PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for the murder of 36-year-old Qudus Kafo, stemming from a shooting outside a Pawtucket cigar bar in 2022. At a hearing on April 5, […]Read More
Name of Product: Tide Pods, Gain Flings, Ace Pods and Ariel Pods liquid laundry detergent packets packaged in flexible film bags. This recall announcement applies only to bags distributed in the United States. Hazard: The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track, posing a risk of […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner Announces Federal Funding for Johnston Police Department
JOHNSTON, RI — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Budget Amendment to Extend Hope Scholarship at
Program provides last-dollar tuition support to in-state students at RIC for junior and senior years PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Hope Scholarship program for an additional two years through July 1, 2030. Proposed by Governor McKee and approved by the General Assembly in 2023, […]Read More
Reed, Community Libraries of Providence Celebrate National Library Week &
PROVIDENCE, RI – Standing on the front steps of Providence’s 100-year-old Knight Memorial Library, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today kicked off National Library Week (April 7-13) and partnered with the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to promote youth literacy and library services. Senator Reed joined CLPVD Director Cheryl Space and Youth Services Coordinator Judanne Hamidzada to announce the […]Read More
Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 27th at Providence Career & Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined today by Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreation Stephen Grace, Principal Courtney Monterecy […]Read More
Governor McKee introduced this Friday morning the legal team that will pursue legal action against anyone who might be responsible for the failure of the westbound Washington Bridge. McKee hired private attorneys Max Wistow and Jonathan Savage. The men are two of Rhode Island’s most prominent attorneys which both played roles in the 38 Studios […]Read More
City of Pawtucket Community Meetings to be Held in All
PAWTUCKET – To promote more open dialogue between the City of Pawtucket and the residents of Pawtucket, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and other officials from City Hall, are holding a series of community meetings for constituents and residents. The meetings will take place in each of the city’s districts where citizens will be able to […]Read More
Cranston, RI – Today, working at Latino Public Radio’s studio around 10:30 am the house starting to shake and creak. The United States Geological Survey says there was a 4.8 magnitude earthquake recorded in New Jersey on Friday. The earthquake happened around 10:25 a.m. in Lebanon. Read More
Just a reminder that the Pawtucket School Department is holding their CTE Career Fair this Saturday.Read More