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01/13/2026

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01/13/2026

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced $135,000 in financial assistance will be provided to three merchant associations to bolster the businesses impacted by last month’s deadly shooting at Brown University.

Providence Mayor Brett Smiley announced Monday that $135,000 in financial assistance will be provided to three merchant associations to bolster the businesses impacted by last month’s deadly …

01/13/2026

A popular Coventry boutique will be closing its storefront next month.

A popular Coventry boutique that made a name for itself by selling its products via Facebook Live throughout the pandemic will be closing its storefront next month.

01/13/2026

Mattel said it developed the autistic doll over more than 18 months in partnership with the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. https://www.wpri.com/dont-miss/mattel-adds-an-autistic-barbie-to-doll-line-devoted-to-showcasing-diversity-and-inclusion/

01/13/2026

A federal judge ruled that work on a major offshore wind farm for Rhode Island and Connecticut can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.

Three energy developers are in court this week challenging the Trump administration’s freeze of their offshore wind projects, while President Donald Trump says his goal is to not let any “windmills…

01/13/2026

Providence police say they’re seeing renewed interest from local colleges in connecting campus camera feeds to the city’s Real-Time Crime Center.

Only one school has signed an agreement with Providence police to share camera feeds with their Real-Time Crime Center.

01/13/2026

A Massachusetts lawmaker has filed legislation to create a registry for those convicted of violent crimes.

Will Flanagan is advocating for a bill that would create a registry for people with violent convictions and a mental health issues.

01/13/2026

Bartone Jewelry will be holding a final closing sale this weekend in honor of its late owner.

Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/south-county/south-kingstown-jewelry-store-holds-final-closing-sale-in-honor-of-late-owners-legacy/

01/12/2026

Father Scott Carpentier, the pastor at St. Martha’s Church, was at home preparing for Mass when his phone rang.

An East Providence church is picking up the pieces after it was vandalized over the weekend.

01/12/2026

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Helena Foulkes has committed to disclosing all gifts over $1 that she receives from lobbyists — and she's inviting her opponents to do the same.

The Democratic gubernatorial candidate rolled out three ethics reforms on the day of a potential rival’s big fundraiser.

01/12/2026

The busy season for Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Program is here! The nonprofit program is currently caring for eight green turtles, seven Kemp's Ridley turtles, and one baby gray seal: https://www.wpri.com/news/its-good-news/mystic-aquarium-busy-caring-for-sea-turtles-baby-seal/

01/12/2026

Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities, including increased inspections and better access to records, after the deadly fire at Gabriel House last year.

Massachusetts is enacting a series of safety reforms at assisted living facilities including increased inspections and better access to records following a fire last year that killed 10 residents, …