Feb. 7, 2026

Roger Williams Park Zoo Closed Sunday Due To Freezing Cold

Free admission for Patriots fans pushed back a week due to extreme temperatures.

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.

Thousands of restaurant chairs recalled due to fall risk

The legs of the Lancaster Table & Seating Powder-Coated Aluminum Outdoor Chairs and Barstools can bend or break while in use.

Rescued Tegu Lizard Highlights Risks of Exotic Pet Ownership

A Rhode Island man's discovery of a struggling tegu lizard in the snow underscores the challenges of caring for large, non-native reptiles.

Rhode Island's Best Croissant Is Made Inside This Charming Cafe

Ellie's in downtown Providence has perfected the art of the croissant, creating pastries that would make even the most discerning Parisian nod in approval.

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

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.

Man Arrested on Warrant in Pawtucket

Candido Matias, 66, taken into custody on a bench warrant for failure to appear for arraignment on a suspended license charge.

Four Charged in $1.1 Million SNAP Fraud Scheme

Naturalized citizen and three foreign nationals accused of stealing identities to obtain government benefits

Man Stabbed Outside Providence Church

Victim sought refuge inside church after being chased and attacked.