Pawtucket and Central Falls

Urso says she’ll prioritize primary care, older and disabled adults

PAWTUCKET – If returned to office, Sen. Lori Urso has pledged to continue to focus on primary care, and meeting the needs of the older adults and adults with disabilities. Urso, who serves on the Senate Committee on Health and…

September 5, 2026

Theroux challenges Felix in House District 61 race

PAWTUCKET – Incumbent State Rep. Leonela Felix, now in office for six years since her big 2020 election win over an incumbent, faces a challenge in the Sept. 9 primary from fellow Democrat Mark Theroux. Felix, who works as an assistant…

September 1, 2026

State investing in affordable housing portion of Pawtucket’s Tidewater project

PAWTUCKET – The city’s aggressive riverfront transformation took a big step forward this week with the announcement of a $21.1 million state housing investment to support development of 76 new affordable homes. The homes are part of Pennrose’s Tidewater School…

September 1, 2026

Tom Rogers carves and sands a chess board into a stump at Slater Park.

Tom Rogers remembered for unceasing devotion to beautifying Slater Park

Editor’s note: I will never forget Tom and the way he lived his life. I did countless stories on his work, but he always wanted to point back to the impact it was making, not take the glory for himself.…

August 31, 2026

Jamie Coelho during a June book signing at Maven's Delicatessen in Pawtucket.

A year after launching book all about Ocean State’s food scene, Coelho ready for more

PAWTUCKET – One year and 20 or more events later, Rhode Island Monthly’s Jamie Coelho says her first book is doing exactly what she intended it to: let others in on the delicious discoveries she’s made all over this beautiful…

August 30, 2026

Pawtucket police say Flock cameras helped nab suspects who shot into child’s bedroom

PAWTUCKET – On Aug. 25, at around 11:30 p.m., Pawtucket police officers were dispatched to 560 Prospect St. for a report of several shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned that nine shots had been fired into an apartment and the surrounding…

August 28, 2026

Boston Legacy FC pose for their pre-match photo on the field at Centreville Bank Stadium.

Boston Legacy FC will play entire 2027 season in Pawtucket

PAWTUCKET – Boston Legacy FC announced Thursday that the club will play its 2027 National Women’s Soccer League home matches at Centreville Bank Stadium before moving into White Stadium, its permanent home, in 2028. During the 2026 season, Legacy fans…

August 27, 2026

Central Falls Restaurant Week starts Aug. 28

In Central Falls, a city with Diversity That Inspires, states a release, “come experience a world of international flavors in just One Square Mile.” Join in for 2026 Restaurant Week, running Aug. 28- Sept. 6, where many outstanding local restaurants will…

August 26, 2026

A rendering of what's proposed to replace the former Apex Tire Center, one of many parcels included in the city's request for proposals.

Three finalists chosen for Pawtucket’s Downtown Gateway Project at Apex

PAWTUCKET, RI – The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, in coordination with the city of Pawtucket, has advanced the redevelopment of the former Apex Department Store site and its surrounding parcels by selecting the top applicants from six proposals submitted for the…

August 25, 2026

From left are Tyler McFeeters, David Moran, and Crisolita Figueiredo

Rare three-way primary for Pawtucket’s City Council District 1 seat

PAWTUCKET – The Democratic primary for Pawtucket’s City Council District 1 features a three-way Democratic primary, a rarity in a city where election challengers are often scarce. Crisolita Figueiredo, who took on 30-year incumbent David Moran six years ago, and Tyler…

August 25, 2026

Adrienne Marchetti, director of the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen, stands next to the garden where she grows much of the food she uses in her cooking.

Pawtucket Soup Kitchen allowed to stay put through holidays

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Soup Kitchen will not be evicted by the Diocese of Providence, and will be allowed to stay in its Walcott Street headquarters through the end of the calendar year. The city announced Monday that the organization, which…

August 24, 2026

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