Kristin Burnell

Anchor and Reporter at WPRI-TV (Providence, RI)

Reporter/Anchor @wpri12 | Sacred Heart University 2020 | [email protected]

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Attleboro Station closes outbound train platform for construction

1 week ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WPRI) - Commuters may see some changes at the Attleboro Train Station starting on Tuesday. The MBTA said the high-level platform on the outbound side will be closed for renovation for at least six weeks. Commuters are being asked to board trains at the north end of the platform. The staircase to the ramp will also be closed, but a portable lift will be available.
Central Falls students to hike through Grand Canyon during school vacation

1 week ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WPRI) - Some Central Falls students are heading to Arizona next week for a unique trip. Ten students and 14 mentors will be hiking through the Grand Canyon thanks to Kids in the Canyon (KITC). The nonprofit is an experiential, education-based mentoring program for students that ends with a five-day hiking expedition. "We work with a group of kids starting in September," KITC Program Director Don Blais said.
Officials to break ground on new Pawtucket high school

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) - Out with the old, in with the new. A groundbreaking ceremony is being held at 10 a.m. Thursday for the new Pawtucket high school on the site for former McCoy Stadium. Demolition of the stadium is expected to be completed by next month to make way for a new 375,000 square-foot learning space that will combine the two high schools in the city. The $326 million project will be home to more than 2,000 students.
Improve Your Wellbeing with Greenwich Psychology & Wellness

3 weeks ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristin Burnell

Therapy offers a safe space for personal growth and emotional healing, but can come with misconceptions and often have many feeling skeptical about whether it's the best thing for them. While many of us live in a constant state of stress, the benefits of therapy can help us work through daily frustrations and find a way to deal with them in a productive way.
New Providence food hall holding grand opening

1 month ago | wpri.com | Leah Crowley |Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Track 15, the new food hall in Providence, is holding its grand opening Tuesday morning. The food hall is located inside the historic Union Station and is host to seven different food stalls including Dune Brothers Seafood and Mother Pizzeria. It was set to open last spring, but supply chain issues pushed the timeline back a year.
Advocates push for solitary confinement reform

1 month ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Efforts to limit solitary confinement in Rhode Island have been ongoing for years. On Tuesday, some advocates spoke out at the State House, pushing for even more reform policies. The last change was in 2023, where inmates in solitary confinement would spend 22 to 24 hours a day in their cells or in some cases, for a year or more. As of now, people incarcerated who end up in solitary confinement can be given up to 15 days with two hours of out-of-cell time.
Rhode Island Energy says customers will pay less for electricity this summer

1 month ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission held a public hearing Monday night to discuss a proposal to decrease supply prices for summer rates. That proposal would decrease the Rhode Island Energy supply price by about $30 per month for the average customer. Many Rhode Islanders have complained to 12 News about higher costs for their gas and electric bills.
Partners in Property

1 month ago | citylifestyle.com | Kristin Burnell

Featured ArticleA collaboration in home buying with Diandra Shafer and Jake CliffordArticle by Kristin BurnellPhotography by Abby Cole Originally published in Darien New Canaan LifestyleDNCL: Tell us a little bit about the services you both provide? Diandra:As a realtor, I specialize in helping buyers and sellers navigate the often complex real estate market. I focus on understanding my clients' unique needs, whether they’re first-time homebuyers, investors, or those looking to upgrade.
Heritage Restaurant Group continues to expand across Rhode Island

1 month ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) - The amount of purchases by Heritage Restaurant Group has caught locals attention. It comes as the Newport-based company recently bought The Old Canteen on Federal Hill, and received some pushback from the community. Brad Head, co-founder of Wally's Wieners and part of Heritage Restaurant Group, said the company is committed to preserving popular local restaurants.
Heritage Restaurant Group continues to expand across Rhode Island

1 month ago | wpri.com | Melanie DaSilva |Kristin Burnell

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) - The amount of purchases by Heritage Restaurant Group has gotten people's attention. It comes as the Newport-based company recently bought The Old Canteen on Federal Hill, and received some pushback from the community. Brad Head, co-founder of Wally's Wieners and part of Heritage Restaurant Group, said they are committed to preserving these popular restaurants.