Beginning on Monday, February 13th, the Public Works Bulky Waste Team will be out every regular trash day (non-recycling weeks) checking for illegal curbside trash throughout the city. The new campaign is designed to clean up the city and to keep residents safe. Residents will need to call the Department of Public Works for these larger […]Read More
Mayor Donald R. Grebien released the following statement regarding the decision to move to terminate the employment of Officer Daniel Dolan by the City of Pawtucket: “Trust in our public officials, both elected and appointed, is critical to our country’s ongoing pursuit of a more perfect union. In particular, our faith and trust in those […]Read More
Superior Court judge Richard Licht, was hit by a vehicle Wednesday evening outside the Rhode Island State House. Licht also served as Lieutenant Governor from 1985 to 1989. He was appointed to the Rhode Island Superior Court by Governor Lincoln Chafee in 2014. Litch was taken to Rhode Island Hospital for his “non-life threatening injuries. […]Read More
Cranston Police Department and Non-Profit Lights and Sirens International Form
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces a newly formed partnership with “Lights & Sirens International.” Lightsandsirensinternational.org is a 501© (3) Non-profit Organization that operates for charitable purposes, with a mission to educate, support and develop youth by integrating sports and cultural exposure through civic education and guidance with a focus […]Read More
Beginning in February, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a new bulky waste program and a new recycling awareness program – where designated members of the DPW team will be monitoring recycling bins as well as bulky waste (trash items too large to fit in bins). “Our new recycling education and bulky waste […]Read More
Kenny Vallejos, a Rhode Island College student, was scrolling down his Instagram page, when an announcement made him take pause. President Biden just announced that the White House Internship Program is now a paid internship program and is open to emerging leaders across the country. “I’m not a political science major. I go to a small college […]Read More
City unveils “Portraits of a City” honoring local community leaders
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence unveiled three new portraits at City Hall honoring four members of the community who have gone above and beyond for the City of East Providence. “We are thrilled to have such wonderful participation from the community on selecting four, truly wonderful members of our community to […]Read More
Come discover the human brain! Join us Sunday, March 12 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket. The event will feature a variety of stations where visitors can learn about brain health, interact with brain science labs, and pick up community resources. You will have a chance to touch real […]Read More
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the phased rollout of body-worn cameras began today with twelve patrol officers wearing the cameras to test the equipment. The technical infrastructure has been installed, and all front-line Officers have received the prerequisite training on the policy and the operation of the cameras. The […]Read More
This recall involves only the raindrops on the cloud toy sold with the Skip Hop Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym. The cloud toy is a plush, two-sided character face cloud with three raindrops attached to it by ribbons. The cloud toy attaches to the Silver Lining Cloud Activity Gym via a plastic ring. The style […]Read More