At the time of year when colleges are sending out their financial aid packages, $4 million in scholarships is available through the Rhode Island Foundation. “These scholarships can make dreams come true for the students who get help and the donors who made it possible. The results of their generosity will be felt for […]Read More
Amo Announces Local Leader in Japanese Community and Small Business
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that his guest to the Joint Meeting of Congress with His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan is Maryanne Brandmeier, owner and principal of OKS-USA Martial Arts/CrossFit studio in Naval Station Newport. A longtime advocate for U.S.-Japan relations, Ms. Brandmeier serves as the Vice President of […]Read More
O.J. Simpson, former football star accused and acquitted of murder,
The star’s family announced that he died Wednesday following a battle with cancer on Simpson’s official X account on Thursday. “On April 10th, our father, Orenthal James Simpson, succumbed to his battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his children and grandchildren,” the announcement reads. “During this time of transition, his family asks that you please respect […]Read More
Competitive program offers valuable learning opportunities for recent graduates and enrolled students to get involved in the community PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced today the City is accepting applications for the 2024 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The competitive program offers an exciting and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn […]Read More
CRANSTON – Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins stated that recent public attention on the property at 1890 Broad Street in Cranston has failed to focus on the fact that the City of Cranston had already issued violation notices to the property owner, Spring Street Realty, LLC. “Recent articles have described the condition of the multi-family apartments […]Read More
(Warwick, RI) Dr. Steven Corvi of Warwick has officially filed to run for Rhode Island’s Second Congressional District as a Republican. A formal campaign launch event will be held Saturday, April 13th at 3 PM Eastern Time at Rocky Point State Park in Warwick, RI. Dr. Corvi has worked as an adjunct history lecturer for […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Providence man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court for the 2022 murder of Angelo Gomez. On April 5, 2024, following the conclusion of an eight-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause, the jury found Robert Komhlan (age 38) guilty of […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that six individuals have been charged in Third Division District Court in Warwick with crimes related to targeting children for sex, stemming from […]Read More
An investigation conducted by Providence Police, with assistance from Johnston Police, Carlos Rodriguez, age 46 of Providence, was apprehended earlier today by U.S. Marshals in Kissimmee, FL. Rodriguez was wanted in connection to a Felony Assault/Shooting that occurred on Vandewater Street in Providence on November 27, 2023. Shortly after the shooting occurred, a vehicle […]Read More
Reed Joins Welch in Introducing STAGE Act to Support Non-profit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — During the first-ever National Theatre Week, celebrated April 9-11, 2024, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is teaming up with Senators Peter Welch (D-VT) and John Fetterman (D-PA) in introducing the Supporting Theater and the Arts to Galvanize the Economy (STAGE) Act of 2024. Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Professional non-profit theaters, […]Read More