Ax Attack Outside St. Patrick Church In Providence
A verbal argument inside the church turned physical, leading to an assault with a hatchet.
Who will own RI lacrosse in 2026? Here are the teams and players to watch
High School Sports Roundup: Monday's Game Results Across Rhode Island
Weather
Providence-bound MBTA Train Derails Near South Station
Commuter rail delays expected as officials investigate cause of incident.

Rhode Island Gift Shop Commemorates Epic Blizzard of '26 with Retro T-Shirt Design
Frog & Toad in Providence creates limited-edition apparel celebrating historic snowfall.
Snow, Rain, and Freezing Rain Expected Across Rhode Island
Winter Weather Advisory in effect for areas north and west of Providence metro area
Crime
Providence Basketball Player Charged with Domestic Assault
Duncan Powell pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges stemming from altercations with woman

Providence basketball player pleads not guilty to charges
Duncan Powell faces domestic assault and disorderly conduct charges after weekend altercation
Providence College Basketball Player Arrested on Domestic Charge
Duncan Powell faces disorderly conduct allegations after incident in Cranston
Entertainment
Providence Pub Hosts Lively Irish Music Sessions
Local bar draws crowds for traditional Irish music on Thursday nights

Providence Pub's Irish Music Sessions Thrive for 30 Years
Bob Drouin's weekly Irish music nights at Patrick's Pub keep locals coming back for the lively tunes.
Providence Pub Hosts Traditional Irish Music Sessions
Patrick's Pub brings the sounds of Galway to Rhode Island with weekly 'sesiun' performances.
Lifestyle
Parents Raise $1.2M to Keep Croft School in Jamaica Plain Open
Fundraising effort allows students to finish academic year at the embattled private school.

Rhode Islanders Gather for Interfaith Vigil for Peace in Providence
The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul hosted a diverse group of faith leaders and community members for a service focused on unity and action.
Providence private school under financial oversight
Veteran attorney appointed to manage Croft School's finances after scandal
Politics
Rhode Island Lawmaker Calls Mural Honoring Slain Ukrainian Refugee 'Divisive'
Democrat State Rep. David Morales says the mural 'does not reflect' Providence's 'values'.

Providence Mayor Halts Mural Honoring Stabbing Victim Iryna Zarutska
Woke backlash leads to removal of planned mural for Ukrainian refugee killed in train attack
Cities Across U.S. Adopt Chicago's Playbook to Challenge Federal Immigration Crackdown
Mayors from Boston to Los Angeles follow Mayor Brandon Johnson's lead in implementing measures to protect immigrant communities.