PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The 20th anniversary celebration of the Rally4Recovery took place at the Providence Innovation District Park on Sunday. Rally4Recovery Rhode Island President Abbie Knapton said that the event is "Southern New England's largest celebration of recovery." The…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts are bracing for more rain Wednesday after a downpour caused flooding in many communities. The region is expected to see one or two inches of rain and possibly more thunderstorms. Attleboro Public…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Monday night's heavy rain led to flooding all across Rhode Island. Branch Avenue in Providence saw some of the worst, leaving tons of damage. For one business…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley said that all PVDFest events for Sunday are cancelled due to storms and lightning. Smiley added that flash flood warnings are also in place. "Festival goers are recommended to use caution when driving…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The long-awaited PVDFest returns to the city this weekend. The free outdoor arts festival will look different this year with a new date and location, but the city of…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest is this weekend -- and Mayor Brett Smiley is preparing to kick off the signature arts festival. PVDFest runs for three days, starting on Sept. 8. In the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley announced Tuesday a new agreement between the city of Providence and four private higher education institutions. Smiley said the new agreement pertains to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department released body camera footage from an arrest that was alleged by the Rhode Island ACLU and BLM Rhode Island PAC to include officers using "excessive…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After a major, undercover drug bust in Kennedy Plaza was outlined by police Thursday, commuters hope this is the first of many improvements downtown. Mayor Brett Smiley…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- PVDFest released an interactive map alongside the event's full schedule of performers and vendors. The map and schedule for the event that takes place from Sept. 8 to Sept. 10 at 195 District Park can be…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police named 25 suspects after an undercover investigation into illegal drug sales at Kennedy Plaza. Police and Mayor Brett Smiley provided an update Thursday on a…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Police Department said an undercover operation led to multiple arrests in connection to illegal drug sales being made in Kennedy Plaza. According to police, the investigation was conducted over the past several months. Over…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island leaders cut the ribbon at the new Bally's Event Lawn in Providence on Wednesday. Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Bally's representatives were in attendance at the opening ceremony.…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police have blocked off several streets near city hall after a threat was made Tuesday afternoon. According to Mayor Brett Smiley's Press Secretary Josh Estrella, the office was made aware of a threat specific to…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A homeless encampment on Charles Street in Providence was cleared on Monday. Protestors gathered near the site as those living at the encampment were asked…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence will order a homeless encampment located on Charles Street to be vacated Monday. Mayor Brett Smiley said that the city has "expressed our concern" for several months over the safety of individuals…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police are looking to recruit new officers for its 72nd police academy -- which was included in Mayor Brett Smiley's fiscal year 2024 budget. "I am excited to be taking this next step in improving…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- In front of the victim's family, the Sterling Avenue fatal stabbing suspect appeared in front of a district court judge. Yomar Espada, 27, is charged with William Sarmiento's…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A month after Mayor Brett Smiley said he was considering a change to PVDFest, he now says that businesses in downtown can have a block party on the first day of the festival. Businesses can now…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Traffic changes are coming to Allens Avenue Monday as work begins to repair the Providence Hurricane Barrier. Earlier this month, Mayor Brett Smiley said he was investing $1.5 million to replace the underground hydraulics of the…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Roughly a year after partnering with Scout, Governor Dan McKee and the state of Rhode Island are terminating their contract with the Philadelphia-based company that planned to…
FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) -- Heavy rain over Southern New England caused flooding throughout the area on Friday. Cars in Fall River had to drive through the parking lot of a shopping plaza…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Board of Licenses is forcing Legacy Lounge to close its doors for good after patrons were locked inside afterhours. Chairman of the board, Dylan Conley, confirmed…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley awarded grants to childcare facilities in Providence hit with ripple effects of the coronavirus pandemic Thursday. Smiley announced the Early Learning Infrastructure Support Program grantees at the Beautiful Beginnings Care Center on Elmwood…
