Popular Rhode Island restaurant opens new outdoor tent area after devastating fire

Anchor Medical to close all locations in Rhode Island

(WJAR) — All Anchor Medical locations in Rhode Island will close on Monday. The health care group announced the closure in April. The company said it's because of a shortage of primary care doctors and rising costs. The group said that any medical...

Matunuck Oyster Bar in Rhode Island to reopen as outdoor space

A popular Rhode Island restaurant is ready to welcome back diners after a devastating fire last month, NBC affiliate WJAR-TV reports. The Matunuck Oyster Bar on Succotash Road in South Kingstown was destroyed by the flames on May 20. While the...

Beat the heat at these Rhode Island splash pads this summer

Need a place for the kids to play in the water? There a plenty options in Rhode Island. However, for young children who cannot swim yet, a beach, water park or public pool might not be the right fit. Luckily, Rhode Island has plenty of splash...

Rhode Island State Barbeque Championship opens in Coventry

(WJAR) — Barbeque season has made it to the Ocean State. Saturday kicked off the Rhode Island State Barbeque Championship in Coventry. It brings together some of the best pitmasters from across the country to the Northeast. Teams then compete in...

Rhode Island Weather Forecast for June 29, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist After some cold frontal showers end in the early morning hours, winds will shift to northwesterly and dry air will filter into the area during the afternoon. It’ll be warm, with highs in the low 90’s after morning...

100th Catholic Charity Appeal: Diocese of Providence Raises $7.7M, Exceeds Goal, Again, for Rhode Islanders

Despite challenges and uncertainties across the nation and around the world, the annual Catholic Charity Appeal has stood the test of time, with the people of the Diocese of Providence generously supporting this year’s 100th Catholic Charity...

Rhode Island considers 'Taylor Swift tax' on luxury homes

Rhode Island is considering a so-called "Taylor Swift tax" on luxury homeowners. The proposal is officially called the Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax Act. If passed, it would tax non-owner occupied homes or secondary residences valued at more...

Portland's Hearts of Pine falter in Rhode Island, suffer 4-1 defeat after slow start

The Hearts of Pine faced their New England neighbors on Friday night. They hit the road to take on Rhode Island, but a slow start puts Rhode Island on top 3-0. In the 63rd minute, Hearts get on the board, courtesy of Titus Washington. From a wide...

Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases in Q1

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2025 was $471,237, a 0.1% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.Rhode Island's average VA loan amount...

On housing, our lawmakers are doing right for Rhode IslandersH. Philip West Jr. 

H. Philip West Jr. Rhode Island has faced a severe housing shortage, ranking last in housing permits per capita between 2017 and 2023. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has led efforts to address the housing crisis through legislative action and...

Washington Bridge a Rhode Island fiasco; glory days of radio

The Bridge is officially a Rhode Island fiasco In keeping with a rich history of bridge replacements in Rhode Island, the Washington Bridge has officially become a shining example of how things are done (or not done) in Rhode Island. Consider the...

Rhode Island Weather Forecast for June 28, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Some movement in the frontal system kicks up some morning rain for and keeps the cloud cover until another batch of rain comes in during the overnight hours. Highs in the mid 70’s after lows around 60 with a light...

Rhode Island Nonprofits – Reminder to Meet Your Sales Tax Exemption Filing Deadline

Rhode Island nonprofits holding sales tax exemption certificates are reminded to file their renewal applications before the upcoming deadlines to maintain their tax-exempt status and comply with updated requirements. Sales tax exemption...

Rhode Island targets Taylor Swift with new tax bill — days after human remains found near her mansion where she hopes to raise family with Travis Kelce

Rhode Island 'Taylor Swift Tax' (Getty Images) Just as Taylor Swift was preparing to turn her $17 million Watch Hill mansion into a dream family home with Travis Kelce, Rhode Island lawmakers are considering introducing a new tax bill that could...

Second Rhode Island CAVA location opens up in Warwick

WARWICK, R.I. (WJAR) — A popular Mediterranean restaurant has opened its second Ocean State location in Warwick this weekend. On Friday, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new CAVA location on Centerville Road. The...

Falling tree peels wall from Fall River home

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WJAR) — A falling tree partially peeled back a wall from a home in Fall River. Neighbors said the old tree fell on the June Street home during the height of a storm Thursday night. "It's pretty unbelievable, actually, just can’t...

Real Estate in RI: RPL’s LP Bond Group Closes $1.25M Sale of North Smithfield Home

Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 7 Trout Brook Lane in North Smithfield for $1.25 million. RPL Sales Associates Leslie LaForest and Pam Papa of the LP Bond Group proudly represented the seller in this transaction. According to...

Rhode Island State Police will host a graduation ceremony 16 new troopers

(WJAR) — The Rhode Island State Police Department will host a graduation ceremony on Friday. It is a ceremony for 16 new Troopers who have completed the Training Academy. The ceremony begins at 11am at CCRI's Lincoln campus.

The Outside Story: Fish mouths, anatomy suggests ecology

The river roars in the heat of the summer. The water is clear and cool, and a respite from the high sun. An angler leans back, fly-fishing rod in hand, and casts it forward. The fly drops and sinks into the water. Hopefully, a fish will bite. What...