Photo: U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth VOA News-Jeff Seldin WASHINGTON — Not all branches of the U.S. military are equally worried about keeping pace with China’s military expansion. While U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro warned earlier this week that he needed more ships to meet the threat posed by China’s rapidly expanding naval forces, top […]Read More
City of Pawtucket Hosts Black History Month Event Honoring Black
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket will be holding its first “Celebrate Black Community Leaders” event in honor of Black History Month on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 5:30 PM at Pawtucket City Hall in the City Council Chambers. The City will recognize Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, and Stephen Larbi for their outstanding leadership […]Read More
Reed Works to Protect Americans from Skimpy “Junk” Health Plans
Sen. Reed joins Sen. Baldwin & colleagues in urging Biden Administration to limit availability of junk health care plans that generate real bills, but offer little meaningful protection WASHINGTON, DC – With Medicaid redetermination looming — which could lead to millions of Americans losing their Medicaid eligibility as states return health coverage programs to pre-COVID status — […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Induct Four Community Leaders into the City’s
Carina Monge, Sharon Conard-Wells, Travis Wiggins, and Deborah Wray to be Inducted in 20th Annual Hall of Fame PROVIDENCE, RI – Tonight, Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join members of the Providence City Council, Providence Human Relations Commissioners, and community members to induct Carina Monge, Sharon Conard-Wells, Travis Wiggins, and Deborah Wray into the City’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Pawtucket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life in prison after pleading to the December 26, 2018 murder of 30-year-old David Long in downtown Providence. At a hearing on February 20, 2022, Pofinima Gweama (age 33) entered a plea of guilty to […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence resident Angel Lewis may have a future in law enforcement. Lewis, a 9-year-old, fourth-grade student at Waddington Elementary School, was sworn in as the East Providence Police Department’s chief for the Day. Lewis, with his parents Lisa and David Sheldon by his side, was sworn in on Thursday, Feb. […]Read More
SSBCI is a federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Treasury in response to economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Biden Administration for a virtual event to highlight the historic award of $61.7 million to Rhode Island under the Biden Administration’s State Small Business Credit Initiative […]Read More
Tidewater Stadium and Rhode Island FC Partnering with Levy for
National leader in sports hospitality will craft a world-class food and beverage experience for Rhode Island FC fans, led locally by a team of Rhode Island’s top culinary and hospitality talent, that showcases local businesses and favorite brands Rhode Island FC to release fan survey to help inform stadium menu PAWTUCKET, RI – Tidewater Stadium and […]Read More
Providence Fire Department announce recruitment and application deadline
Applications for entry-level and lateral firefighters must be submitted by March 31, 2023 Providence, RI—The Providence Fire Department is seeking dedicated and courageous individuals with a strong ambition to serve their community, make a difference in people’s lives and work towards ensuring public safety throughout the city of Providence. “We are looking for men and […]Read More
Latino Public Radio join Lights and Sirens International kick off
Latino Public Radio join Lights and Sirens International, with great success at the opening of LSI ‘s 14th Annual Basketball Tournament and Humanitarian Trip , “Vacation with a Purpose”. As customary, there is a Meet & Greet, where the participants meet and share who they are and from where, prior to the full agenda, loaded […]Read More