Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors established a nine-member Special Commission on Veterans Affairs to help coordinate and manage VA activity in the city. Rhode Island is home to more than 54,000 veterans, representing 6.4% of the state’s adult population. Rhode Island is intrinsically linked to the armed services as home to the U.S. Naval War […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Woonsocket man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court for the murder of 21-year-old Isaias Bulus in 2021. On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, following the conclusion of a five-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause, the jury found Adauris […]Read More
Pawtucket Announces New Round of Grants Supporting Arts Programming and
PAWTUCKET — The City of Pawtucket is proud to announce the availability of arts grants to support and expand arts and cultural activities in the City, and to assist with operational costs for 501(c)(3) art organizations. The Pawtucket Arts Organizational Grant program makes funds available to art related 501(c)(3) organizations based in Pawtucket, specifically to assist […]Read More
Governor McKee, Congressman Langevin, President Warner Announce Proposal for Institute
The Institute will be a national destination for students and faculty to advance the field, emphasizing the workforce for Cybersecurity professionals PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Congressman James Langevin, Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner, and state and local leaders today announced a proposal to create the new Institute for […]Read More
On Monday, April 10, 2023, will be the official re-opening of the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter at Slater Park. The official ribbon cutting will take place at 10:00 AM and the shelter will be open for a tour of the facility following the ribbon cutting. Mayor Don Grebien will be joined by Councilman Mark Wildenhain, […]Read More
Governor McKee, State Leaders, RIHousing Present Keys to New Homeowners
New homeowners received $17,500 under new statewide program to purchase their first home WEST WARWICK, RI – Joined by state and local leaders, Governor Dan McKee, Secretary of Housing Stefan Pryor, and RIHousing Executive Director Carol Ventura presented keys to new homeowners in West Warwick in honor of the first 100 closings under the RI Statewide Down […]Read More
UConn Tops San Diego State for Men’s College Basketball Championship
VOA News The University of Connecticut earned its fifth U.S. men’s college basketball championship Monday with a 76-59 victory over San Diego State. UConn’s Adama Sanogo, who is originally from Mali, was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player after scoring 17 points and pulling down 10 rebounds in the final game. UConn got out to […]Read More
Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 29th at Providence Career Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined by Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Inspiring Minds Executive Director Melissa Emidy, a 2021 and 2022 Providence summer jobs recipient Dallana Arriaza, Squadlocker Founder Gary Goldberg and community […]Read More
April is Safe Digging Month. PROVIDENCE, RI (April 4, 2023) – Spring has sprung, and Rhode Islanders are getting eager to get their outdoor home improvement projects underway. That’s one reason April is recognized as Safe Digging Month. It’s also about helping to make Dig Safe® a household name, and to remind residents to call 811 before they start their […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and former Rhode Island Attorney General and U.S. Attorney, today released the following statement after former president Donald Trump surrendered to prosecutors in New York: “The beauty of the American justice system is that the law applies equally to everyone […]Read More