Category Archives: Featured
Raimondo, Fung spar over schools
Governor Gina Raimondo stands outside Cranston High School East while criticizing Mayor Allan Fung’s “inaction” on school construction. Photo by Tessa Roy, WPRO News. By Tessa Roy, W...
Sep 19, 2018
North Smithfield Council President seeks to recall Nike resolution
WPRO News North Smithfield Council President John Beauregard issued a statement Wednesday saying that he will seek to recall the controversial Nike resolution that was passed 3-2 at a meeting on Monda...
Sep 19, 2018
Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI probe before she testifies
By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) - Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett K...
Sep 19, 2018
Biden to stump for Rhode Island Democrats
Vice President Joe Biden praises Rhode Island’s RhodeWorks infrastructure program in East Providence. Photo by Steve Klamkin WPRO News PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Former Vice President Joe Biden is ...
Sep 19, 2018
GRESH’S GRADES: Not a lot to like in Patriots’ Week 2 loss
Editor's Note: Andy Gresh will be part of The Providence Journal's Patriots coverage for the season. "Gresh's Grades" will appear each week in print, on providencejournal.com/sports, and on 630wpro.co...
Sep 18, 2018
Union calls for courthouse shutdown due to bedbugs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Union workers say a Rhode Island courthouse should be shut down over reports of bedbugs. The Providence Journal reports the union representing court clerks and deputy she...
Sep 18, 2018
Man accused of threatening reporters indicted by grand jury
A California man allegedly made a series of threats to Boston Globe employees in which he echoed President Trump’s anti-press language. Image via CNN BOSTON (AP) – A federal grand jury has...
Sep 18, 2018
Fung campaign, homeowner speak out on hanged campaign sign
.@MayorFung lawn sign hangs from a noose at a home in Chepachet among signs for other candidates. No answer at the door. Fung campaign calls it "hateful" and "plain disgusting". #RIGov2018 #RIPoli -SK...
Sep 18, 2018
Man in police cruiser theft sentenced to prison
Donald Morgan appears in court. Pool photo by David DelPoio The Providence Journal PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – A Rhode Island man who stole a state police cruiser before setting off a chain of event...
Sep 14, 2018
4 candidates in Rhode Island primary seek recounts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) – Four candidates have requested recounts following Rhode Island’s primary elections. The Providence Journal reports David O’Connell, State Sen. Paul Jabour, Re...
Sep 14, 2018
