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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...
“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,...
Applications pour in for Taunton Union Block units. Rent, how to apply, amenities and more
TAUNTON — Applications are being accepted and interest is huge for the soon-to-be-completed Union Block Apartments on Main Street in Taunton. Since June 7, when the window opened for people to apply, 247 applications have been received from prospective tenants as of June 25, according to Bryanna Diamond, the operations marketing manager for Peabody Properties, which is managing the rental property.
Chellel aims for another term on Pawtucket School Committee
PAWTUCKET – Touting the benefit of continuity and a thorough understanding of the complexity of the unified high school construction project, James Chellel Jr. is asking voters to elect him to a second term on the Pawtucket School Committee. “I am grateful to the voters for returning me to...
Governor Healey announces $27 million in Fall River, Springfield, Worcester, other communities to create hundreds of new housing units
LOWELL – Today, Governor Maura Healey, Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll and Housing and Livable Communities Secretary Ed Augustus announced $27 million in Housing Development Incentive Program (HDIP) awards to create 547 total new units in 11 Gateway Cities across the state. “We expanded the HDIP program in our tax...
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...
Solano and Levasseur step down, unopposed new candidates to take over
CENTRAL FALLS – City Council members Franklin Solano and Meaghan Levasseur will not be running for re-election next term, and newcomers Alberto Rivas Lugo and Luz Velez Garcia have thrown their hats into the election ring for a city where all candidates are unopposed, including Mayor Maria Rivera. “I...
Prosecutors say they will re-try Karen Read case after mistrial is declared
The Norfolk District Attorney's Office announced that they will re-try the. case after a mistrial was declared Monday afternoon. "First, we thank the O'Keefe family for their commitment and dedication to this long process. They maintained sight of the true core of this case -- to find justice for John O'Keefe," the district attorney's office said in a statement. "The Commonwealth intends to re-try the case."
Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th
Squeeze in a slice of history between the holiday parades and hot dogs with a stop at the Rhode Island State Archives in Providence. The state’s three copies of the Declaration of Independence will be front and center on July 4 during limited holiday hours, 10 a.m. to noon, Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg […] The post Declaration of Independence on view at Rhode Island State Archives on July 4th appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Pawtucket Mayor Grebien talks City Hall repairs, Tidewater Landing on '10 News Conference'
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien talks to NBC 10's Gene Valicenti about the extensive repairs needed on the tower at City Hall. They also talk about the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium project and economic development in the city. Grebien also shares his views on affordable housing and the city's schools.
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...
Top stories: New cannabis shop in Taunton; community center to open in Whittenton
Before we begin the new week in earnest, we're taking a look back at the week that was, and the stories that led the news with Taunton Daily Gazette readers. For over two decades, Mark Ottavianelli helped reshape Taunton High athletics to where it is today. He reflected on his time with Taunton.
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...
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...
First Central Falls tennis courts open; gun victim honored
CENTRAL FALLS – The city’s first-ever tennis courts are now open to the public. Officials hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and moving bench dedication to gun violence victim Malcolm Sostre on June 26 at 1 Sacred Heart Ave. Open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, the new courts,...
Public Safety Officer at PC Files Federal Lawsuit Alleging Racism and Civil Rights Violations
A Providence College public safety officer has sued PC in federal court, alleging racial discrimination and retaliation in violation of federal and state Civil Rights Acts. On June 26, John Dunbar, who is being represented by attorney V. Edward Formisano, filed the 11-page complaint in U.S. District Court. It marks...
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.
Grant recipients speak to improvements made to their businesses
In the final meeting until August, members of the council were joined by several of the recipients of the North Attleborough Business Accelerator grants. Town Manager Michael Borg invited the owners to the June 24 council meeting and gave them the floor to discuss how their businesses were doing after being granted $25,000. The grants were given a few months ago and done as a way to help businesses continue to grow.
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