PROVIDENCE, RI (March 24, 2024) – The American Red Cross is helping two families – six adults after a fire today on Ayrault Street, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Jamie Lynch, Jeremy Tengren, Brian Butterworth and Carolyn Breckel. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a […]Read More
Rhode Island Department of Education Launches Facilitated Individualized Education Program
New neutral facilitation service aims to improve school and family partnership and center student need; training with districts ongoing PROVIDENCE, RI — Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) has launched its Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP)/504 Plan Service to further support the needs of […]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 of murder and related assault and firearms counts stemming from the 2021 murder of 38-year-old Jorge Garcia at Roque’s Café on Broad Street. On March 15, 2024, following the conclusion of a […]Read More
Rhode Island FC Makes History with Inaugural USL Championship Match
Club draws 1-1 against New Mexico United in front of sold out Beirne Stadium SMITHFIELD, R.I. (March 16, 2024) – Rhode Island FC’s historic inaugural match at Beirne Stadium came to a dramatic close Saturday evening in a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United. The physical matchup from start to finish was highlighted by a sold […]Read More
Gov. Dan McKee and R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti revealed the decision at today’s afternoon news conference, where they shared findings from multiple engineering firms that have been studying the bridge since its abrupt closure Dec. 11 “Today is about a plan of action for the Washington Bridge, and a commitment to ensure […]Read More
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $89 million in grants to approximately 2,500 nonprofit organizations last year. At the end of 2023, total assets stood at approximately $1.4 billion. Total fund investment return for the year was 14.2 percent. In addition, the Foundation raised $46 million in gifts. “Our aid brought hope to […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner Secures Federal Funding for Cranston Police Department’s K-9
WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a press conference to announce $344,000 in federal funding he secured for the Cranston Police Department to upgrade their K-9 vehicle fleet. “Law enforcement officers and their canine counterparts work tirelessly to keep Rhode Islanders safe, and we owe it to them to ensure they have the equipment […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will hold two public meetings on the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Each meeting will take place from 4 to 6 p.m. in room 110 of Alger Hall at Rhode Island College, […]Read More
Providence, RI, March 14 , 2024—A new survey from AAA on autonomous vehicles (AVs) shows most U.S. drivers express fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) regarding fully self-driving vehicles – continuing a lack-of-trust trend that peaked last year. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keeping Assistance remains high. The results suggest […]Read More
Mayor Smiley Announces First Providence Recreation Soccer League
PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 Recreation Soccer League. The league is the first of its kind in Providence, providing an opportunity for youth across Rhode Island to participate in an inclusive, weekly soccer experience. The league officially kicks off on Saturday, April 13 and […]Read More