Since that founding day in 1636, Providence played an important role in the country's early history. The city was a hub for ...

Food and politics are intertwined in Rhode Island, particularly at the State House, where lawmakers eat well. Here's how much ...

If it feels like we just had an election for CD1, it's because we did: Rep. Gabe Amo won the 2023 special election to replace ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Providence City Council has passed the cannabis zoning ordinance. The 12-2 vote now brings the opportunity for more pot shops to open in different parts of the city.

The father of a girl fatally shot in Providence is accused of instigating a confrontation that led to her death.

Several local police departments will soon have more backup and additional federal resources to crack down on drug trafficking.

A former Providence City Councilor will pay a $5,000 fine to settle a slew of decade-old campaign finance violations under an ...

Patrick Pass, 46, was charged with assault on a person over 60 causing personal injury and disorderly conduct.

A man is expected to face a judge Thursday on child endangerment charges, weeks after his 7-year-old daughter was shot and ...

A new study is looking into “rapid transit options” that would connect Cumberland, Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, Cranston and Warwick.