Earlier Wednesday evening, Providence Police arrested Ishmael Lee, age 34, following a brief struggle with the officer before fleeing in a marked Providence Police cruiser. Officers were on routine patrol when they observed two men riding Slingshots in a bike lane on Broad Street, resulting in Lee being pulled over by police. During the stop, […]Read More
South Kingstown Police Department launches #SafeSummerSK
The South Kingstown Police Department today announced the launch of its #SafeSummerSK initiative. “We all look forward to longer days and warm weather, but the summer months can be a dangerous time on our roads, particularly for younger drivers,” said Matthew C. Moynihan, Chief of Police for South Kingstown. “This summer, we’re increasing patrols […]Read More
Creating Safer Neighborhoods in Providence as We Combat Against Illegal
Dear Neighbor, As the summer months approach, we often see an increase in ATVs and illegal vehicles in our neighborhoods. These vehicles have been a significant safety concern for our community and a source of noise disturbances in every corner of our city. As Mayor, it has been my top priority to ensure that Providence […]Read More
Reed to Join State & Local Leaders to Announce Crescent
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — The last time public swimming was encouraged at Crescent Park Beach in East Providence, American troops had recently returned from Europe after World War I and the Jazz Age was in full swing. A century later, and after significant clean water restoration efforts, planners are hoping to reopen the scenic, sandy […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha, Department of Justice sue Live Nation
AG joins DOJ and bipartisan coalition of 30 attorneys general to file suit against the enterprise for anticompetitive conduct in the live music industry. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and a bipartisan coalition of 29 other states in filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live […]Read More
Mayor’s Scholarship Program Accepting Applications Starting June 1st
Application Period: June 1 – July 1, 2024 PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, the City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket City Council, and the Pawtucket School Department have announced that they will be accepting applications for the Mayor’s Scholarship Program from June 1st to July 1st, 2024. The scholarship was established to help assist Pawtucket youth […]Read More
WARWICK, RI. – Although the deadline to apply for FEMA assistance after the winter storms and flooding has passed, we are still available to help applicants. If you have already applied for FEMA assistance, you can ask questions, update your contact information and application, get advice on appealing a FEMA determination and submit required documentation. Documents […]Read More
Governor McKee, RI Office of Energy Resources and Dept. of
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) have awarded $160,000 in grants to support farmers as they decarbonize their agricultural operations. The clean energy projects funded through this opportunity will further the reduction of the state’s carbon footprint while reducing […]Read More
AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
Week of May 13, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of May 13, 2024*: Elementary: Clayville Elementary School, Scituate – 97.5% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.5% High: Trinity Academy for […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of a key vote, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who supports strong, reasonable, bipartisan border security reform, today warned that Congressional Republicans are out of order when it comes to fixing disorder at the border and implored them to stop blocking bipartisan border security fixes. Negotiators from both parties worked for weeks […]Read More