1+ week, 3+ day ago  (502+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " A new fund would help pay for energy efficient investments and improvements throughout Providence, pending approval by the city council. On Tuesday, Mayor Brett Smiley announced he's seeking to create a so-called "Green Revolving Fund." Councilwoman Sue Ander…...

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1+ week, 2+ day ago  (438+ words) BOSTON (WPRI) " The FBI is urging the greater public to check the Wi-Fi routers in their homes, officers and businesses after thousands were infiltrated by Russian government hackers. FBI Boston and the United States Department of Justice recently launched a…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago  (390+ words) WESTPORT, Mass. (WPRI) " A former teacher's assistant accused of assaulting a third grader with disabilities in Westport faced a judge last week. Bethany Bronhard, 44, pleaded not guilty to two counts of assault and battery on Thursday. She was released on…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (831+ words) by: Eli Sherman, Barbara Ron PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Students at The Croft School returned to the classroom Monday for the first time since a massive financial scandal involving "two sets of books" and a $13 million hidden debt was revealed. School leaders…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (194+ words) PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " Around 27, 400 units of hair regrowth treatment are being recalled because they pose an ingestion hazard to young children, according to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Belleka's Tomum Hair Regrowth Treatment for Men and Women, which contains minoxidil, was…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (707+ words) by: DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer The grandson of the inventor of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups has lashed out at'The Hershey Co. , accusing the candy company of hurting the Reese's brand by shifting to cheaper ingredients in many products. Hershey'acknowledges…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1279+ words) by: Alexandra Leslie, Eli Sherman PROVIDENCE, R. I. (WPRI) " While many were surprised by the announcement that Plant City would abruptly close its Providence location, the restaurant's troubles were foreshadowed in legal disputes with its landlord over the past year. Last month,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (626+ words) by: JANIE Mc CAULEY AP Sports Writer "I feel like he never lost it," linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson said. "He still had the charismatic energy and kept a smile on his face, he kept being positive. You wouldn't be able to…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (782+ words) The 83rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony begins at 8 p. m. Eastern at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, California, and will be televised live on CBS and streamed live on Paramount+. Here are more key things to know about the ceremony: The comedian…...