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Who is ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ star Kelsey Swanson’s second boyfriend?
Kelsey Swanson is laying it all out there. In tonight’s episode of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Swanson sits down with the other man in her life, who, unlike her boyfriend, is not afraid to put himself in front of the cameras.
Swanson’s unconventional relationship has stirred up a lot of interest in the rookie reality star. She shared in the first episodes that her much older, unnamed boyfriend of 10 years allows her to live a life of leisure in his New England mansion, even when he is with his other girlfriend in Miami for the first part of the year. Unfortunately for Swanson, the arrangement no longer seems to be serving her as she enters her 30s. While she wants marriage and kids, she said her boyfriend “will never budge” on the latter as he already has children of his own from a previous marriage. So, what else is she to do than find someone who will give her what she wants?
According to Swanson, she and her boyfriend have a “don’t ask, don’t tell” relationship. If he can have a second girlfriend in Miami, then she can have a Rhode Island side piece to keep her company when he’s gone. In tonight’s episode of RHORI, we get to meet said side piece. And honestly? We’re kind of rooting for him!
So, who is Swanson’s other boyfriend? Keep reading for everything you need to know!
Who is Kelsey Swanson’s other boyfriend? Meet Bill L’Europa:
In Episode 3 of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, we are introduced to Kelsey Swanson’s other man, Bill L’Europa. Swanson and L’Europa have known each other since the seventh grade, making him an age-appropriate match for her, who also wants to have kids “eventually.” We don’t know much else about L’Europa, other than the fact that his mom used to pack Swanson’s lunch in high school, and Swanson’s mom refers to him as her “future son-in-law.” Oh, and he drinks his coffee black. While they may seem like a perfect match, Swanson says she’s keeping L’Europa at an “arm’s length” until she can figure out where her other relationship is going. Swanson says that while L’Europa is “very successful,” he is not in the position to offer her the same job-free life that her other boyfriend can give to her. “I don’t have a problem working. I can do it,” she says in her confessional. “It’s just, do I want to? No.”
What are Bill L’Europa’s legal issues?
If you do a quick Google search on Bill L’Europa, a whole slew of legal issues involving a “William L’Europa” will pop up. Just this January, William L’Europa from Cranston, RI, who was previously convicted for federal tax charges on two separate occasions, was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay over $1.3 million in restitution to the IRS for his most recent tax evasion case. It should be noted that this man is NOT Swanson’s second boyfriend. While they share the same name and hometown, the man listed in the court docs is 60 years old, whereas Swanson’s side piece is much closer in age to her. However, the William L’Europa with the legal issues is, seemingly, the father of Swanson’s other man, according to this Facebook post.
Who is Kelsey Swanson’s rich boyfriend?
Swanson’s main boyfriend is allegedly John Caprio, the 50-something-year-old son of the late Judge Frank Caprio, whose courtroom clips went viral before he passed away last summer. Swanson and John have been dating for over 10 years, and he allows her to live in his 16,000 square-foot mansion job-free — even when he’s in Miami with his other girlfriend.
How to watch The Real Housewives of Rhode Island:
Those looking to watch The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will need access to Bravo and/or Peacock. If you have a cable subscription, you can access the network on the BravoTV website, or stream the show live on platforms like Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Sling TV when it airs on Sunday nights at 9 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes also become available the next day on Peacock.
Peacock currently offers two subscription types: Premium with ads and Premium Plus ad-free. Peacock Premium costs $10.99/month, while Premium Plus costs $16.99/month.
You can save a bit by subscribing to one of Peacock’s annual plans, which give you 12 months for the price of 10. These cost either $109.99 with ads or $169.99 without ads.
Peacock Premium Plus is also available to subscribe to via Prime Video with a seven-day free trial that you can’t get by subscribing directly on Peacock.
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — Heading into Saturday, Rhode Island needed three points to have a fighting chance at advancing to the USL Cup knockout stage.
Unfortunately, they only got two.
