Cranston Woman Arrested on Drug Charge in Providence
Erin Burton, 60, charged with possession of crack cocaine after traffic stop
Man Arrested on Weapons Charges in West Greenwich
Rhode Island's Best Croissant Is Made Inside This Charming Cafe
Crime
Verdict Tossed in 1999 Providence Cold Case After Court Error
Judge orders new trial for man convicted in woman's strangling death behind middle school

Pedestrian struck by car in Providence
Police say the incident occurred at the intersection of Branch Avenue and Veazie Street.
Man Convicted in 1999 Providence Murder
Kevin Williams found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Kathleen O'Dowd Boleman.
Weather
Providence Snowstorm Cleanup Costs Exceed $562K
City's storm response budget already depleted by over 25% from January blizzard.

Providence Mayor Asks for Patience as City Works to Remove Snow
Smiley says DPW crews have been working around the clock since the weekend storm.
Nor'easter to Bring Light Snow, Strong Winds to Cape Cod
Most of Massachusetts will see minimal impacts from the Atlantic storm system.
Lifestyle
Rhode Islanders Struggle With Living Costs, Housing, Food
Survey finds little improvement in Rhode Islanders' perceptions of well-being, with cost of living and affordable housing major concerns

Women & Infants Hospital Launches Nursing Scholarship Program
The new initiative aims to address Rhode Island's nursing shortage by providing student loan assistance to future nurses.
Volunteers Refresh Ronald McDonald House in Providence
CVS Health employees spruce up the space and donate personal care items.
Science
Exotic Tegu Lizard Found Buried in Rhode Island Snow
Homeowner discovers weakened reptile while shoveling driveway

Rhode Island Man Finds Massive Lizard Buried in Snow
The Argentine black-and-white tegu was suffering from frostbite and required emergency treatment.
Hazardous Timbers to Be Removed from Providence River
CRMC, TNC, and Providence to dismantle old Point Street Bridge pilings with $2.3M NOAA grant
Entertainment
Netflix's 'Secret Mall Apartment' Doc Earns Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score
The documentary about a group of young Rhode Islanders who built a secret home inside a shopping mall has become a surprise hit on the streaming platform.

Craig Ferguson to Host 'Scrabble' on The CW
The former 'Late Late Show' host will lead the new game show premiering this month.
Former Providence Journal Staffers Showcase Diverse Artwork in "Post-Journalism" Exhibit
Thirteen retired photographers and artists from the Providence Journal come together to display paintings, photographs, drawings, and collages at a Providence gallery.