Providence police officer, Jeann Lugo, who was seen on video striking a political opponent at a State House rally last year has escaped termination. The department learned Tuesday that the LEOBOR voted unanimously to overturn the Providence Police Department’s efforts to fire Officer Lugo, but decided to suspend Lugo for 10 days. The following statement […]Read More
Tony Award-winning musical plays May 25 – June 25 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Repertory Company concludes its 2022-23 Season with the award-winning musical Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, with music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim and a book by Hugh Wheeler. Directed by Curt Columbus, Sweeney Todd runs at Trinity Rep in the Dowling Theater from May 25 through June 25, 2023, with press opening night on Wednesday, May 31 at 7:30 […]Read More
During School Library Month & National Library Week, Reed & Grijalva offer bill to invest $600 million in key library literacy programs that would address disparities in access to school library resources WASHINGTON, DC – Literacy opens the door for lifelong opportunity and economic success. In an effort to increase literacy and expand opportunity, U.S. Senator […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Public Safety Communications Center, a state-of-the-art space, opened at its new location on April 10, 2023 and celebrated its opening during a ribbon cutting on April 26, 2023 with local, state and federal officials. The opening comes after the site remained vacant for 20 years. The site […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued an advisory opinion concerning the methods by which a public body may accept Access to Public Records Requests (APRA) from members of the public. The APRA is Rhode Island’s statutory framework to ensure the public’s right to assess public records. The APRA expressly requires that public bodies […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Major construction to the Pawtucket Fire Station 1, located at 394 West Ave., is set to begin within the next month. Station 1 closed in 2017 due to dangerously high levels of mold, posing an unsafe environment for firefighters. “Improving the facilities that our public safety officials operate in is crucial to the […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha, legislative partners announce package of bills to
Bills to be heard tonight before House Committee on Judiciary PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, alongside legislative partners, today announced a package of bills aimed at drastically reducing childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island. The three proposed bills mark a crucial step in eradicating childhood lead poisoning by ensuring compliance with existing laws. […]Read More
Game On! Shea Fashion Showcase Returns for 14th Annual Runway
Pawtucket, RI – The Shea Fashion program is proud to announce the continuation of its annual fashion showcase, set to take place on April 28th, 2023, at the Tolman High School Auditorium in Pawtucket, RI. The multi-scene fashion show will feature student designs, eye-catching visuals, and performances by the Jacquline M. Walsh High School Dance Team, […]Read More
Proposed FY24 budget improves city services and tackles biggest challenges ahead PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2024 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The proposed budget reflects the Mayor’s top priorities: investing in city services, providing robust education opportunities, improving neighborhood safety […]Read More
Yard waste collection and street sweeping began on Monday, April 3, 2023! Residents are asked to leave leaf bags on their regular trash pickup day. YARD WASTE: Leaves and yard waste must be placed in brown yard waste bags that are available at all local hardware stores or put in a barrel (33 gallons or […]Read More