An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has charged a Massachusetts-based construction firm and a former employee with illegally dumping thousands of tons of contaminated fill at project sites in […]Read More
2023 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program provides $335,000 to organizations launching programs at the intersection of housing and health and an additional $405,000 for 2022 grantees to continue successful initiatives begun last year PROVIDENCE, RI (January 17, 2023) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) continues to address housing-related health inequities by awarding $740,000 in 2023 […]Read More
Providence, RI – Today, Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa released the following statement at the conclusion of Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee’s 2023 State of the State Address. “Tonight our state heard a powerful message from Governor McKee on his plans for the success of all Rhode Islanders,” said Treasurer Diossa. “In recent months, families from Woonsocket to […]Read More
Mayor Grebien & Mayor Rivera Join Local Volunteers for MLK
PAWTUCKET – On Monday January 16th, Mayor Donald R. Grebien joined Central Falls Mayor, Maria Rivera, and nearly 50 local volunteers for a neighborhood cleanup in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Martin Luther King Jr. Day is recognized as a National Day of Service – a day where Americans work together to make […]Read More
Volunteers to clean up Pawtucket/Central Falls Train Station area in honor of Dr. King’s Legacy CENTRAL FALLS – City leaders and residents from Central Falls and Pawtucket will participate in a day of volunteer service on Monday, Jan. 16, in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Volunteers will clean up the surrounding […]Read More
This MLK Day, representatives join together to condemn antisemitism, racism
STATE HOUSE – On Tuesday, House Deputy Majority Whip Mia Ackerman introduced a resolution (2023-H 5031) urging all Rhode Islanders to join together to strongly condemn antisemitism. Wednesday, Representative Raymond Hull introduced a resolution (2023-H 5066) commemorating the life and work of the Rev. Martin Luther King. The very next day, the Anti-Defamation League released an […]Read More
Joint Statement from Council President Rachel Miller and Chief Judge
Chief Judge has offered to volunteer with the court Providence, RI – City Council President Rachel Miller has accepted the decision of Chief Judge of the Municipal Court, Frank Caprio, to retire after nearly 40 exemplary years on the bench. “Judge Caprio has my utmost respect for a lifetime of public service to our city,” said President […]Read More
On Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at 7:00 PM, Governor Dan McKee will deliver his 2023 State of the State Address. The State of the State will be televised by Capitol TV on Cox Communications channels 15 and 61 for high definition, i3Broadband (Full Channel) on 15 and Verizon on channel 34. Livestreaming is available on the Capitol TV […]Read More
Rhode Island League of Charter Schools Announces Charter School Fair
Families can explore 20 charter schools located across the state and apply PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island League of Charter Schools is holding a Charter School Fair for prospective families and students on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Times2 STEM Academy (50 Fillmore Street, Providence), they announced today. At […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Lifespan announces a fourth urgent care location will open in Johnston, Rhode Island on January 16th. This site at 11 Commerce Way, Unit #5 will provide the people who live and work in Johnston and the greater Providence County area with access to quick and convenient high-quality medical care for common medical conditions, […]Read More