At a Ward 5 City Council candidate forum on August 3, Democrat Jackie Goldman, Republican Christopher Woodley, and Independent Timothy Donahue outlined their positions on housing, public safety, schools, and infrastructure before about 40 residents at Mount Pl…
Rhode Island State Police reported that first responders were dispatched to a crash on I-95 South near the Branch Avenue exit just before 11 p.m. Upon arrival, they encountered a man who claimed that his car had been stolen and was involved in the accident. Th…
Police responded to a serious rollover crash on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 in Providence late Friday night. The incident caused significant disruption to traffic as emergency crews worked at the scene. Details about the number of vehicles involved,…
Rhode Island State Police arrested three men for allegedly driving at speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour. The arrests highlight ongoing efforts by law enforcement to address dangerous driving behaviors on state roads. While specific details about the location…
On Tuesday afternoon, a car crashed into an apartment building in East Providence, prompting an investigation by local police. The incident caused damage to the building, though details about any injuries or the cause of the crash have not yet been released. A…
City crews are responding to a water main break at the intersection of Cranston and Dexster streets in Providence. Officials have advised residents to avoid the area until the situation is resolved. The break has likely disrupted water service and caused traff…
A motorcyclist died following a crash on Interstate 195 in Providence on Thursday night. Authorities responded to the scene and have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Details about the motorcyclist’s identity, the circumstances…
East Providence recently implemented changes to a local roundabout following concerns raised by a resident during a ride-along with Mayor Bob DaSilva. The resident highlighted that the yield signs at the roundabout were arranged differently compared to other i…
Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced the city’s annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Display will return on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at India Point Park starting at 7 PM. This year’s event is especially significant as it marks the 250th anniver…
A dump truck overturned on Branch Avenue in Providence on Wednesday morning, leading to a temporary road closure. Authorities responded to the incident promptly to manage the situation and ensure public safety. The rollover caused a disruption in traffic flow,…
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has released video footage capturing the collapse of a parapet on Route 10 that occurred on Friday, April 24. The incident caused a significant disruption, halting train service between New York and Boston.…
At its June 16 meeting, the City Plan Commission (CPC) deadlocked 2-2 on whether to reduce the parking requirement for a new health center at 14 Cargill Street from 66 spaces to 20. The health center, proposed by the Rhode Island Public Health Institute (RIPHI…
