Happy St. Patrick's Day, Providence! The rain held off for the city's annual parade this afternoon. The Council was honored to take part in this beloved tradition, thanks to all who lined the streets of Smith Hill!
Fane tower project in Providence is dead.
"The Fane Organization has informed us that they are no longer proceeding with the proposed development on parcel 42. As a result, their contractual rights will lapse later this month," 195 commission says in statement.
The fugitive deemed to be Nicholas Alahverdian in Scottish court, despite his insistence that he's not the Rhode Islander who faked his death, had his extradition hearing to the US pushed back to June after he refused to get in the van to court today.
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#BREAKING: @FBIBoston says it’s investigating this Providence shop which specializes in catalytic converters.
A spox tells @NBC10 it’s “court-authorized activity” and there’s NO threat to public safety.
👀HUGE NEWS: Congressman Cicilline is stepping down to be the new president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. His last day in Congress will be May 31. https://t.co/qWsnLGv61U
.@GovDanMcKee begins event to highlight the introduction of an assault weapons ban proposal in the legislature. “I’m ready to sign this bill into law…it’s time,” McKee says. RI passed a large capacity magazine ban last year.
#BREAKING: The Cranston Street Armory in Providence will open THIS FRIDAY as a 24/7 warning station for the homeless.
National Guard being called on to help.
Walking through the State House plaza today I saw about 24 tents still up.
Details on @NBC10 tonight & online.
I have some “news” of my own to share…
After nearly 16 years, I am moving on from @ABC6. Spending every morning with our viewers has truly been an honor; I’m so grateful to have been welcomed into your home and to be part of your day. I will really miss that. More to come.