Crash cleared from travel lanes on I-95 SB at Exit 39B (Smithfield Ave./ North Main St) in Providence

@IndependentRI: The state legislature’s short-term rental study commission is still struggling with approaches to bringing state guidance to a growing economic and political force in Rhode Island. At a meeting last week, Chairwoman Rep. Lauren Carson (D-75, Newport) pointed out…

ICYMI: State regulators solicited public input on Rhode Island Recycled Metals environmental remediation plan at community meeting Tuesday. Many neighbors of the Providence scrapyard remained skeptical of the company's plans. By @NancyKLavin rhodeislandcurrent.com/20…

It's International Volunteer Day and we can't say thank you enough to Providence Public Schools volunteers! Today, we visited Angel Leary who has been a volunteer at Pleasant View Elementary School for five years. pic.x.com/NInxD3u0Sb

Embattled Providence police Sergeant Joseph Hanley III, who was set to face a third trial for the beating of a handcuffed suspect in 2020, instead pleaded no contest to misdemeanor assault and was sentenced to a year on probation. trib.al/ipD59ml

Ahead on 12 News: After more than four years, the criminal case against a Providence police officer has come to a close. Tune in at 4 for the details.

Opinion: Moving in the right direction for a new Washington Bridge | Opinion www.providencejournal.com…

Members of the General Assembly, including @sdonovanbristol and Rep. David Bennett, R.N. attended a legislative forum at @ButlerHospital with hospital administration and @carenewengland. They discussed the status of the hospital and its affiliates, as well as Rhode Island's… pic.x.com/WxzeNBXRdU

Neighbors, I was unable to attend tonight’s Board of Licenses hearing regarding Mezzo Lounge due to an unexpected family emergency. I will make the second letter I submitted to the Board of Licenses today public soon. I’ve been informed that today’s meeting has been rescheduled,…

Join us for a public forum on December 18 at 5PM at the PCTA Auditorium to meet the candidates for the Providence School Board. This is your chance to hear from community members dedicated to improving education in the @CityofProv. Candidates will share their vision and answer…

Good morning! Windy and cold today with wind chills between 10-20 for much of the day. Milder temps next week, but with some rain. Here are your Friday Morning Weather Headlines.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority held public hearings on proposed changes that would impact Routes 10X, 28, 29, 35, 72, and 78 as well as afternoon school service. www.browndailyherald.com/…

Three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejects caps on truck tolls, but RhodeWorks program could remain in place. By @KRISH_EH rhodeislandcurrent.com/20…

Yesterday Nathanael Greene Middle School hosted a fantastic pasta dinner before their Honor Roll ceremony for students. The families, students, and staff brought amazing energy.

The Westbound side of the Washington bridge in Rhode Island has been shut down for one year now. In that time, millions of dollars have been lost in revenue, the commute has been terrible for residents, emergency services are struggling to get to their destinations and we-

Another twist in the 6-year-old legal battle over Rhode Island truck tolls. A federal appeals court Friday ruled the suspended tolling of tractor trailers is constitutional and can resume www.providencejournal.com…