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
Providence, RI – “Congratulations to Chief Perez on this historic day for the city of Providence,” said Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13). “With nearly three decades of experience, I am confident that Chief Perez will lead the men and women of the Providence Police Department ethically and with integrity. Thanks to Majors Lanni and […]Read More
Treasury Department Announces Puerto Rico to Receive up to $109 Million to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through President Biden’s American Rescue Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Puerto Rico will receive up to $109 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. […]Read More
All uniformed Troopers will be equipped by end of April The Rhode Island State Police today announced that it has begun the process of training and outfitting Troopers with both body-worn and cruiser cameras. The agency conducted a pilot program between October 2020 and January 2021 and this week uniformed Troopers will begin using the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Central Falls Police Chief Anthony Roberson announced that a former Iowa man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve five-years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to his role in a firearms trafficking scheme involving the straw purchase of several firearms in Rhode […]Read More
https://fb.watch/iC8q0JfchP/ Perez becomes the first Latino to serve as Chief of Police for the City of Providence PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that Commander Oscar Perez will serve the City of Providence as the 38th Chief of Police, the first-ever Latino to hold that role. “Throughout his nearly 30-year tenure and certainly […]Read More