By Gilannie Pangburn gpangburn@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @gilanniej05 Governor Lincoln Chaffee released a statement Tuesday evening following the election of Representative Nicholas Mattiello as new speaker
By: Dee DeQuattroTwitter: @deedequattroEmail: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netHours before a new house speaker is set to be elected Ken Block
By Alana Cerroneacerrone@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netProvidence 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
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net@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
By: Dee DeQuattro Twitter: @deedequattro Email: ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net The Chief Executive Officer of Alex & Ani Giovanni Feroce has left the company. In a statement on Thursday afternoon Alex & Ani said
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
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 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
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 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
News Staff news@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net 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time, Rhode Island residents can receive a special $100 rebate — among the highest in the nation — for recycling outdated refrigerators or fre
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."
Nicole Gerberngerber@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net@nicolegerberFrom power to heat, gas to electric... National Grid takes care of most of Rhode Island's energy. Friday, the Public Utilities Commission approved a rate inc
Junior guard Eric Alleyne (Watertown, MA) buried back-to-back clutch three-pointers late in the second half to give the Rhode Island College men's basketball team a lead they wouldn't sur
By Dana Griffin dgriffin@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net JOHNSTON, RI- A red–tailed hawk is recovering after being burned at the central landfill in Johnston. It apparently
By: Chelsea Priest cpriest@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net As the temperatures drop, the federal funding for heating assistance may also be dropping this year. It's assistance that over 30,000 families in Rhode Island count on. Families like the Rogers, who with a sick child…
By News Staffnews@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.netThe Associated PressU.S. senators from Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island are among a group of 40 calling on the federal government to release funds for a program t
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net A third Democrat has entered the race for Rhode Island General Treasurer in 2014. 30-year-old Seth Magaziner from Bristol, R.I., announced his candidacy on Tuesday
By News Staff News@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Twitter: @ABC6 The first woman to hold statewide office in Rhode Island has died after a long battle with cancer. Susan farmer was elected secretary of state in 1982 and
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net The situation at Johnston's Central Landfill just got messier. An environmental group has stepped in and says it is going to sue the operator of the landfill, Rhode
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena is holding a news conference this afternoon to announce a cease and desist order upon Broadrock Renewables, LLC, a company that is cont
Dee DeQuattro ddequattro@abc6.us-east-1.rayoscms.net With so many people in need some Rhode Islanders are trading in their memorial day plans to head to Oklahoma. Jon Marland's 24 foot trailer is ready to hit the road
The Rhode Island GOP is working on rebranding and regrouping after a tumultuous election for a new party chair. At a meeting on Thursday night the party tried to get back to business introducing sever
In advance of tomorrow's pre-Opening Day visit by Mayor Thomas M. Menino, his last while in office, the Red Sox today announced numerous 2013 improvements to Fenway Park and new menu offerings.
