EPA releases $3 billion in Drinking Water funding to help states nationwide address lead contamination and carry out lead pipe replacement projects WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent exposure to lead in Rhode Island’s drinking water, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $28.65 million in drinking water funding for the Ocean State to advance […]Read More
President Joe Biden says the pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses test two fundamental American principles, the right to free speech and the rule of law. He stressed that both must be upheld. He spoke at the White House after police moved against a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California, Los Angeles, early […]Read More
Providence Public Schools, Announces Graduation Ceremonies Schedule for Class of
Congratulations, Seniors You Did It! PROVIDENCE, RI – Mark your calendars for the celebrations! The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is thrilled to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2024! Ceremonies will be held for all PPSD high schools starting Tuesday, June 11 and ending Wednesday, June 18 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 1 Ave […]Read More
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
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
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
The Cranston Police responded to a 9-1-1 call last evening at approximately 6:10 PM of a motorcycle crash in the area of 372 Wellington Avenue. Upon arrival officers located the operator of the motorcycle identified as Alexander Pena, age 39, of Providence, RI. Pena was located between a guardrail and a chain-link fence along Route […]Read More
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
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
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today posted a request for proposal (RFP) to invite design-build teams to submit proposals to replace the Washington Bridge. It is live for review by interested bidders at this web page. The RFP highly encourages the use of accelerated bridge construction methods to replace the bridge and […]Read More