Providence Mayor Brett Smiley appeared on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to talk about key topics affecting the city. He focused on the upcoming school year, addressing plans and priorities to ensure a successful start for students and staff. Smiley emphasized the imp…
The week of August 3 to August 9, 2026, in Providence, RI, promises to be a delightful blend of summer warmth and local charm. Residents and visitors alike will find the city buzzing with vibrant activities, from the serene waters of the Woonasquatucket River…
University Orthopedics is offering free pre-participation exams for student-athletes preparing for the fall sports season. These exams, which are typically required before participating in sports, will be available at no cost on Saturday, August 1. This initia…
Crossroads Rhode Island is progressing with the construction of new affordable housing aimed at medically vulnerable adults experiencing homelessness in Providence. The project is advancing on schedule, addressing the increasing demand for supportive housing i…
The Rhode Island Blood Center is seeking volunteers for its Volunteer Café Assistant program, which supports blood donors at donor centers and mobile blood drives across Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Volunteers play a key role in providing a welcoming…
State officials in Rhode Island have confirmed the presence of West Nile virus in mosquito samples collected on July 20 from three communities: Providence, East Providence, and North Providence. This detection has led authorities to raise the risk level for We…
In January 2025, early-career doctors at Rhode Island Hospital became the first physicians in the state to unionize, joining the Committee of Interns and Residents (CIR-SEIU). Over a year later, negotiations with Brown University Health management remain unres…
Lillian “Lil” G. (Santoro) Favicchio of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully at home on July 25, 2026, at the age of 96. Born in Providence on June 6, 1930, she was a 1948 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School. Lil began her career at Industrial Nat…
As the summer sun bathes Providence in warmth, the week of July 27 to August 2, 2026, promises a vibrant atmosphere filled with local events and community spirit. Residents and visitors alike can enjoy the lush parks and scenic waterfront, where families gathe…
Physicians represented by a union at several major hospitals in the Providence metropolitan area organized a rally on Thursday to highlight their ongoing contract negotiations. The demonstration aimed to bring attention to the issues faced by doctors as talks…
A Rhode Island restaurant is experiencing a decline in business due to public concern over a cyclospora outbreak, an illness known for causing unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms. The fear surrounding the infection has led customers to avoid dining at the est…
Dr. Edward McGookin, Chief of Primary Care at Brown University Health, appeared on Community Focus on 12 News at 4 Wednesday to discuss primary care in Rhode Island. During the interview, he highlighted the challenges and opportunities facing the primary care…
