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This is a photo inside of the Makers Marketplace. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A new urban marketplace is now open in downtown Providence. Hope & Main is a business incubator in Warren, helping entrepreneurs grow their platform. Their Makers Marketplace will showcase foods and products from small and local businesses, also serving food and drinks from their cafe. Hope &...

This is a photo of Brian Nadeau, competitor on “Pressure Cooker.” (WLNE) CRANSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Brian Nadeau, a Rhode Island native and chef, is cooking up the heat in the new Netflix series “Pressure Cooker.” The competition follows 11 chefs living in a home competing for $100,000. Judges don’t exist in the competition, so that leaves the chefs to...

This is a photo of ResusciTech’s app example. (ResusciTech)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Rhode Island-based company is donating 1,000 CPR certifications in honor of Buffalo Bills’ safety Damar Hamlin, who collapsed last week during a football game against the Bengals. ResusciTech announced Monday that they will waive the first 1,000 certifications of those who complete the training in the app....

This is a photo of Zeus. (WLNE) MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WLNE) — A Rhode Island man surrendered his dog last month, who he believes is a wolfdog hybrid. The man told Potter League for Animals that the dog came from a hybrid breeder. The facility recently administered a DNA test for 4-year-old Zeus. Kara Montalbano, director of marketing and community relations...

This is a photo inside Ocean State Crossfit North. (WLNE)SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — 2023 has begun and people are starting to work on their New Year’s resolutions. According to MyFitnessPal, January is the busiest month of the year for gyms, with people eager to make improvements for the new year. Ocean State Crossfit North in Smithfield is hosting mental health...

This is a photo of two residents at Hotel for Homeless Dogs. (WLNE)CUMBERLAND, R.I. (WLNE) — Hotel for Homeless Dogs is asking the public to foster their furry friends the weekend of Christmas. Two of the hotel’s partnering shelters experienced a code red this week, which means they ran out of room.…

This is a photo of, from the left, Luis Olmo, Victor Regino, and Travis Escobar. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Victor Regino, Luis Olmo, and Travis Escobar co-own Papi’s Coquito, a millennial, Latino-owned company in Rhode Island. Coquito is a popular drink that originated in Puerto Rico, often brought to parties and celebrations. Victor Regino, the CEO, created the coquito in...

This is a photo of George Dowling at the veteran recognition ceremony on Wednesday. (WLNE) PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Ceremonies continue to be held across the country to celebrate Wreaths Across America. Wednesday, Goff Middle School participated by holding a veterans recognition event. Among the men and women who were acknowledged today, one of them was no stranger to ABC...

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Ocean State Job Lot donated over 1,600 dolls with disabilities to organizations in Rhode Island. Sew Dolling is a manufacturer in East Greenwich that was created by Susan and Don Svendsen, with the intent to teach disability awareness. The “chemo dolls” are boxed with head coverings, wigs, and crutches. Others are amputees with prosthetics. The Gloria...

This is a photo of Senator Jack Reed, members of The Autism Project, and individuals featured in the video. (WLNE)JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Senator Jack Reed and The Autism Project (TAP) released training videos for first responders helping kids with autism. “This program saves lives. It gives informa…

This is a photo of the Smithfield dog park sign. (WLNE)SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — Smithfield opened a new dog park October 16th. ABC 6 spoke with a dog owner who said over 60 dogs were present at the grand opening on Sunday. The dog park is open all year from sunrise to sunset. Starting January 1st,…

Three people hold “Mean Girls” signs that support Breast Cancer Awareness Month outside the Providence Performing Arts Center, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — “It’s October 3rd,” which means its Mean Girls Day! The Providence Performing Arts Center held an event Monday afternoo…

This is an image of a television prop displaying the theme. (WLNE)PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular is back this fall with a new theme: “75 years in television.” Thousands of pumpkins are carved into art from nostalgic television shows. ABC 6 News spoke with John Reckner, chie…

WESTERLY, R.I. (WLNE) — Grey Sail Brewing of Rhode Island launched their new IPA on Sept. 1 during a release party. Rising Hope Hazy Peach IPA will be available Sept. 1 anytime from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Throughout the month of September, it will be available at their Taproom and to-go at their Brewery…

This is a photo of the mural by Rene Gómez in Providence. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Rene Gómez, who’s from Providence, painted a vibrant mural at the intersection of Daboll and Public streets in the capital city this summer. Gómez has shared his creativity all over the city while spreading his love…