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Statement from Rep. Seth Magaziner, Member of House Committee on Homeland Security
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Statement from Rep. Seth Magaziner, Member of House Committee on

LPR News March 5, 2026

“Over the past year, under Kristi Noem’s tenure, the Department of Homeland Security has plunged into disfunction. ICE agents have terrorized American cities and killed two American citizens in broad daylight without accountability. Rather than focus on people with criminal records, Noem has deported veterans, children with cancer, pregnant women, and countless others who posed […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest round of illegal tariffs
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to stop latest

LPR News March 5, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges President Trump’s most recent efforts to increase tariffs worldwide without congressional approval. “Like most […]Read More

Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD
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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD

LPR News March 5, 2026

Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, March 28 at Providence Career & Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined today by City Council President Pro Tempore Juan M. Pichardo, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Providence Parks Department Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreation Sean Holley and community partners […]Read More

Councilors to Consider Final Passages of Ordinances Updating Design Standards and Utility Permits
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Councilors to Consider Final Passages of Ordinances Updating Design Standards

LPR News March 4, 2026

Providence, RI – On Thursday, March 5th, at 6 p.m., the Providence City Council will convene in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. After receiving first passage at the previous council meeting, councilors will consider an ordinance amendment regulating building design standards. These updates reflect […]Read More

Attorney General Neronha publishes comprehensive report on child sexual abuse in the Diocese of Providence
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Attorney General Neronha publishes comprehensive report on child sexual abuse

LPR News March 4, 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today published the Office’s Report on Child Sexual Abuse in the Diocese of Providence. The report, which describes the Diocese’s handling of decades of clergy abuse, is the result of a yearslong investigation by the Office of the Attorney General, with assistance from the Rhode Island State Police. The […]Read More

Governor McKee, First Lady Open Spring 2026 Litter-Free Rhode Island Microgrant Applications
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Governor McKee, First Lady Open Spring 2026 Litter-Free Rhode Island

LPR News March 4, 2026

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced that applications are now open for the newest round of microgrants to support Spring 2026 cleanups through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program. This round of grant funding will prioritize projects and cleanups […]Read More

Man Charged with Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer and Damaging Government Property
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Man Charged with Resisting and Impeding a Federal Officer and

LPR News March 4, 2026

PROVIDENCE – A Providence man has been charged for forcibly resisting, opposing, and impeding federal officers and willful depredation of government property, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda. Alfredo Nufio Marroquin, 39, made an initial appearance in federal court on February 10, 2026. According to charging documents, on January 22, 2026, agents and task […]Read More

Blizzard Response Underscores Governor McKee’s Steady Leadership
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Blizzard Response Underscores Governor McKee’s Steady Leadership

LPR News March 3, 2026

Governor McKee: “The only place I want in history on this one is that we kept everyone safe.”   PROVIDENCE – New reporting from the Providence Journal highlights praise from Rhode Island reporters, local leaders, and experts for Governor McKee’s decisive response to the historic blizzard that blanketed the state with three feet of snow […]Read More

GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SELECTS BRYANT UNIVERSITY AS TEAM BASE CAMP TRAINING SITE FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™
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GHANA FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION SELECTS BRYANT UNIVERSITY AS TEAM BASE CAMP

LPR News March 3, 2026

SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND, February 26, 2026: The Ghana Football Association wishes to announce that Providence, Rhode Island, has been selected as our Team Base Camp for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Bryant University as the team’s official training site. This was jointly announced by General Treasurer James Diossa, Bryant President Dr. Ross Gittell, Governor Daniel […]Read More

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