Nationwide “Request for Expressions of Interest” Seeks Input from Developers, Private Sector Expertise RIPTA’s Dorrance Street Transit Center Will “Put Passengers First,” Feature Space For Downtown Business and Residences PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has taken the first step in making the proposed Dorrance […]Read More
Operation Stand Down RI is excited for the return of the full display of Boots on the Ground for Heroes Memorial on Memorial Day weekend (May 27-30). Volunteers will converge at Fort Adams State Park on 24 May 2022 at 9 a.m. to set up the Memorial. On Friday, May 27th, starting at 8 a.m. […]Read More
Life-Saving Drug Invented in 1920’s Shouldn’t Put People in Poverty Today EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — As a part of their continued effort to lower out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for Rhode Island seniors and families, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today visited the East Providence Senior Center to outline plans to deliver price relief […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life in prison after pleading to the murder of 37-year-old Jorge Gonzalez, an innocent bystander, during a 2020 shooting in Providence. Felix Rosado-Hernandez (age 20) entered a plea of guilty to one count of […]Read More
Sens. Reed, Whitehouse join Mayor Picozzi and Warwick leaders to announce $5 million federal grant to advance plans to transform under-utilized city property into a more vibrant downtown core that will serve as a community gathering space and attract more residents, visitors, and investment WARWICK, RI – In an effort to assist the City of Warwick’s […]Read More
Providence Police Detectives are seeking information from the public related to the whereabouts of a missing 17-year-old female identified as Madison Carvalho, DOB 11/23/2004. Carvalho is described as a Hispanic female, approximately 5’2”, 180 pounds, brown hair with blonde highlights and wearing a black V-Neck dress and black jean jacket. She was last seen at […]Read More
Thousands came to campus to honor student perseverance and accomplishments UMass Dartmouth held two Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 on May 6. Family, friends, faculty, and staff crowded the Cressy Football Field on the Main Campus in Dartmouth to hear inspiring speeches and cheer on the graduates as they crossed the stage. […]Read More
The Rhode Island State Police are investigating a report of a phone scam where people are contacted by a member of the Rhode Island Sheriff’s Department. They are advised that they owe money for missing jury duty. To avoid being charged with a crime they are advised to withdraw money for bail and to obtain […]Read More
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division is seeking candidates to be lifeguards at the Veterans Park pool this summer from July 2 to August 21. Cash incentives are available for those who complete a full season as a lifeguard in the City of Pawtucket. This position requires certification and special training in First Aid, CPR […]Read More
Providence Police have launched a new tip line to help get illegal vehicles off the road. The information line is designed to help track where ATVs, dirt bikes, and other off-road vehicles are driven and stored. Especially as summer approaches, police want to make sure vehicles are off city streets. This ATV tip line focuses […]Read More