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A patient at Butler Hospital was taken into custody after assaulting hospital staff and injuring a Providence police officer, authorities reported. The incident occurred at the hospital, where the patient became aggressive, leading to intervention by law enfor…

Providence businesses are gearing up for a busy weekend as the New England Patriots prepare to face the Houston Texans in a crucial playoff game on Sunday. Local restaurants, bars, and retail stores expect a surge in customers eager to celebrate and support th…

A man from Dighton has been sentenced to ten years in prison for driving under the influence and causing a serious crash on Interstate 195. The wrong-way incident resulted in a collision that left six individuals hospitalized. Authorities determined that the d…

In his recent State of the State address, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee proposed a new child tax credit aimed at supporting families with children. The credit is designed to provide financial relief to households, helping to offset the costs of raising child…

The City of Providence has introduced the "Safe Providence for All" initiative, which includes the Executive Order and the Providence Community-Police Relations Act aimed at enhancing community safety and police relations. As part of this effort, residents hav…

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has announced four judicial nominations, including former State Senate Majority Leader Michael McCaffrey for a judgeship on the state District Court. McCaffrey’s extensive legislative experience positions him as a notable additi…

Downtown Providence offers a variety of engaging events and experiences this week. On Friday, January 16, Symposium Books teams up with Bolt Coffee to host a free “Silent Book Club” from 7 to 9 pm at Bolt Coffee on Washington Street. Participants are invited t…

Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa, Providence City Council, and WeGotSoccer, announced a partnership to activate Waterplace Park Pavilion as PUMA’s House of Portugal during Rhode Island’s Summer of Soccer from May 1 to A…

The Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC), in partnership with WPRI CBS 12 and the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), will hold a community blood drive on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will take place in PPAC’s Marquee Room a…

The Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) in Providence has completed a major multiphase renovation aimed at redefining event hosting in New England. Finished in November, the upgrade modernizes meeting spaces with flexible designs, new interior finishes, adva…

Rhode Island’s sports tourism is thriving during the winter months, bolstered by a busy schedule of 17 sporting events and related meetings projected to generate $15.5 million in direct spending in the first quarter of 2026. These events are expected to bring…

Providence is gearing up for football season with several bars and restaurants offering prime spots to watch the big game. Providence GPub is a longtime favorite downtown, featuring 17 wide-screen TVs, 20 craft beers on tap, and a gaming area with pool tables…