After the game finished tied after 90 minutes, goalkeeper Koke Vegas sealed the extra point for the Ocean State club with the game-winning kick in penalty kicks.
With the result, Rhode Island was eliminated from the USL Cup after finishing third in Group 5.
“I knew that we didn’t have any chance to to go to the next round,” Vegas said. “But for me it was very important, saying everybody happy home.”
RIFC return home next Saturday for the third edition of “El Clamico” this season when they host Hartford Athletic.
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WARWICK, RI — RI State Police Warwick arrests in the area July 4 – 11 in the RI Trooper Log included charges for DUI and threatening public officials.
Here are the basics on those RI State Police RI Trooper Log Warwick arrests:
RI Trooper Warwick Arrests July 4 – 11
Erratic Driver Reports, DUI On Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 10:03 p.m., troopers arrested Adrian King, 58, 78 Potters Avenue, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor and/or Drugs – B.A.C .15 or Greater – Second Offense (Phase I: 0.292, Phase II: 0.272). This arrest was the result of multiple calls to the Barracks reporting an erratic operator, and Troopers locating the vehicle on East Avenue in the City of Warwick.
The subject was transported to the State Police Wickford Barracks, where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a notice to appear in Third District Court.
Stolen Vehicle On July 5 members of the Auto Theft Task Force arrested David O’Donnell, age 37, of 112 Harrington Ave., Warwick, Rhode Island, for 1) Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle; 2) Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle; 3) Conspiracy to Possess a Stolen Motor Vehicle; 4) Conspiracy to Commit a Crime Out of State.
O’Donnell was transported to the Wickford Barracks where he was processed then turned over to the Adult Correctional Institution Intake Center pending arraignment at Second Division District Court.
Threatening Public Official On Wednesday, July 8, at 9:27 p.m., troopers arrested Christopher Brum, 27, of 43 Junction St., Warwick, Rhode Island, on an Affidavit and Arrest Warrant for 1.) Threats to Public Officials and 2.) Disorderly Conduct originating out of the Rhode Island State Police Scituate Barracks.
This arrest was the result of a barracks investigation by Trooper Downing and Troopers locating Brum at his residence. Brum was processed at Rhode Island State Police Headquarters and held overnight pending arraignment at the Third Division District Court.
Driving without license On Friday, July 10 at 1:30 a.m., troopers arrested Victor Perez Escobar, 37 of 83 Judith Road, Newton, Massachusetts for 1.) Driving after Denial/Revocation/ Suspension – Certain Violations – First Offense. One of several Warwick arrests, this arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Route 95 in the City of Warwick.
The subject was transported to the State Police – Wickford Barracks where he was processed and held overnight pending morning arraignment at Third District Court where he will be presented as a bail violator.
DUI, Centerville Road stop At 2:16 a.m. July 11, troopers arrested Calvin Hebert, 23, of 211 John Potter Road, West Greenwich, Rhode Island, for 1.) Driving Under the Influence of Liquor – BAC Unknown – First Offense and 2.) Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test – First Offense.
The arrest was the result of a motor vehicle stop on Centerville Road, in the City of Warwick. The subject was transported to the State Police – Wickford Barracks, where he was processed, arraigned by a Justice of the Peace, and released with a future Third Division District Court date.
RI’s best Italian restaurants: Federal Hill to South County our favorites
From Federal Hill to South County, the best Italian restaurants across Rhode Island.
Journal Staff
How did Federal Hill gain its reputation for Italian food?
Start with a look at a timeline of restaurants and markets in Providence and you’ll get it.
1914: Camille’s is opened at 174 Atwells Ave. by Pasquale Parolisi as Marconi’s Restaurant. It moves to its current space in a small part of a mansion on Bradford Street in 1919. In 1952, it is renamed Camille’s Roman Gardens by Jack Parolisi in honor of his wife.
1916: Brothers Luigi and Gaetano open Scialo Bros. Bakery on Federal Hill. Gaetano returned to Italy in 1925, and Luigi ran it until his death at 103 in 1993 when daughters Carol Gaeta and Lois Ellis began to run the bakery. New owners took over in 2021.
