Hundreds of fans gathered in East Providence, Rhode Island, to watch Portugal's World Cup match against Colombia. The event took place on Warren Avenue on Saturday evening, coinciding with the final day of group play in the tournament. Supporters dressed in Po…
Providence police are investigating an incident in which shots were fired into a home early Saturday morning. Just before 3 a.m., officers responded to a call on Ophelia Street reporting gunfire. Upon arrival, they discovered damage to the front door of a resi…
Bishop Bruce Lewandowski ordained two new priests, Reverend Mateusz Christopher Puzanowski and Reverend Vincent Jeremiah "Jay" Zizza, during a ceremony at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence, Rhode Island. The ordination took place on Saturday…
A man in Rhode Island has contracted the rare Powassan virus, a disease transmitted through tick bites, the Rhode Island Department of Health reported. The Powassan virus is uncommon but can cause serious neurological illness. Health officials confirmed the di…
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 on Friday to talk about the effects of the World Cup on the city. During the interview, he highlighted how the event has brought increased attention and visitors to Providence, boosting local businesses an…
On June 24, candidates filed to run for Providence City Council ahead of the 4 p.m. deadline at City Hall. To qualify, candidates must be registered Providence voters residing in the ward they seek to represent and have registered at least 30 days before filin…
On June 5, the Rhode Island House of Representatives approved a $750,000 budget amendment supporting multilingual education through the Support and Access to Bilingual Education (SABE) Act, sponsored by Rep. David Morales. The act aims to increase the number o…
The Providence Children’s Museum is celebrating its 49th anniversary by hosting a special event called the "Free Day of Play" on Saturday, June 27. In partnership with Centreville Bank, the museum will offer families free admission for the day. This collaborat…
Trinity Repertory Company has announced auditions for children to participate in its 50th annual production of "A Christmas Carol." The theater is preparing early for the holiday season, inviting young performers to join the cherished tradition. Alongside the…
ENGin, a global nonprofit organization, is seeking volunteers to support Ukrainians in improving their English through conversation. Volunteers will engage in one-hour weekly video calls with learners in Ukraine for at least 12 weeks, with flexible scheduling…
Caritas Smile, an organization dedicated to supporting underserved communities through international service trips, is seeking a volunteer grant writer. The volunteer will be responsible for writing and submitting grant proposals to various foundations, organi…
Art League RI, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting art enthusiasts with leading local artists, is seeking volunteers to support its fundraising activities. The group is particularly interested in individuals with experience in event planning, mark…
