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Providence Housing Authority shows off residents’ art
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Providence Housing Authority showed off their art Saturday as part of the National Arts for EveryBody Campaign. The events at Carroll Towers and Chad Brown included a tile mural, musical and multimedia performances, and a stop-motion film premiere. The residents were assisted by local artists...
Red Sox Linked to $62 Million Cy Young Winner to Bolster Starting Rotation
The San Francisco Giants had a busy offseason, leading to hopes of competing in 2024. They haven’t met preseason expectations, entering July 27 games with a 50-55 record. If reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell is available, do the Boston Red Sox make sense as a landing spot?
West Nile found in Abington; residents urged to stay skeeter safe
Three mosquitoes from Abington’s southeast corner tested positive for West Nile Virus this week, according to town health officials. These mosquitos were collected on July 23, and were tested by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. West Nile Virus is most commonly transmitted to humans by the bite of...
Providence police investigating fatal shooting
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Providence police are investigating a deadly shooting that happened early Saturday morning. According to a release, police were called to the Walmart on Silver Spring Street around 1 a.m. for a report of a shooting. When officers arrived, they found a man inside a large box truck who had been shot. […]
‘Killer’ mom Lindsay Clancy still in hospital 18 months after ‘strangling 3 kids to death’ as DNA evidence delays trial
THE mother accused of strangling her three children to death with exercise bands has waived her latest court appearance DNA tests put the trial date on hold. Lindsay Clancy from Boston, Massachusetts has been charged with three counts of murder and strangulation as well as battery with a dangerous weapon.
Canton woman with ALS finds way to read to her grandchildren even after she’s gone
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct a name in a caption and clarify who will push Della Larsen in the Falmouth Road Race. A year ago in April, Della Larsen, 59, was diagnosed with an incurable disease that is expected to take away her ability to do basic tasks over the next few years or months before it claims her life.
Cost of living in RI, Biden's ballots, golf courses worth the drive: Top stories this week
Here are some of The Providence Journal's most-read stories for the week of July 21, supported by your subscriptions. • It doesn't get more Rhode Island than a tour of a lighthouse, except maybe if you brought along a Del's. While some of the state's lighthouses have been accessible for years, the Pomham Rocks Lighthouse –...
Kevin Durant and Steph Curry show NBA hasn't gotten soft, give no advice for Boston Celtics' repeat hopes
The Boston Celtics seem to have brought the edge out in the NBA. When questioned by reporters at the 2024 Olympics whether or not they had any advice for the Cs on repeating, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry acted as though even asking was a fool's errand. "I wouldn't give...
Taste of Rhode Island Hosts Summer Series Event
Taste of Rhode Island, a celebration of Rhode Island’s great food, local spirits and live entertainment, returned to the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick with its Summer Series on June 5. The event, produced by Pat Paolino Cruz, Pat Cruz Events, and Lupe Aguilar, Rhody Foody, showcased more than 50 of the state’s best restaurants, bakeries and caterers alongside local and regional wineries, distilleries and breweries. Guests were treated to live music, cooking demonstrations, a red carpet, and photo booth opportunities and a chance to vote for their favorite tastes along with celebrity guest judges. VIP ticket holders received early admission, swag bags with treats and access to a separate VIP lounge area. Taste of Rhode Island corporate sponsors included The Perry Group and Luke Renchan Entertainment. The event supports Rhode Island-based nonprofit MAE Organization for the Homeless.
Honoring 1090 WILD-AM, a station that brought R&B, New Edition to Bostonians and the world
If you grew up in the era of high tops, popped collars, Nerds and Reese’s Pieces, New Edition’s “Candy Girl” will probably bring you back. The group was relatively unknown in February of 1983, when Ricky Bell and producer Maurice Starr walked into the studios of WILD 1090, a small AM radio station which put R&B on Boston’s airwaves from 1973 to 2011.
In Red Sox comeback, Alex Cora’s decision to pinch hit for veteran pays off
BOSTON — Right-handed hitting slugger Tyler O’Neill is second on the Red Sox in homers (20), slugging percentage (.536) and OPS (.890). But manager Alex Cora decided to pinch hit for him behind 7-6 in the eighth inning Friday. It paid off and the Red Sox won 9-7 over the Yankees here at Fenway Park.
With an assist from Marcus Jones, Covered By Music is on a mission to nurture future Boston music stars
This local nonprofit operates a music camp taught by award-winning professionals. Even at music camp, Patriots cornerback Marcus Jones couldn’t resist breaking down a huddle at the end of a long day. Football fans know Jones as an All-Pro punt returner and the first NFL player since 1947 to...
Boston Bruins Boost Defense with New Acquisition Andrew Peeke
Boston Bruins acquire Andrew Peeke from the Columbus Blue Jackets, solidifying his spot in the team's bottom pairing for 2024-25 after struggling for ice time with the Blue Jackets. Peeke recorded 44 hits in just 15 regular-season games for the Bruins. Peeke averaged over 21 minutes per game in the...
Providence - “Best Run City” - Sends Out Tax Bills After They Are Due
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley claims that he is running the “best run city” in America. While national rankings put Providence at 60th, more governing issues are cropping up, raising more questions about the Smiley administration’s management. The most recent faux pas was this past week when the...
Autism is just 'a part of me,' but an obstacle to finding a cancer diagnosis
This is Disability Pride Month, marking the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. 21-year-old Jonathan Gardner is a person who has autism. He lives in East Bridgewater, and he's a cancer survivor. In 2021, he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer, but he said getting a...
Reporter Discusses ‘Odds’ of Celtics Reunion With 1st-Round Center
The Boston Celtics have brought back players who’d played for them before. One they could certainly use is former starting center Robert Williams III. However, MassLive’s Brian Robb wrote that a reunion between the two sides wasn’t likely. At least not in the near future. Robb wrote...
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