player in the NBA: “I was just a show-off by nature, blessed with a lot of God-given skills"
Bob Cousy once revealed what made him the first flashy player in the NBA despite that not being a playing style liked by coaches around the league.
Oilers Eyeing Former Bruins Defenseman To Bolster Blueline
The Edmonton Oilers are actively exploring options to reinforce their blue line following the departure of Philip Broberg via offer sheet and Cody Ceci via trade. One name that has recently surfaced as a potential free-agent target is former Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk. ...
1 NBA team is slowly becoming infested with former Celtics
The Boston Celtics have clearly been doing something right. Obviously, everyone will look at their 2024 NBA Championship banner, set to be raised on October 22, as the primary evidence for that fact, but the truth bleeds much deeper. Boston has made the playoffs in 10 years straight, including six conference finals births. Almost every other team in the NBA would love to lay claim to that resume.
Kevin Garnett shares why Jrue Holiday-Derrick White combo makes the Celtics almost unbeatable: "They set the precedent in the East"
Kevin Garnett warns the Eastern Conference that they could not beat the Cs without someone to counter Jrue Holiday and Derrick White.
Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown’s latest comments should terrify the NBA
Last postseason, as the national media toiled on television, radio, and in print, concocting imaginary storylines to force drama upon the Boston Celtics, they succeeded. Fans across the Twitterverse and other social media platforms took the bait hook, line, and sinker. But they were the only ones. The entire team...
Habitat for Humanity and Cape builders association plan "Blitz Build" in Dennis in September
Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod and the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Cape Cod will team up to construct over five days a new affordable home. From Sept. 23-27, a team of professionals is expected to complete a Blitz Build for a three-bedroom Cape home on Jack Delaney Lane in...
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