Providence opens kid-friendly center downtown
By News staffPROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) -- Providence has added several kid-friendly amenities to a downtown park as efforts to transform the city's core continue. Mayor Angel Taveras cut the ribbon on the...
View ArticleR.I. Latino Public Radio lines up potential 2014 candidates for Saturday...
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. - The airwaves of Rhode Island's Latino Public Radio station will be buzzing Saturday with the voices of potential 2014 political candidates. Governor Chafee and at...
View ArticleEx-Patriot Aaron Hernandez indicted in murder of Odin Lloyd in Attleboro
By W. Zachary MalinowskiFALL RIVER, Mass. -- Aaron Hernandez, the former star tight end for the New England Patriots, was indicted on Thursday for first-degree murder in the execution-style slaying of...
View ArticleNewport panel chair says city violating ADA
By News staffNEWPORT, R.I. (AP) -- The chairwoman of a Newport committee on access for the disabled is resigning and accusing city officials of ignoring the panel's advice. The Newport Daily News...
View ArticleHighway exit in Warwick to close for construction
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state Department of Transportation will temporarily close Exit 14A (Route 37 East) off of Route 95 North on Sept. 4 as part of a construction project on Route...
View ArticlePolice accuse Glocester man of growing, selling marijuana
By Maria ArmentalGLOCESTER, R.I. -- A local man is being held without bail on charges he was growing and selling marijuana from his Cherry Valley Road home, the police said. David Frost, 25, of 32...
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Sandywoods in Tiverton wins architectural award
By Christine Dunn Providence Journal file photo / John Freidah All the rental buildings at Sandywoods are eco-friendly with small footprints, facing front porches and large basements for artist's...
View ArticleRI Department of Education accepting applications for child and adult food...
By Linda BorgPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) is accepting applications from public and private institutions that would like to participate in the federally funded Child and...
View ArticleAstor heir, 89, granted medical parole in NY
By News staffNEW YORK (AP) -- An 89-year-old heir to one of America's earliest megafortunes has been granted medical parole after two months in a New York prison. He was convicted of siphoning millions...
View ArticleReport predicts little growth, aging population in RI over 30 years
By Barbara PolichettiPROVIDENCE -- During the next 30 years, Rhode Island's population will largely remain stagnant and will be an aging demographic, according to a recent report prepared by the state...
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Full circle: Nuala Pell receives award for public service / Photo
By News staff Providence Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Nuala Pell blows a kiss to an audience member Thursday night after being presented the Claiborne Pell Center Award at a celebration of her...
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Photo: Nuala Pell receives award for public service
By News staff Providence Journal photo/Glenn Osmundson Nuala Pell blows a kiss to an audience member Thursday night after being presented the Claiborne Pell Center Award at a celebration of her...
View ArticleNice weekend on the way
By Jack PerryPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Drier air moves into the region today, setting up a nice late-summer weekend. Expect partly sunny skies today with a high near 83, according to the National Weather...
View ArticleRI State Police probe whether money is missing from Cumberland Fire District
By News staffCUMBERLAND, R.I. (AP) -- State police are investigating a fire district headquarters in Cumberland on a report that thousands of dollars may be missing from the department. The Woonsocket...
View ArticleHernandez cousin due in court on contempt charge
By News staffERIKA NIEDOWSKI Associated Press ATTLEBORO, Mass. (AP) -- A cousin of former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was due in court on a contempt charge after authorities say she refused to...
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RI waste hauler agrees to pay fine, remove chemicals from schools
By Lynn Arditi Providence Journal photo/ Lynn Arditi Kevin Fitzgerald, regional sales director for PSC, talks about chemical removal in the science lab at Cranston West High School. Cranston Mayor Alan...
View ArticleSuspect in daylight killing of Providence grandfather held without bail
By Amanda MilkovitsJudier Dixon, 19, has been held without bail in the murder of a grandfather who was shot to death while working on his van this spring in Providence. Providence police say Richard...
View ArticleCenter for Southeast Asians fundraiser Friday evening
By Karen Lee ZinerPROVIDENCE, RI -- The Center for Southeast Asians will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a benefit Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at The Providence Marriott at One Orms Street. Tickets are...
View ArticleHernandez cousin pleads not guilty, held without bail on contempt charge
By W. Zachary MalinowskiFALL RIVER, Mass. -- A cousin of ex-new England Patriot Aaron Hernandez agreed to be held without bail on a contempt of court charge on Friday for refusing to testify before the...
View ArticleSoldier guilty of murder for Fort Hood shootings
By News staffFORT HOOD, Texas (AP) -- Army Maj. Nidal Hasan was convicted Friday in the 2009 shooting rampage at Fort Hood, a shocking assault against American troops at home by one of their own who...
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