Rhode Island’s Royal Charter inspires lawmaker’s idea for coping with tariff troubles

As the international trade war heats up, one Rhode Island lawmaker is proposing the state invoke its royal charter in order to stave off rising import costs. Rep. Joseph McNamara, a Warwick Democrat, sent a letter to Gov. Dan McKee Wednesday urging him to …

Pope Francis names Baltimore’s auxiliary Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski new bishop of Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, R.I. ­– Pope Francis has named a new bishop of the Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, Bishop Bruce Alan Lewandowski, C.S.R., titular Bishop of Croae and, to date, auxiliary bishop of Baltimore. The appointment was announced by the Vatican on …

Massachusetts and Rhode Island School Vacation Weeks Differ

School vacation week is right around the corner, but this year things may look a bit different in our area. Typically, Rhode Island and Massachusetts schools have the same mid-April week off. The week itself may change year to year, but you can most likely …

Family Service of Rhode Island hosts annual Victims Grove Ceremony in downtown Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Family Service of Rhode Island hosted its annual Victims Grove Ceremony at the Memorial Park in Providence on Wednesday. According to FSRI officials, the event was held in honor of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week which is …

Rhode Island lawmakers consider universal Pre-K

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Senate passed legislation to offer universal prekindergarten to 3- and 4-year-olds for free. The bill now heads to the House for final approval. Supporters of the bill are urging lawmakers to make universal pre-k happen here …

Universal free pre-K program bill passes Rhode Island senate

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island senate has approved a bill to create universal pre-kindergarten classes free of charge. If enacted, the “Rhode Island Pre-Kindergarten Education Act” would mandate publicly-funded programs for three and four-year- …

Bipartisan push begins in Rhode Island for latest inspector general proposal

State Rep. George Nardone (R-Coventry) is spearheading the latest legislative effort to create an Office of Inspector General in Rhode Island, arguing that the state sorely needs an independent voice for accountability. Speaking during a Statehouse news …

Multiple Rhode Island retail thefts believed connected to South American retail theft ring

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — At least three suspects are due in court Wednesday in connection to theft at the Garden City Center in Cranston. Police believe the suspects are tied to a South American organized retail theft ring. In Providence, four men were …

Feds fund biotech workforce program in Rhode Island

Hallmark movie 'Newport Christmas' filming now in Rhode Island

Fan of Hallmark holiday movies? A new film for the channel's 2025 holiday season is currently filming in Newport. Titled "Newport Christmas," the movie will showcase Newport's history and beauty in a holiday time travel romance. With its …