Lauren Brill

Miami Beach

Founder at The Unsealed

Inspiring the world one story at a time - former sportscaster - Columbia alum - founder of @theunsealed

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Police investigating shooting in Providence

5 days ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Police are investigating a shooting that happened in Providence Sunday night. Col. Oscar Perez told 12 News a person was shot on Branch Avenue. It's unclear what the victim's current status is or if anyone is in custody. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app.
Full WaterFire lighting being held to honor RISD graduates

1 week ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - A full WaterFire lighting will happen in Providence Saturday night in honor of those graduating from Rhode Island School of Design this year. The lighting, sponsored by RISD, is the second full lighting from this year's schedule. Alongside celebrating this year's graduating class, the lighting will also celebrate the college's reunion weekend. The lighting will start at 8:30 p.m. Programming and vendors open at 7 p.m. The braziers will stay lit until midnight.
Police investigating threat made to New England Tech

1 week ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WPRI) - Multiple law enforcement agencies are on the scene in East Greenwich at New England Institute of Technology after a threat was made Sunday. Police Chief Stephen Brown told 12 News an "anonymous threat" to one of the college's dorms was made through social media. Rhode Island State Police, Providence police, Warwick police and multiple fire trucks were seen at the campus.
Charlestown restaurant holds fundraiser for Matunuck Oyster Bar employees

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Lauren Brill |Raymond Baccari

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) - A restaurant in Charlestown is holding an event Saturday night to raise money for employees of Matunuck Oyster Bar, which was heavily damaged after a fire earlier this week. "We just want to help out in any way that we can because, at the end of the day, restaurant community is family," Jill Fonnermann, who organized this event, told 12 News.
Charlestown restaurant holds fundraiser for Matunuck Oyster Bar employees

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Brill

CHARLESTOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A restaurant in Charlestown is holding an event Saturday night to raise money for employees of Matunuck Oyster Bar, which was heavily damaged after a fire earlier this week. BACKGROUND: Matunuck Oyster Bar may be total loss after fire “We just want to help out in any way that we can because, at the end of the day, restaurant community is family,” Jill Fonnermann, who organized this event, told 12 News.
Volunteers secure annual Boots on the Ground display as storm moves in

2 weeks ago | wpri.com | Lauren Brill

NEWPORT, R.I. (WPRI) - Operation Stand Down Rhode Island had to move quickly to prepare its annual Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial at Fort Adams State Park Wednesday. OSDRI Executive Director Erik Wallin told 12 News Thursday's impending storm threw a wrench into their usual preparation timeline. "This looks like a real doozy of a storm," he said.
Narragansett residents frustrated by proposed zoning changes

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Lauren Brill

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) - Dozens of Narragansett residents were fired up Wednesday night at a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the town's zoning laws. The Narragansett Town Council opted to withdraw those proposed changes and start over in response to the overwhelming opposition from residents. The 14 zoning amendments would have loosened a number of zoning ordinances, including ones that prevented the construction of two-family duplexes in town.
Narragansett residents frustrated by proposed zoning changes

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Lauren Brill

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. (WPRI) — Dozens of Narragansett residents were fired up Wednesday night at a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the town’s zoning laws. The Narragansett Town Council opted to withdraw those proposed changes and start over in response to the overwhelming opposition from residents. The 14 zoning amendments would have loosened a number of zoning ordinances, including ones that prevented the construction of two-family duplexes in town.
Rhode Islanders enjoying Mother's Day, warm weather

3 weeks ago | wpri.com | Raymond Baccari |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - The warm temperatures and a Sunday afternoon created the perfect mixture for Rhode Islanders to celebrate Mother's Day this year. "We just went on a river boat cruise in Providence, in the Providence River," one mom told 12 News when asked how she spent the day. Another mom said she spent time with her family in downtown Providence to enjoy the view and be together.
RI lawmakers consider imposing new tax on boats

1 month ago | wpri.com | Sarah Doiron |Lauren Brill

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) - Owning a boat could soon become even more expensive in the Ocean State. That's because lawmakers are mulling a proposal that would impose a new tax on boats. The R.I. House Committee on Finance took up the legislation, sponsored by Rep. John Lombardi, Tuesday evening. "It's a revenue source and it's a revenue generator," Lombardi explained. "The thing that's most concerning is, we could purchase a $5 million yacht right now, pay no sales tax and leave the state.