PROVIDENCE, RI (February 2, 2023) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – one adult – four children after a fire today on Beverage Hill Avenue, Pawtucket. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Kathy Wong, John Begina, Thomas Perrin and Ernie Labbe. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he has joined five major caucuses focused on building the middle class, including the Labor Caucus, the Manufacturing Caucus, the Public Works and Infrastructure Caucus, the Apprenticeship Caucus, and the Career and Technical Education Caucus. Throughout his career in public service, Rep. Magaziner has been a fierce advocate […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden announced new plans taking aim at hidden ‘junk fees’ across multiple industries, U.S. Senator Jack Reed says he favors the move and supports federal efforts to crack down on excessive hidden fees while promoting greater transparency, fairness, and competition in the market for all kinds of consumer goods […]Read More
200 House Democrats Back Legislation to Save Lives WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) was joined today by gun violence survivors and 199 Members of Congress in introducing the Assault Weapons Ban Act. Passed in the 117th Congress by a bipartisan vote of 217-213 in the House of Representatives, the legislation would ban the sale, import, manufacture or transfer of certain […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus held their annual Black History Month celebration today in the Bell Room of the State House. The event was a celebration of Black culture, natural hair, and the contributions of Black Rhode Islanders to the state’s history, culture, and commerce. “Black history is American […]Read More
Long-time Offensive Coach Josh Sylvester promoted after retirement of Head Coach Mark Robichaud Dartmouth, MA – Today, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Director of Athletics & Recreation Lori Hendricks announced the retirement of Head Football Coach Mark Robichaud and the appointment of Offensive Coordinator Josh Sylvester as head coach of the Corsair football program. “Mark Robichaud’s […]Read More
Today, on National Unclaimed Property Day, Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa is encouraging all Rhode Islanders to find out if they have unclaimed property. “Whether it’s the rising cost of rent, groceries, or gasoline, families in Rhode Island are struggling to keep up,” said Treasurer Diossa. “Through our Unclaimed Property Program, we are making […]Read More
On 02/01/23, at approximately 6:40 AM, police and rescue responded to 41 Pidge Ave, Apt #2, for a report of a male with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a male (32) with what appeared to be two gunshot wounds to his chest. First aid was rendered on scene and the victim was transported […]Read More
VOA NEWS/AP Tom Brady, who won a record seven Super Bowls for New England and Tampa, has announced his retirement from the U.S. National Football League. Brady — the most successful quarterback in NFL history, and one of the greatest athletes in team sports — posted the announcement on social media Wednesday morning, a brief […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT), and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today that RIDOT is the first Rhode Island state agency to fully convert its lighting resources to energy-efficient LED lights. This conversion provides significant long-term energy savings. The project was a result of […]Read More