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U.S. Department of Education Names Providence’s D’Abate and Spaziano Elementary

PROVIDENCE, RI –  The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is proud to share the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced Friday that five Rhode Island school communities have been designated as 2024 Green Ribbon awardees by the U.S. Department of Education, including two PPSD schools: William D’Abate Elementary School and Frank D. Spaziano Elementary […]Read More

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Noting That Public Safety Shouldn’t be Compromised to Save a

Citing a layered approach to keeping public informed during emergencies and internet and cellular blackouts, 60 U.S. Senators support bipartisan bill to bolster U.S. emergency communication infrastructure by keeping AM radios standard in cars until a reliable alternative with similar reach and resiliency can replace ‘old school’ AM WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure […]Read More

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During Fair Housing Month, Magaziner Cosponsors Legislation in Support of

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) issued a statement commemorating April as Fair Housing month and reaffirming his commitment to ending the housing crisis in Rhode Island and across the country. “Every Rhode Islander deserves to have a safe, affordable place they can call home,” said Rep. Magaziner. “As we mark Fair Housing Month, I’m fighting to make […]Read More

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Rhode Island State Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted for Domestic Incident

At approximately 2:30AM this morning, the Peabody, Massachusetts Police Department contacted the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks to advise that a subject wanted by their department, identified as Jamaine Johnson, age 41, of Boston, may be heading towards Rhode Island with an infant in the vehicle.   According to the Peabody Police Department, […]Read More

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Rhode Island State Police Arrest Former North Providence Town Employee

The Rhode Island State Police and North Providence Police arrested Darren A. Barnes, 54, of 19 Rosner Avenue, North Providence, Rhode Island. He was charged with stalking, vandalism/malicious damage to property, and two counts of conspiracy. The investigation started in March 2023 after Mayor Charles A. Lombardi reported that someone was harassing him and damaging […]Read More

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200+ Progressive and Human Rights Organizations Join Solidarity Statement in

Washington – Today, Our Revolution, MPower Change Action, Gen-Z for Change, and IfNotNow Movement join more than 215 progressive and human rights organizations, including Justice Democrats, People’s Action, Working Families Party, Movement for Black Lives, and Greenpeace USA, on a solidarity statement in support of the student encampments and protests for Palestine and condemn the […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Signs Providence Native Isaac Angking to 2024

Local product adds international experience to midfield corps PAWTUCKET, R.I. (April 30, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed midfielder Isaac Angking for the 2024 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The Rhode Island native becomes the 24th all-time acquisition for RIFC. “Isaac is a talented midfielder and we’re excited to integrate […]Read More