Rhode Island's jazz scene is mostly centered in Providence, but most nights of the week, there is a live jazz gig.

A family business in South Kingstown has closed and a tea house in Smithfield is up for sale. But the huge news is Providence's popular Durk’s Bar-B-Q will close at the end of November. A local ...

In the fall, just as students move into their new dorms at Brown University or the Rhode Island School of Design — better known as "RISD" — and hug their families goodbye, the leaves in Providence ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — A member of the Providence City Council is running for a fourth term in office. John Goncalves, who represents the neighborhoods of Fox Point, Wayland Square, College Hill, ...

Local leaders often say, “As Providence goes, so goes Rhode Island.” Why should Rhode Islanders take interest in what happens in Providence? Representing almost one-fifth of the state’s population ...

Providence Friars, R.I. (AP) Stefan Vaaks' 19 points off the bench led Providence to an 89-79 victory over Holy Cross Crusaders on Monday in a series opener for both teams. Vaaks shot 5 of 9 from the ...

Head to Peacock this Saturday, November 8, for an exciting afternoon of men's college basketball. The action begins at 12:00 PM ET with an Alcorn State vs Minnesota matchup. Then, at 1:30 PM ET, ...

Virginia Tech Hokies and Providence Friars will both be looking to begin the season with back-to-back victories when they meet Saturday in a nonconference matchup at the Basketball Hall of Fame ...

The sun sets over Downtown Fresno. Less than 1% of city employees live downtown, creating a disconnect. The city should boost local hiring, advisory boards and housing incentives. CRAIG KOHLRUSS ...

Avdalas has 31 off a leaner from the top of the key. Then, Lawal jumped up for a hammering dunk. The Hokies lead by six. Schutt converts on a baseline out-of-bounds play to grant Tech a six-point lead ...

The name itself may have a narrow focus but the opportunities for fun – and celebrity-spotting – at the annual Rhode Island Comic Con in Providence are seemingly endless. Yes, you’ll rub elbows with ...

An avalanche struck a camp on Mount Yalung Ri in Nepal on Monday, killing five foreign climbers and two Nepali guides, officials said. According to Armed Police Force spokesperson Shailendra Thapa, ...