Cranston man charged with stealing toilet fixtures from fast-food restaurants
By Richard C. DujardinJOHNSTON, R.I. -- A 54-year-old Cranston man, already facing charges of stealing the toilet fixtures from nine stores and businesses in Warwick, was arraigned Monday on an...
View Article2 men charged in theft of copper ground wire from Richmond utility pole
By Donita NaylorRICHMOND, R.I. -- Two men were arrested Thursday and charged with stealing a large section of copper ground wire from a utility pole on Hillsdale Road, Richmond Police Chief Elwood M....
View ArticleA path to legal immigration opens for a young man with big dreams
By Lynn ArditiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Billy Leiva grew up on American favorites such as Spider-Man and pizza, and dreamed of flying to outer space. He read history books; became the first president of his...
View ArticleBryant postpones Saturday hoops double-header
By Mike McDermottSMITHFIELD -- Bryant University has postponed Saturday's college basketball double-header with Sacred Heart University. The women will now play at 1 p.m. Sunday, followed by the men at...
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Family, friends of crash victim Sullynette Sanchez protest outside Traffic...
By Tatiana Pina Providence Journal video / Andrew Dickerman Family and friends of crash victim Sullynette Sanchez protest at the Traffic Tribunal, where Benjamin Servideo faced traffic charges after he...
View ArticleSchool closings, parking bans multiplying in anticipation of storm
By News staffMost Rhode Island schools have cancelled classes Friday, along with closings at government agencies, businesses and community groups, in anticipation for the expected blizzard. Check out...
View ArticleFriday's performance of 'American Idiot' at PPAC rescheduled
By Channing GrayWith the prospect of snow this weekend, and lots of it, the Providence Performing Arts Center has rescheduled Friday's performance of the Green Day musical "American Idiot" for Sunday,...
View ArticleUpdate: Apartment tower proposal pulled from Providence board agenda
By Paul GrimaldiPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A request for a "pre-application" review of an apartment tower proposal considered for downtown has been pulled from the agenda of the city's Downtown Design Review...
View ArticleRI lawmakers file labor-backed bill to raise income tax for wealthy
By Katherine GreggPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- To cut or raise state taxes: which is better for Rhode Island's struggling economy? The debate began anew Thursday with the formal filing by a group of House...
View ArticleState House leaders to hold 'arts charrette' on Monday
By Bill Van SiclenSure they're good for your soul, but can the arts stimulate economic activity? And if so, what's the best way to kickstart the "creative economy"? On Monday, those and other questions...
View ArticleGrant will help teach heart attack symptoms to Central Falls women
By Features staffU.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Women's Health has awarded YWCA of Rhode Island a grant for a Spanish language heart attack awareness campaign, the YWCA...
View ArticleCranston Police postpone recruitment day due to blizzard
By Amanda MilkovitsCRANSTON, R.I. -- The Cranston Police Department is postponing Saturday's recruitment drive due to the blizzard. The Police Department, which plans to hire six officers to fill...
View ArticleSpecial needs patients urged to register for help in storm
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state Department of Health on Thursday urged those with special health-care needs to enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry in advance of...
View ArticleDOT: Curtail Friday driving
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state Department of Transportation on Thursday urged motorists to avoid unnecessary travel on Friday, and to conclude all travel by noontime, before heavy...
View ArticleGrant will help teach heart-attack symptoms to Central Falls women
By Features staffU.S Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Women's Health has awarded YWCA of Rhode Island a grant for a Spanish-language heart attack awareness campaign, the YWCA and...
View ArticleAirlines canceling flights in advance of storm
By News staffBy the Associated Press The big storm heading for the Northeast is already disrupting air travel. United Airlines said it has already canceled 900 flights for Friday in advance of the...
View ArticleUse your smartphone to get latest blizzard news, power outages, emergency info
By News staffIf the blizzard knocks out power to our region, you can still stay connected to important information through your smartphone. As part of your storm preparations, don't forget to make sure...
View ArticleAmtrak, MBTA to cut service Friday afternoon
By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- In anticipation of Friday's winter storm, Amtrak says it will reduce service on Friday between New York and Boston. Southbound service will be suspended after...
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Photos: Blizzard of 2013
By Pamela Reinsel Cotter Providence Journal photos We're loading up Blizzard of 2013 photos on the Providence Journal Facebook page. See them here
View ArticleCranston mayor says city 'hit hard' by blizzard
By Barbara PolichettiCRANSTON, R.I. -- Saying that the city was "hit hard" by the storm, Mayor Allan Fung said his office is tracking power outages and having public works crews get main roads clear...
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