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Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather

Providence, RI and New Bedford, MA News, Weather

Providence club temporarily shut down after overnight stabbing

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – If you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit there are many local activities you can take part in today: 9AM – Dartmouth Police Fill-the-Bus Toy Drive – The Dartmouth Police Department is hosting their annual Fill-the-Bus Toy Drive. Community members are encouraged to participate by donating new, unwrapped toys and gifts in their original packaging....

File of Providence Public Schools. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Providence Mayor Brett Smiley is hosting a community conversation on education today. The purpose of the discussion is to talk about the state of Providence Public Schools 5-years after the state took control of the district. The city’s goal is to hear from community members on progress and challenges the schools...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – Governor Dan McKee and Housing Secretary Deborah Goddard say additional funding is available to support the homeless during winter months. The Municipal Homelessness Support Initiative supports emergency winter hubs, extra winter shelter capacity and formula grants for cities and towns that apply to the program. West Warwick, Woonsocket, Westerly, Burrillville and Newport are among the cities...

Rhode Island Department of EducationPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has launched the 2025 administration of SurveyWorks. The annual statewide survey collects feedback from students, families, educators and administrators on a variety of topics, including students’ feelings of belonging, levels of respect between students and educators, safety, as well as college and career readiness. Those...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness will conduct their 2025 Point In Time count tonight to collect data on the current state of homelessness in Rhode Island. The count is conducted nationwide every year. Surveyors will work be working throughout the state and at various service sites beginning at 7PM. The Point In Time Count...

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) – The Warwick Police Department is fundraising to support Los Angeles Police Officers impacted by the recent wildfires. Warwick Police have been in contact with LAPD Headquarters in Los Angeles. LAPD says more than 20 active officers have lost their homes and all their belongings due to the wildfires. Warwick Police will be collecting gift cards from...