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New RI Law Creates Rare Disease Advisory Council

New RI Law Creates Rare Disease Advisory Council

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A bill signed into law by Governor Dan McKee on July 3 made Rhode Island the newest U.S. state with its own Rare Disease Advisory Council. State Senate President Val Lawson and Warwick mom Erin Vazquez joined Shannon Hegy on 12 Health to talk about why this council was needed and who it will benefit. According to the National Organization for Rare Disorders, families and individuals with uncommon diseases often fac…See the Story

Woman survives after roof collapses during powerful storm

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Woman survives after roof collapses during powerful storm

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Kathleen O'Neill went to close her bedroom windows during Thursday night's storm when the unimaginable happened: Two large trees came crashing through her roof. The 86-year-old said she heard a loud crack and saw the ceiling start to cave in. The next thing she remembers is waking up on the floor. "I had a mouth full of dirt and plaster," she told 12 News, though she says none of her bones were broken. "I was crawl…See the Story

Trackside Northeast: Industry leader discusses journey into world of racing

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Trackside Northeast: Industry leader discusses journey into world of racing

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Did you know there is much more to racing than just NASCAR? This week on Trackside Northeast, host Joe Cortese sits down with Josh Vanada, founder of JDV Productions, to discuss his journey into the world of racing and the evolution of the sport. Together they explore the growing popularity of racing, the changes it's undergone, and what makes JDV Productions stand out ahead of a double header at Monadnock Speedwa…Read Article

East Providence Honey Dew to reopen next week

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The Honey Dew Donuts off Bullocks Point Avenue in East Providence will soon be back in business, 12 News has learned. The Riverside location, which closed back in April, is set to open back up on July 14. Bianca Manicini of Bowen Investments told 12 News the shop will be owned and operated by Robert Bowen — the franchisor of Honey Dew Donuts in Rhode Island. The Riverside shop is one of four Honey Dews — owned by t…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

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Will McKee and Matos run together as a team again for re-election?

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Gov. Dan McKee and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos ran together as a team in 2022, but as they prepare for re-election next year, they're not saying if they'll do the same. In the video above, Boston Globe columnist Dan McGowan joined Patrick Little on 12 News This Morning to break down the story. MORE: Globe RI & 12 News Stories Globe RI on BostonGlobe.com » Globe RI & 12 News Partnership: WPRI 12 partners with The Boston …East Providence · East Providence Read Article

Community Focus: What fireworks are legal in Rhode Island?

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Fireworks are an integral part of Fourth of July celebrations, but the beautiful pyrotechnics can be dangerous. Rhode Island State Fire Marshal Timothy McLaughlin joined 12 News at 4 Monday to share more details on how to stay safe during the holiday. "In Rhode Island, the only thing that's legal are the ground fireworks," McLaughlin explained. "It can't go any higher than three feet high." MORE: Where to watc…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

Car becomes trapped under tractor-trailer in Providence

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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A car was trapped underneath a tractor-trailer truck on I-95 in Providence Monday afternoon, causing significant traffic delays. The crash happened on I-95 North near Exit 37 and the Westminster Street overpass. Several lanes were shutdown as firefighters worked to free the vehicle, which was eventually loaded onto a tow truck and taken away. It is unclear whether anyone was injured or what caused the crash. 12 News has…East Providence · East Providence Read Article

John Daly Reveals True Nature With Message to Son After His Setback at Amateur Championship

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Are the Daly’s making a return to the biggest stages in golf? Following in his father’s footsteps, John Daly II is also trying to break through the ranks and find his way in the sport. The 21-year-old already had 4 top-10 finishes this year before he stepped onto the Wannamoisett Country Club. And now, after 4 rounds of difficult challenges, John Daly‘s son has a third-place finish under his belt. However, this could have very well been the 6th …Golf · East Providence Read Article

THE POWER OF DANCING: One woman's motivation to turn movement into medicine

Julie Adams Strandberg did not set out to be a dancer. She’d taken dance classes when she was younger, but it was her sister Carolyn Adams who took the first leap into dancing with the Paul Taylor Dance Company from 1965-1982. The sisters would later become life-long collaborators, but when Julie enEast Providence · East Providence Read Article

Community Focus: RIDOT Director Peter Alviti

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EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti joined 12 News at 4 on Tuesday to talk about the latest updates in the Washington Bridge saga. 2028 deadline Alviti confirmed to 12 News Anchor Kim Kalunian that the new westbound Washington Bridge will "absolutely" be done by November 2028. "The type of contract is a design-build contract," Alviti explained. "They commit to a time and a cost, …East Providence · East Providence Read Article

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