Photo by Andrew Augustus WPRO News By Sam Wroblewski, reporting by Andrew Augustus WPRO News Providence Police responded to Hasbro Children’s Hospital late Tuesday morning to initial reports that a fifteen-month old male had been shot; when they arrived they discovered the child had been hit by a car. “The child had maybe gotten out…… MORE
File photo WPRO News and the Associated Press The president of the Providence Teachers Union is urging members to skip a back-to-school ceremony amid an impasse in contract talks. WPRI-TV reports that union President Maribeth Calabro-Reynolds sent an email to members on Sunday, asking them to avoid a convocation on Monday for teachers and…… MORE
On a crack filled sidewalk, Providence Mayoral hopeful Brett Smiley introduces his ‘Road Repair Plan’. Photo by Andrew Augustus, WPRO News Andrew Augustus, WPRO News Providence residents are sick of hitting teeth-rattling potholes and candidate for Mayor Brett Smiley thinks he has the fix. Smiley’s “Road Repair Plan” covers everything from filling potholes to plowing…… MORE
File photo By Sam Wroblewski WPRO News The beverage company Honest Tea released a survey ranking cities across the US based on their honesty with Providence coming in last place. According to the survey, Honest Tea setup unmanned racks full of bottled ice tea accompanied by a cash box in 62 cities across the US. The…… MORE
In a few weeks, drivers will be shifted onto a temporary ramp as the highway replacement project begins… MORE
State and Providence police are joining forces to provide high visibility patrols after the fatal shooting of a 12-year old girl.… MORE
A dozen homeless veterans will find apartments and supportive services at the Joyce House, named for the late homeless advocate John Joyce.… MORE
Governor Chafee and Mayors Angel Taveras and Allan Fung set aside politics Thursday to highlight a summer youth jobs program.… MORE
The study's author concludes that black and Hispanic students are at higher risk of being suspended from school in Rhode Island.… MORE
Commissioner Deborah Gist says she is grateful for the support of Gov. Lincoln Chafee and the chairwoman of the state Board of Education.… MORE