1922: Giuseppe DeGiulio and his wife, Maria, open Joe’s Acorn Market on Atwells Avenue. Their sons, Joseph, Gerald and John DeGiulio, retired the business in 2002.
1924: Angelo Mastrodicasa opens Angelo’s Civita Farnese on Federal Hill. Angelo’s begins as a lunchroom frequented by men who immigrated from Italy and are working to earn enough to bring their families over. The restaurant is now operated by Jamie Antignano, fourth generation.
1952: Tony’s Colonial begins selling imported and domestic Italian foods on Federal Hill in Providence. Tony and Elina “Gina” DiCicco have been running it since 1969.
1953: Caserta’s Pizza opens on Spruce Street. They made a name with the “Wimpy Skippy,” more than a spinach pie.
1955: Joe Marzilli’s Old Canteen opens on Federal Hill. It’s run by Joe and then son Sal Marzilli until 2025.
1972: Alan Costantino buys Venda Ravioli. It quadruples in size as a food emporium when it moves to its current location at 275 Atwells Ave. in 2001.
Antonelli’s Poultry on DePasquale Plaza is said to have opened in the late 19th century. What’s certain is that Christopher Morris ran Antonelli’s beginning in 1969 until his death in 2024.
Historic Federal Hill
It’s hard to believe that Federal Hill was used mainly for grazing cattle until the 1820s. But that’s the history. It was only in the mid-1800s that it became home to many of Providence’s artisans and working class. A wave of Irish immigrants moved into Federal Hill in the 1840s.
But as Italian immigrants began to arrive in large numbers in the 1880s, the neighborhood took on a different flavor.
All things Italian became the main attraction.
Federal Hill attracts shoppers from all over the state
Joan Nathan is a Providence native and a groundbreaking writer who links food with culture and has won the biggest prizes for culinary writing, especially about Jewish foods. She recounted the appeal of Federal Hill from her youth.
Nathan, 82, recalls her father taking her shopping on Federal Hill, where the foods were exotic to her. Stores sold freshly made mozzarella, homemade clam sauces, linguine and cookies. Sausage would hang from the rafters and olives were sold out of barrels.
People came from all over the state to shop on Federal Hill, she said.
Years later, in 1984, Nathan wrote “An American Folklife Cookbook” and returned to Federal Hill for research. One chapter featured the DeGiulio family, who were the owners of Joe’s Acorn Market in Providence. Their family history as butchers went back 700 years in Italy. They brought that to Providence.
They weren’t alone.
Many Italian immigrants arriving in the late 1800s and early 1900s, brought their skills as bakers and their cooking skills along with their favorite foods. Most came from Campania, the region that includes Naples. They brought their local Italian cooking, mostly Neapolitan, with accents from Sicily, Calabria, Puglia and Abruzzi.
As they settled on Federal Hill, they opened cafés and markets. Maybe they started with a pushcart. Eventually, restaurants followed, many of them.
A wave of them opened in the 1980s, building on a 20-year period of growth. They included The Grotto Azzura, later the Blue Grotto (1980); Roma (1983); Plaza Grille (1987); Cassarino’s (1988); Andino’s (1989); and L’Epicureo, which added table service to Joe’s Quality Market (1991).
In the news
The world noticed. Mary Ann Esposito filmed segments of her long-running “Ciao Italia” on Federal Hill in 1989. Bobby Flay arrived in 2001 to film “FoodNation” for the Food Network.
National Geographic just named Federal Hill as one of the eight best Little Italy neighborhoods in the United States, along with those in Boston, New York, Chicago, San Francisco, San Diego, Philadelphia and Cleveland.
Two years ago, Travel & Leisure reported on the most authentic Little Italys, placing Federal Hill at No. 3 behind Boston’s North End and San Diego.
Spoiler: It’s all about the food.
Editor’s note: This story was first published in June 2025.
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