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Congressman Gabe Amo Hosts Ranking Member John Larson at East Providence Senior Center
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Congressman Gabe Amo Hosts Ranking Member John Larson at East

LPR News June 18, 2024

Amo welcomed longtime champion for seniors and Social Security to Rhode Island’s First District East Providence, R.I. – Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) welcomed Committee on Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (CT-01) to East Providence Senior Center to discuss support for the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R.4583), a landmark piece of legislation […]Read More

McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer Events
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McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative.   The RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries. The mini grants, approved by the RI Commerce […]Read More

City of Providence Opening Cooling Centers, Splashpads and Water Parks for Extreme Heat
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City of Providence Opening Cooling Centers, Splashpads and Water Parks

LPR News June 18, 2024

Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that due to extreme heat conditions expected June 18, 19, 20 and 21 splashpads and water parks will open two weeks early and cooling centers will be […]Read More

Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in Awards for Commercial District Improvements
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Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund and Site Readiness Program. “As a former mayor, I know how important Main Streets are to the economic success of our municipalities and small […]Read More

East Providence names Information Technology Director
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East Providence names Information Technology Director

LPR News June 18, 2024

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Carlos D. Zambrano as the city’s new Information Technology Director. Zambrano will be responsible for and oversee the city’s IT Department while managing, coordinating, and supporting technology across the city. “There are so many incredible and positive things going on in our city,” Mayor […]Read More

Following U.S. Supreme Court decision, bump stocks remain illegal in Rhode Island
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Following U.S. Supreme Court decision, bump stocks remain illegal in

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision in Garland v. Cargill to strike down an important federal gun safety regulation: “In 2017, thousands gathered in Las Vegas to attend a country music festival, during which a gunman opened fire on the crowd, killing 60 people and injuring more than […]Read More

Mayor Smiley, Councilman Goncalves, Providence Planning Department Announce New Urban Trail for South Water Street
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Mayor Smiley, Councilman Goncalves, Providence Planning Department Announce New Urban

LPR News June 18, 2024

New plan eases traffic congestion caused by Washington Bridge, addresses key concerns of cyclists, saves the City money PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman John Goncalves, and the Providence Department of Planning and Development today announced plans for the development of a new two-lane urban trail along South Water Street, designed to enhance safety […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Reminds Residents of Cooling Center Locations
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City of Pawtucket Reminds Residents of Cooling Center Locations

LPR News June 18, 2024

PAWTUCKET – Throughout this week, temperatures in Rhode Island are anticipated to rise. The City of Pawtucket would like to remind residents that several sites will be available as cooling centers to help cope with the warm weather. The following local buildings will be open to the public during the times listed The Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby […]Read More

The Stadium at Tidewater Landing Reaches Major Construction Milestone
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The Stadium at Tidewater Landing Reaches Major Construction Milestone

LPR News June 14, 2024

PAWTUCKET, RI – Fortuitous Partners and Rhode Island FC held a “topping off” ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the final piece of structural steel being raised and installed at The Stadium at Tidewater Landing. Upon completion, The Stadium at Tidewater Landing will be a 10,500-seat, multi-use stadium and Rhode Island FC’s home base. Governor Dan […]Read More

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