Ice skating opens Wednesday at City Center
The Alex and Ani City Center is set to open Wednesday, November 23, for the 2016-2017 ice skating season.
‘Warm Thy Neighbor’ offers heating assistance for families in need
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund has been providing energy assistance to Rhode Island families in need.
Credit union to pay for gazebo repairs after vandalism
Navigant Credit Union has offered to pay for repairs to a gazebo that was damaged by vandals.
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Rescue a Pet: Tux
The 12-year-old came to the shelter as a stray, but PARL says she’s friendly, personable, and all her vaccinations are up to date.
RI travel tourism company members volunteer at Ellis Island
A team of volunteers from Collette in Pawtucket helped restore and preserve areas at Ellis Island back on November 4.
Donations pour into ACLU following Trump’s election
The ACLU of RI says it’s received more donations in the last few days than it typically gets in an entire month
Rescue a Pet: Boo
Boo is an older cat, about 15 years old, and is very healthy for her age, according to PARL.
Animal welfare groups benefit from the Rhode Island Foundation grants
The $470,000 in grants will go to 28 animal welfare programs across the state, including the RISPCA, The Pawtucket Animal Shelter and the No…
‘Food insecure’ RI families drop in number, but struggle continues
Asking for help — just to feed your family — is difficult, but 54,000 households have to do it in Rhode Island. You can help them.
Rescue a Pet: Armani
Armani and his brother, Hugo Boss, are both 8 years old and looking for a loving home.
Sending cheer overseas to Rhode Island’s troops at holidays
The office of Lt. Governor Daniel McKee has kicked off its annual program to send care packages to servicemen and women who are away from ho…
Rescue a Pet: Kittens!
Providence Animal Rescue League brought along Katie, Slim Jim, and Sweet Pete, who are all looking for a loving home.
‘Water Brothers Pro’ surf contest draws waves, crowds, funds raised
A local surf contest managed to draw waves, crowds of spectators, and professional surf contestants with a goal to benefit multiple charitab…
Rescue a Pet: Old Man River
Old Man River is very sweet and mellow but has a tumor on his spleen, meaning his adoption fee will be waived.
RI fourth grade teacher surprised with prestigious award
The Milken Educator Award will only go to 35 educators across the U.S. this year.
Rescue a Pet: Elaine
Elaine is an easygoing cat, has lots of energy, and would do well in a home with other animals.
Guatemala City now sister city with Rhode Island’s capital
Guatemala City will be the bigger sister: It has more than 1 million people, compared to about 180,000 in Providence.
22 local Halloween displays to see this October
From Seekonk to Newport, these houses across the region will delight boys and ghouls of all ages.
Rescue a Pet: Pippi
The female rabbit is spayed and would do well in a home with another bunny.
Renewed Rocky Point arch unveiled Monday
“The amusement park may be gone, but the view is still thrilling,” said Sen. Jack Reed. The 60-foot arch’s restoration included a new coat o…
Advocate for the poor, Henry Shelton, dies at 86
Shelton, a former priest, founded the George Wiley Center in 1981.
Rescue a Pet: Data the kitten
The 8-week-old kitten is up for adoption at PARL. Her sister just got adopted, so Data is by herself right now.
2016 CVS Health Downtown 5K Wrap special
For complete coverage on the events be sure to watch the CVS Health Downtown 5K Wrap show recapping the day.
Jeffrey Osborne Classic raises more than $200k for charities
The 2016 fundraising event’s tally has gathered more than $200,000 for Rhode Island charities that benefit children, families, and schools.
CVS Health Downtown 5K 2016: Complete coverage & info
Get complete coverage of the 27th Annual CVS Health Downtown 5k by WPRI 12 and WPRI.com.
