Crossroads to celebrate opening of new Summer Street housing development
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- This morning in Providence, Crossroads Rhode Island will celebrate the opening of its expanded housing program. Crossroads will host a "ribbon…
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Providence Police honor 54 officers at annual awards ceremony
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- 54 Providence police officers were honored at the annual Providence Police Commendation Awards Ceremony on Wednesday. According to Providence police, the officers…
Rhode Island, Massachusetts officials respond to shooting death of Charlie Kirk
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island and Massachusetts officials have responded to the shooting death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) shared the following statement: "Political violence is unacceptable. The attack on Charlie…
PVDFest prep work begins for Friday kick-off of events
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Capitol City starts prepping for PVDFest today. Road closures start Thursday morning and this afternoon, city leaders will celebrate the festival's…
Redesigned spaces welcome Providence students back to start school year
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It’s back to school today for students across the Providence Public School District. But for some, the first day comes with…
Providence introduces two new rescue trucks secured through city and federal funds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence Fire Department and Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled two new rescue trucks acquired through both local and federal…
RI ACLU asks for ordinance on 'invasive surveillance system' recently launched by Providence police
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union wants city leaders to put some guardrails on Providence's new "Real Time Crime Center." We told you about the new initiative Tuesday. The center allows police to track cameras…
Former Judge Frank Caprio dies at 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beloved former Judge Frank Caprio has died at 88 years old, a spokesperson for Caprio posted to social media Wednesday afternoon. The spokesperson said Caprio "passed away peacefully" after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. In…
Providence police unveil new 'Real-Time Crime Center' tool for addressing crime
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence is now home to the Ocean State's newest tool in tackling crime, while keeping the public well-informed. Over the…
Celtics in Providence: Star Tatum and head coach Mazzulla head to education center event
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Some big names are coming to Providence Thursday as Boston Celtics members will be on hand to…
From the Simpsons to Star Trek, Providence Summer Pops concert to feature top TV theme songs
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It's going to get very cinematic at Roger Williams Park tonight, as the park hosts…
Providence cuts the ribbon on new Department of Public Works headquarters
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley helped open up the city's new headquarters for the Department of Public Works. The new Chapman…
Providence police chief Perez to address weekend ICE-involved incident
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence police chief Colonel Oscar Perez will hold a press conference Monday afternoon to address a Sunday incident at 55 Alverson Avenue and an incident on West Friendship Street earlier in July. According to Providence City…
'Not worthy of the title': Providence appeals reinstatement of police sergeant accused of suspect assault
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and city officials have appealed a decision to reinstate a Providence police sergeant accused of beating a handcuffed man on the ground in April of 2020. Smiley issued the following statement regarding…
Providence getting early start on Independence Day
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The 4th of July may be on Friday but the party is already getting started here in the Capitol City.…
Pocasset Manor senior living building to get first upgrades in 20 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday morning in Providence, Mayor Brett Smiley and members of the congressional delegation will mark the beginning of a…
Providence hosts ribbon cutting of new Urban Wood Depot
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence and Sawmill Enterprises celebrated the ribbon cutting of the new Urban Wood Depot in South Providence on Monday.…
Temporary dock allows cruise tourism to return to Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Cruise tourism is back in Providence thanks to a new temporary dock. The dock, installed on India Street next to the Seastreak Ferry Terminal, will allow American Cruise Lines to stop in Providence on its routes.…
City of Providence highlights events planned for PVDFest 2025
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley, the City of Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism, and FirstWorks highlighted events planned for PVDFest 2025 on Tuesday. This years "showstopping spectacle"…
Fox Point Hurricane Barrier repairs expected to cause delays starting June 2
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The City of Providence will continue repairs on road covers integral to the function of the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier vehicle gates in the coming weeks, according to a statement from a representative of Mayor Brett…
Providence mayor institutes new flag policy after raising of Palestinian flag
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) --Providence Mayor Brett Smiley signed an executive order that established an official city policy for the flags that can and cannot be flown after the raising of the Palestinian flag above City Hall on May 16. The…
Local officials reveal new fabric shade at Providence Rink
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mayor Brett Smiley and other local officials revealed the Providence Rink's new fabric shade on Tuesday. According to the City of Providence, the fabric shade is designed to "enhance climate resiliency, improve infrastructure and elevate the…
High tensions outside Providence City Hall during Palestinian flag raising
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tensions were high in downtown Providence Friday as the Palestinian flag was raised outside City Hall. The controversial display of solidarity…
Palestinian flag raised at Providence City Hall, draws counter protests
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tensions are high in downtown Providence Friday after the city council president decided to raise the Palestinian flag above city hall.…
