Langevin applauds Obama's stance on gun violence in State of the Union message
By Richard C. DujardinPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- U.S. Rep. James Langevin says he applauds President Obama's proposals for changing gun laws in his State of the Union address along with the president's...
View ArticleMembers of Rhode Island's congressional delegation praise president's speech
By Richard C. DujardinPresident Obama's State of the Union speech got a strong thumbs-up Tuesday night from members of the state's congressional delegation, all Democrats. U.S. Rep David N. Cicilline...
View ArticleGay marriage group questions survey results
By Randal EdgarPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Responding to a poll that indicates most Rhode Island voters believe the same-sex marriage issue should be decided by voters, Rhode Islanders United for Marriage...
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Frank DiPaolo, retired State House doorkeeper and mentor to Patrick Kennedy...
By Richard C. Dujardin The Providence Journal/Connie Grosch NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Frank DiPaolo Jr., the longtime doorkeeper at the State House who guided Patrick Kennedy when the former...
View ArticleToday in RI history: Governor's Jeep stolen
By Thomas J. MorganA year ago today: Johnson & Wales University will more than triple the voluntary payments it makes annually to Providence - from $308,890 to $958,000. 5 years ago today: The...
View ArticleRhode Islanders to join in national climate rally this weekend
By Maria ArmentalPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A contingent of local environmental activists will participate in the "Forward Climate" rally outside the White House over the weekend. The rally, which organizers...
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Man sought in bank robbery spree caught after fifth robbery
By Amanda MilkovitsCRANSTON, R.I. -- The convicted bank robber sought in a week-long bank robbery spree in two cities was caught Thursday night after the fifth bank robbery-- just a short distance from...
View ArticleSunny, warmer on Friday, chance of rain and snow showers on Saturday
By Tim BarmannIt will be mostly sunny on Friday with the temperature expected to reach 51 degrees, according to the National West Service. There's a slight chance of snow showers early Saturday, then a...
View ArticlePawtucket man hospitalized for severe burns in apartment fire
By Maria ArmentalPAWTUCKET, R.I. -- A Pawtucket man remains in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital, where he is being treated for severe burns to his head, back, chest and arms, Pawtucket Fire...
View ArticleRibbon-cutting to celebrate new nursing home and East Providence...
By Felice FreyerEAST PROVIDENCE, RI -- State and local officials are expected at a ribbon-cutting ceremony this afternoon for Tockwotton on the Waterfront, a 156-room assisted living residence and...
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Homeless advocate Joyce dies after cancer battle
By Maria Armental The Providence Journal/Mary Murphy John Joyce of the R.I. Homeless Advocacy Project, speaks as homeless and affordable housing advocates celebrate the passage of landmark legislation...
View ArticleSen. Reed calls on Obama to create manufacturing hub in RI
By Kate BramsonPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants Rhode Island on President Obama's radar as he calls on Congress to provide $1 billion to open 15 manufacturing hubs around the country....
View ArticleMollis warns business owners against complying with a direct-mail request
By Kate BramsonPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island business owners, don't be fooled into giving out details about your company and $125 requested by a direct-mail solicitation from an entity called "Rhode...
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Habitat for Humanity Greater Providence names new director
By Christine DunnCONNIE HANNERPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Connie Hanner has been named executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Rhode Island - Greater Providence, the affiliate announced Friday. Hanner...
View ArticleCranston strikes down pay raises for administrators
By Lynn ArditiCRANSTON, R.I. _ The School Committee has struck down a proposal by the superintendent to grant 2 percent pay raises to school administrators for the fiscal year that begins July 1....
View ArticleWitness: Man charged in slaying came to house wanting to fight
By Katie Mulvaney WARWICK -- Furious texts and phone calls preceded Tony Gonzalez's arrival at her Nausauket Road house, Patricia Delomba told jurors Friday. Gonzalez held his hands out to show he...
View ArticleU.S. Attorney: Robber to plead guilty
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. - A robbery suspect has agreed to plead guilty in federal court to robbing eight banks in Rhode Island and one in Massachusetts, it was announced Friday by United...
View ArticleEx-coach given 5-years in child pornography case
By Thomas J. MorganPROVIDENCE, R.I. - Glen Matteson, 52, a former Chariho High School assistant soccer coach, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Providence Friday to five years in federal prison...
View ArticleR.I. seeks temporary workers to help clean up after Sandy
By Bryan RourkePROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The state is looking to hire unemployed Rhode Islanders to help clean up state beaches and parks that were affected by superstorm Sandy, Governor Chafee announced...
View ArticleDefiant man accused of 5 R.I. bank robberies arraigned / Video
By Amanda Milkovits WARWICK, R.I. -- The ex-convict accused of robbing five banks in a week in Cranston and Providence made a scene during his arraignment in District Court on Friday. Vaughn Watrous,...
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