Inside Providence’s real-time crime center: Providence Police have opened Rhode Island’s first Real Time Crime Center, tapping private and city cameras, license plate readers and 911 feeds for faster, coordinated responses even as the ACLU raises privacy alarms — learn what safeguards are in place.
Rhode Island’s Fun Deficit: A WalletHub study ranks the Ocean State 48th for fun, noting it trails all states in movie theaters per capita and spends near the bottom on parks and recreation — find out why.
Coastal ferries brace for Erin: High-speed sailings to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket are canceled for Thursday with storm-driven delays expected Friday — find out what’s running.
Atkinson’s first goal seals win: Dwayne Atkinson struck for his inaugural Rhode Island FC goal, delivering a 1-0 victory over Birmingham Legion FC at Centreville Bank Stadium and propelling the hosts into the 2025 USL Jägermeister Cup semifinals — find out how they clinched their spot.
Hollywood hits Rhode Island streets: J.J. Abrams and Glen Powell have been spotted filming “Ghostwriter” across Providence, Cranston and East Providence this week, turning bike paths and local shops into movie-ready sets — find out where to spot the action.
Other Rhode Island headlines this week
- Rhode Island AG promises sanction for prosecutor
- Rip currents threaten swimmers amid Hurricane Erin
- RIPCA clarifies body camera policy after arrest
- Niche ranks Rhode Island’s top 7 universities
