Sit-in at Whitehouse's Providence office
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.com @DanaRGriffin PROVIDENCE, RI- Six environmental activists sat in Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's office for two hours Tuesday. The protestors want to stop the propose...
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URI researchers to look for sources of beach sand
By: The Associated PressEmail: news@abc6.comTwitter: @abc6University of Rhode Island researchers will be searching the bottom of the ocean for large sand deposits that could be used to replenish er...
RI Congressional Delegation Reacts to Malaysia Airliner Attack
Twitter: @markcurtisABC6 email: mcurtis@abc6.comMembers of Rhode Island's Congressional delegation were touring a South Country transportation project Friday, but many of their thoughts were half–a...
Airport Expansion Update at T.F. Green; New Projects Underway
Twitter: markcurtisABC6 Email: mcurtis@abc6.comComing in for a landing at T.F. Green Airport will soon offer a new safety feature, especially for planes that touchdown, but have brake failure.Const...
RI company's shin guards used by World Cup players
By: Alexandra Cowleyacowley@abc6.comMany of the World Cup soccer players are wearing a Rhode Island company's one of a kind shin guards. G–Form is based in Providence, founded by Southern New Engla...
Robbery investigation in South Kingstown
By Jennifer Petracca news@abc6.com South Kingston Police are trying to identify a suspect who committed a robbery at One Energy gas station on Tower Hill Road in South Kingston. On June 7th, 2014, ...
Massachusetts Pushing to Expand Electric Car Use
Massachusetts drivers buying or leasing new electric cars can begin applying for rebates from the state worth up to $2,500, according to Gov. Deval Patrick’s administration.
National Grid holds workshop on lowering utility costs
By News Staff news@abc6.com National grid is trying to get Rhode Island communities to save money, by lowering their utility costs. The utility company and various government leaders held a worksho...
South Kingstown Police seek robbery suspect armed with screwdriver
By Alana Cerrone acerrone@abc6.com South Kingstown Police are asking the public for help identifying the suspect in a gas station robbery. Police say a man walked into the One Energy gas station on...
Ponaganset High science teacher named 2015 R.I. Teacher of the Year
By News Staffnews@abc6.comtwitter: @abc6RI.gov release:In a surprise ceremony this morning at Ponaganset High School, Governor Lincoln D. Chafee announced that David Moscarelli, a science teacher a...
Circus issues letter to the people of Providence
By: Dee DeQuattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comTwitter: @deedequattroFELD Entertainment, the owners of Ringling Bros. and Barnum Bailey's circus have issued an open letter to the people of Providence. ...
URI's new $68 million Chemistry Center to create 1200 jobs
By Alana CerroneAcerrone@abc6.comThe University of Rhode Island is beginning construction on a new $68 million center that’s expected to bring 1,200 jobs to Rhode Island.Officials broke ground Mond...
Gov. Chafee's statement on newly elected speaker of the house
By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.com Twitter: @gilanniej05 Governor Lincoln Chaffee released a statement Tuesday evening following the election of Representative Nicholas Mattiello as new speaker
In wake of speaker resignation, Block calls for government reform
By: Dee DeQuattroTwitter: @deedequattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.comHours before a new house speaker is set to be elected Ken Block
Providence rated second best downtown in America
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.comProvidence is getting rave reviews for its quality of life in an online ranking of best downtowns in the country. Rhode Island's Capital City was ranked the second be
RIC students mourn English professor
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.com@nicolegerberPROVIDENCE - Flags fly at half staff on the Rhode Island College campus, in honor of 43 year old English professor Jennifer Cook, who was struck and killed b
CEO of Alex & Ani, Giovanni Feroce, leaves company
By: Dee DeQuattro Twitter: @deedequattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.com The Chief Executive Officer of Alex & Ani Giovanni Feroce has left the company. In a statement on Thursday afternoon Alex & Ani said
Brown Women's Basketball Coach Jean Burr Retires
Jean Marie Burr, the head women's basketball coach at Brown for the last 26 years, has announced her retirement as coach of the Bears. Burr is the winningest women's basketball coach in Brown histor
Cranston's Castelli and Partner Shnapir 9th After Short Program
Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir found out the U.S. championships in an Olympic year would be held in their hometown of Boston and thought, "Oh, no."
Mayor Taveras gives his last State of the City address
Mayor Angel Taveras is set to give his last State of the City address tonight. Here is the transcript of the speech he is going to give: Mr. President, honorable members of the Providence City Council
RIC Outlasts UMass Dartmouth in Little East Showdown
Providence, R.I.-Junior forward Victor Smith (Providence, RI) exploded for 19 points, while freshman guard Austin Cilley (Westerly, RI) added 15 points, to help lead the Rhode Island College men's
Governor Chafee delivers the "State of the State" address
Governor Lincoln Chafee gave his last State of State address on Tuesday night before the both chambers of the legislature, department heads and state officers. Aside from addressing the issues facing
RI Residents receive one of nation’s highest rebates
News Staff news@abc6.com Providence, R.I. — For a limited time, Rhode Island residents can receive a special $100 rebate — among the highest in the nation — for recycling outdated refrigerators or fre
Cranston's Castelli Leads after Short Program at US Skating Championships
Marissa Castelli and Simon Shnapir found out the U.S. championships in an Olympic year would be held in their hometown of Boston and thought, "Oh, no."
