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AP: The 2024 NFL draft represents the next chapter in the remaking of the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick is gone after driving both the franchise’s on-field and personnel decisions for most of his more than two-decade run in New England. It’s created a domino effect inside team headquarters, with team owner Robert Kraft seizing on the opportunity to take a more active role in steering the direction that his six-time Super Bowl championship franchise will move into its next era. It started with the hiring of new coach Jerod Mayo, a former player and assistant under Belichick, but someone ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I (WLNE) — Providence city councilors boosted the message of advocates for the South Water Street Bike Path, proposing an ordinance in efforts to save that path in its current form. “We thank you for not backing down,” Councilor John Goncalves. “We thank you for using your voice.” The ordinance would require the city to get council approval to remove the bike path. The removal was originally proposed by Mayor Brett Smiley to ease Washington Bridge traffic. “The whole truth is that adding one more lane of travel never meaningfully reduces travel times,” Providence Streets Coaliti ..read more

FALL RIVER, Mass. (WLNE) — The Fall River Firefighters’ union said the department responded to a fire at an apartment building on North Main Street Thursday night. ABC 6 News crews on scenes saw multiple fire vehicles. The department said no one was injured. Categories: Fall River, Massachusetts, News ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — WaterFire Providence has released its full season schedule Thursday. The season will include six full lightings and two partial lightings. “We are grateful for all our season supporters and looking forward to the 2024 lighting season,” says Director of Sponsorships and Corporate Relations Ed Cabral said. “This season can only be successful with the support of our donors and sponsors. We are always looking for additional funding to create memorable events that are accessible for all to enjoy.” The first lighting, scheduled for April 18, was cancelled due to inclement w ..read more

WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A sit-in protest took place at Rep. Seth Magaziner’s office Thursday calling for the congressman to vote no to sending more military aid to Israel. Organizer Adelaide Dicken said that “more than a dozen Jewish Rhode Islanders with Jewish Voice for Peace – Rhode Island read the names of Palestinians killed in Gaza in the last six months.” ABC 6 News has reached out to Magaziner’s office for a comment and is waiting to hear back. More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators were arrested at Columbia University as well on Thursday, and the U.S. and U.K. have both issued new ..read more

Rain is falling across the area this evening, but will be wrapping up over the next several hours. Clouds will part for some sunshine on Friday, with highs ranging throughout the 50s. A cold front arrives late Friday night and will bring showers into Saturday morning. Once they depart, the rest of the weekend looks good! Highs will be in the low to mod 60s on Saturday, and around 60 on Sunday. Tranquil weather is expected through Tuesday, before yielding to a few showers on Wednesday. Temperatures will be seasonable throughout. Categories: News, Weather Forecast ..read more

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The first ever F1 arcade is opening its doors in Boston Seaport on April 22. Visitors will be able to compete head-to-head in state-of-the-art racing simulators. Digital Reported T.J. Albin had the opportunity to get a first look at the new experience coming to New England. Categories: Massachusetts, News ..read more

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — WaterFire Providence has cancelled its first lighting of the season due to inclement weather Thursday. The lighting was scheduled for 7 p.m. and would have included a celebration of the second annual WaterFire Day. Categories: News, Providence, Rhode Island ..read more

SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The student-run Project Playhouse approaches nearly a decade of bringing local kids battling life-threatening illnesses custom built playhouses, and it returned to Bryant university to surprise another group of kids. Each of these brand-new play homes will go to a family in need of help and a child in need of cheering up. “As of the last scan he’s been cancer free, so we’ve had a really crazy year, lots of things most kids don’t have to go through,” mother Melissa Nowicki said. Local “mermaid” Zoe has been in treatment for leukemia since 2021. “Zoe actually just made ..read more