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Providence's Washington Bridge demolition to cost more than expected
The cost to demolish the Washington Bridge in Providence, Rhode Island, is going to cost a little more than expected, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. Back in December, the Department of Transportation closed the west side of the bridge because of structural issues. The state estimated that this demolition would cost $31 million.
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.
Tickets Now Available For All FRINGEPVD Performances
Tickets and passes are now available for all performances at the 11th Annual FringePVD: The Providence Fringe Festival presented by The Wilbury Theatre Group, July 14 - 27, 2024. This year's FringePVD features over 50 in-person and online performances from 15 different states at over ten venues across the Valley Arts District including 50 Sims, ALCO, Farm Fresh RI, LitArts RI, PUBLIC Shop + Gallery, The Steel Yard, Teatro ECAS, WaterFire Arts Center, and Wilbury Theatre Group. For tickets and passes, visit www.FringePVD.org.
Emma Watson gave Rhode Island, and Brown University, a big shoutout. Here's what she said.
Emma Watson just gave a major shout out to Rhode Island in a recent Instagram post. The former "Harry Potter" star directed and featured in a commercial for Renais, her gin brand, launched with her brother, Alex Watson. "The US has been my second home since I first went to...
Providence approves $600M budget. Here's what's new and what is changing.
The policy academy was bumped to May 2025 to save money on this fiscal year. The city's commercial property tax rate, one of the highest in the country, stays the same. PROVIDENCE − The city will have a nearly $600-million budget after its approval last week, with an increase in funding for Providence Public Schools and changes to residential property taxes.
Dunham Gets Scoring Started, Finishes Game with Walk-Off Double; Patriots Steal 7 Bases
BRIDGEWATER, NJ - The Somerset Patriots walked-off the Reading Fightin Phils in a 7-6 victory on Monday night in game one of a six-game series at TD Bank Ballpark. Somerset stole a season-high seven bases in the contest, which matches the single game Patriots Double-A era record. The Patriots have won six of their first seven games to begin the second half of the season. Over the first seven games of the second half, Somerset leads all of Double-A with a .291 BA, 52 R, 73 H, 32 XBH, and 124 TB as a team.CLICK HERE TO...
Pineview/E.P. Central wins back-to-back thrillers for District II Senior Division title
PAWTUCKET – Last season, the Pineview Senior League all-star baseball team handily swept East Providence Central in a best-of-three series to capture the District II championship. This year, Pineview joined forces with E.P. Central to repeat as district champs, but unlike last summer’s title series, Pineview/E.P. Central needed to...
SYNTHETIC TURF FIELD AT SLATER MIDDLE SCHOOL
PAWTUCKET – Slater Middle School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, reached a significant milestone Thursday with the official groundbreaking ceremony for its new synthetic turf field, enhancing greenspace for students and residents alike. MAYOR DONALD GREBIEN. The event was attended by community leaders, including Mayor Donald Grebien, Lieutenant Governor Sabina...
“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,...
Bob's To Close Fitchburg, Westborough Stores After Filing For Bankruptcy
The stores will remain open through July 14 as the company sells its remaining items at greatly reduced prices. Some things were marked down as much as 70 percent, according to a news release. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy late last month, is $29.4 million in debt,...
Prison scheme to murder witness, prosecutors and rival gang members foiled by FBI
PROVIDENCE – A prisoner in a federal holding facility in Central Falls conspired with another man to kill five people, including two federal prosecutors, according to an indictment handed up by a grand jury last week in U.S. District Court. Elijah Melton faced fentanyl trafficking charges and was held at the Donald F. Wyatt Detention Facility. While there, he set a plan in motion to target two assistant U.S. Attorneys, two rival gang members and a hostile...
Major power outage in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET - A power outage is impacting some 7,000 customers in Pawtucket and Central Falls. No cause for the outage has been announced. According to the RI Energy site, power should be restored by 10 a.m. for most areas. Some customers saw power come back on shortly before 7 a.m.
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...
Forty years later, CFHS Class of 1984 members relive memories on campus
CENTRAL FALLS –While graduates from Central Falls High School’s Class of 1984 sat at their desks in Room 302 on June 29, Miki Gauthier Bryant chuckled at a memory. “Remember when Jason came in the day after Halloween and had egg yolk all in his hair, but then acted like nothing was wrong?” Gauthier Bryant said.
Lombardi unopposed; three running for school board seat
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Barring an unforeseen miraculous write-in candidacy, Mayor Charles Lombardi will waltz into office for another term in November. No challengers filed for the mayoral seat by last week’s deadline, meaning Lombardi is unopposed for an office he was first sworn into back in 2007.
Memorial Hospital deteriorating as certificate set to expire
PAWTUCKET – The continued lack of redevelopment at the former Memorial Hospital has been frustrating, say city officials, but they remain hopeful about its future. Memorial Hospital remains under private ownership, Grace Voll, spokesperson for Mayor Donald Grebien said, and has a temporary certificate of occupancy through August.
Yacht Club merges pop and politics with soda poll
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Yacht Club Bottling Works is adding a tasty twist to election season with the relaunch of their Soda Pop Poll. What began as a way to bring a bit of fun to a polarizing election has turned into a tradition that soda lovers and political enthusiasts alike look forward to, said Yacht Club CEO John Sgambato.
Phase one of Jenks Park improvements complete this summer
CENTRAL FALLS – Crews from Baccala Concrete were at Jenks Park over the past week pouring new walkways, progress for phase one of a park improvement project that is set to be complete this summer. This “Playground Phase,” according to Deputy Planning Director Diane Jacques, utilizes Community Development Block...
Local Courageous RI winners speak their peace
NORTH PROVIDENCE/LINCOLN – Though he’s studying cognitive science, Yale University sophomore and North Providence resident Nico Upegui loves music. He took the opportunity to communicate the harsh realities of the world and how to prevent violence through it. Upegui’s original song, “My Child,” which he wrote, composed, and...
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