Judge Blocks Town’s Land Grab | Providence News

Marine Road Parking Lot Blaze | Providence News

Multiple cars erupted in flames in a North Kingstown parking lot Tuesday night, sending smoke and fire into the air as crews scrambled to contain the blaze. The cause remains unknown, leaving neighbors and witnesses shaken and wondering about the owners of the destroyed vehicles. Investigators are still piecing together what sparked the fire and assessing the full extent of the damage — and we’ll keep you updated as more details emerge. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3a6620562d5e0bba

Judge Blocks Town’s Land Grab | Providence News

A federal judge just blocked the Town of Johnston from seizing over thirty acres of land via eminent domain, ruling they failed to follow proper legal procedures. The town, relying on its home rule charter, tried to halt an affordable housing project to build a municipal campus—but the judge made clear that eminent domain requires strict adherence to established rules, including fair compensation. This is a major win for the Santoro family, who’ve had their property protected by injunction for over a year. While this part of the case is settled, the broader lawsuit continues. The mayor vows to pursue the property legally next time. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d6b9935b1b4c8e5c

Grace Church’s 140-Year-Old Organ Returns | Providence News

Grace Episcopal Church in Providence just welcomed back thousands of pipes—some brand new, some resurrected from a century-old past—marking a major milestone in their $4 million pipe organ restoration project. Originally built in 1886 with over 6,000 pipes, the instrument had fallen into disrepair by 2023, prompting a full overhaul in Canada. Now, with months of meticulous reassembly ahead, the church aims to restore the world’s largest pipe organ in Rhode Island—6,373 pipes strong—to its original, majestic voice, ready for its grand Christmas Eve debut. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1a6ea602238ef5d6

FBI Seizes Walter’s Devices on Private Plane | Providence News

Mark Walter, billionaire owner of the LA Dodgers and Lakers, is under FBI scrutiny after agents seized his phone and laptop on a private plane at Chicago’s Midway Airport in September. The search, part of a broader probe into financial dealings at his insurance firms and Guggenheim Partners, centers on potential improprieties in revenue reporting and a high-profile deal with an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund. While Walter’s holding company insists he’s honest and cooperating, Guggenheim remains silent as the investigation unfolds. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a3e92f38bb0a1346

Benson Out on Bail After Home Invasion | Providence News

A shocking home invasion in Easton leaves a mother and her three kids shaken — and a 25-year-old suspect, Lavar Benson, behind bars… for now. Alongside accomplice Ernst Lacrete, both were arrested in nearby woods after midnight, with bodycam footage released by police. Benson posted $10K bail and’s now out under strict GPS monitoring and a no-contact order, while Lacrete remains jailed without bail as his hearing is postponed. This fast-moving case is still unfolding — and the legal drama’s only just beginning. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4e75e9bc043a7ef6