Matt Paddock is a local journalist based in Providence, Rhode Island. He writes for WPRI Connects and Fox 44 TV, with his work also appearing on WTNH-TV. Matt covers a range of local news topics, including community events, crime, politics, and human interest stories.
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Matt Paddock focuses on local news, crime, events, and community issues in Rhode Island. He covers evolving stories and breaking news, indicating a preference for timely and relevant pitches related to these areas. If you have insights or updates related to ongoing local incidents or developing stories in the Rhode Island area, especially those involving crime or community events, Matt is likely to be interested.
Given his coverage of government & politics at 20%, he may also welcome expert commentary on local political developments or policy changes within Providence and Rhode Island. It's important to note that Matt’s primary focus appears to be on local reporting with relevance to Providence and Rhode Island rather than national topics.
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By: Elizabeth Turley, Matt Paddock
East Providence business owners got the chance to speak with Gov. Dan McKee on Friday, expressing their frustrations with the financial impacts of the Washington Bridge closure.
The Fall River School Committee met to discuss the proposal, which would transform the school into the district's designated a Pre-K learning facility.
By: Sarah Doiron, Matt Paddock
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — When Henry Przybylowicz first learned the nursing home where his father lives would be downsizing, he said it felt like he'd been “hit in the stomach.”
Premier Martial Arts closed its North Kingstown dojo back in February, leaving students and their families to figure out their next steps.
By: Matt Paddock, Sarah Doiron
The city of Taunton is taking its only hotel to court for operating over capacity since it began housing migrant families under the state’s “right-to-shelter” law.
By: Matt Paddock, Eli Sherman, Tim White
The former New England Patriots cornerback was arrested after 3 a.m. in North Providence.
By: Eli Sherman, Matt Paddock, Tim White, Melanie Dasilva
Posted: Updated: NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — North Providence police arrested former New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm
Pawtucket School Committee Chairman Gerard Charbonneau discovered the district's money problems after asking to look at the department's capital and medical reserve funds earlier this year.
By: Matt Paddock, Sarah Doiron
Soscia Holdings claims the dam spillway has sprung several leaks and is in need of emergency repairs. But in order to make those repairs, Soscia Holdings reportedly needs to lower the pond's water levels.
Mayor Brett Smiley announced earlier this week that the bike lane, which links the East Bay Bike Path to downtown Providence, will be moved to the raised sidewalk to bring back two lanes of travel for cars.
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