Snow beginning to affect roads, runways in Rhode Island
By Bryan RourkeWARWICK, R.I. -- Police departments around the state are reporting numerous, but minor car accidents caused by the snow; but nothing serious, so far. At 9 p.m. at T.F. Green Airport, the...
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Snow to blanket R.I. overnight; up to foot possible in some areas
By Daryl Ann West "> The Providence Journal/ Glenn Osmundson A light snow begins to fall on an owl perched on a branch in Cumberland at about 3 p.m. on Saturday. More photos... More than 10 inches...
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Photo: Playing in the snow in Prospect Park
By News staff Providence Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Mike Leone, of Providence, with his dog Layla in Prospect Park in Providence Saturday evening.
View ArticleFrom True to Pants on Fire: PolitiFact Rhode Island's Top Ten of 2012
By Timothy S. MurphyPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Did Congress in its early days require ship owners -- and seamen -- to buy health insurance? Are there more atheists in the United States than members of other...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Museum awarded federal grant for aircraft carrier
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: An 11-month-old boy is in critical condition at Hasbro Children's Hospital after he apparently fell into a bucket of water and bleach that his mother had used to...
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Photo: A field of white in Hopkinton
By News staff Providence Journal photo / Andrea Panciera The snowstorm Saturday night leaves 6 to 8 inches on the Panciera family farm in south Hopkinton. This view to the northeast captures a blue sky...
View ArticleIsolated power outages likely later in the day as wind kicks up heavy snow
By Daryl Ann WestPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With heavy snow clinging to tree branches and power lines across the state, isolated power outages are possible as winds increase later today, according to our...
View ArticleTwo-alarm fire heavily damages West Warwick apartment complex; dozens evacuated
By News staffWEST WARWICK, R.I. -- A two-alarm fire at the Echo Valley Apartments on Maple Avenue forced dozens of people from their apartments early Sunday morning. Some fled in their night clothes...
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Photo Gallery: Dogs, and the people who love them
By Visuals staff Providence Journal files / Kris Craig A few of the many performing poodles that live and travel with Irena Markova. The pooches were part of an act for the 2008 Big Apple Circus, held...
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Snow removal continues at Gillette ahead of Patriots game / Photo
By Paul Kenyon The Providence Journal / Mary Murphy Workers clear snow from the last section of seats on Sunday at Gillette Stadium, about three hours before the start of the game as the New England...
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Reinvent RI: Time to step up | Ideas on how to turn around the state's...
By News staff The Providence Journal / Steve Szydlowski After another brutal economic year for Rhode Island, the state's three top political leaders talk about vision, taxes and other ideas for change....
View ArticleCranston Mayor Fung plans to start pension reform talks in January
By Paul DavisCRANSTON, R.I. -- Mayor Allan W. Fung said Monday he will discuss pension cuts with retired police and firefighters in January. "I'm hoping to start productive sessions" soon, said the...
View ArticlePresident Obama 'hopeful' fiscal cliff deal will be reached
By News staffWASHINGTON (AP) -- President Obama Monday said he's hopeful that a deal will be reached today to avoid a tax increase on middle class families. In a televised address to the nation, Mr....
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Second annual 'Pit Bull Plunge' planned for Warwick
By Barbara Polichetti Courtesy photo WARWICK, R.I. -- Penguins and polar bears are the animal names often ascribed to the bracing New Year's day ocean plunges that many hearty folks take part in fun...
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Green Day reschedules Mohegan, Dunk concerts
By Lynne Chaput Photo by Eric Reed / Invision / AP, file BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Green Day takes to the road March 28 on a tour postponed in September when band member Billie Joe...
View ArticleNew Year's free Tipsy Tow not offered in RI, AAA says
By Donita NaylorPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The so-called national offer for a free tow home if you are too drunk to drive between 6 p.m. New Year's Eve to 6 a.m. New Year's Day is not good in Rhode Island, an...
View ArticleAG drops gun case against janitor who brought gun to Journal
By Amanda MilkovitsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A former janitor at The Providence Journal will not be criminally prosecuted for bringing a loaded .22-caliber pistol and ammunition to work last spring. The...
View ArticlePrivate phone conversations overheard at R.I. Labor Department
By Bruce LandisPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state Department of Labor and Training is notifying hundreds of its customers that their phone conversations with the agency on Dec. 24 about benefits, including...
View ArticleFEMA says Sandy disaster aid tops $1 million in RI
By Alex KuffnerFederal disaster aid to Rhode Island for damage caused by superstorm Sandy has topped $1 million, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Since President Obama's Dec. 14...
View ArticleHouse won't vote before midnight on 'cliff' deal
By News staffWASHINGTON (AP) -- The House will miss the midnight Monday deadline lawmakers set for voting to avoid the "fiscal cliff." House Republicans notified lawmakers that the chamber will vote...
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