Patrice Wood

by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS Wed, July 8, 2026 at 6:00 PM Updated Wed, July 8, 2026 at 6:25 PM Students are greeted by the Handshake Initiative in Providence. (WJAR) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — They come from all walks of life, including many professionals in the community, taking time out of their busy days to welcome students to school with enthusiasm and handshakes. "We learn a lot of new handshakes, too," Kobi Dennis said. "High-fives. Pounds with an explosion.

by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS Wed, July 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM Updated Wed, July 1, 2026 at 6:22 PM A cat is looked after at the Providence Animal Rescue League. (WJAR) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — One of the core beliefs of the Providence Animal Rescue League is that the animal-human bond is an essential part of a thriving community. Susan Rittscher is the interim executive director.

by PATRICE WOOD, NBC 10 NEWS Wed, June 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM Jarred Fraser Sr. has been on a journey to get his family back. The children had been living with their biological mother. He described what it was like without his kids around. "Hard. Lonely," Fraser said. "Just not having the kids there to keep you company and be a dad." When the mother could no longer take care of them, he got custody of the two boys. But things became complicated when he tried to adopt 9-year-old Danika.