PROVIDENCE, RI (February 12, 2024) – The American Red Cross is helping three families – seven adults – three children after a fire today on Princess Ave., Cranston. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Tom Perrin, Ernie Labbe and Kathy Wong. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 13, 2024) — With a Winter Storm Warning in effect for Rhode Island, the American Red Cross urges residents to prioritize safety amid the ongoing snowfall. WINTER STORM SAFETY Stay indoors and wear warm clothes. Layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing will keep you warmer than a bulky sweater. If you […]Read More
Providence, Rhode Island, February 13, 2024 — The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced that seven routes are on detour today, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, due to winter weather conditions. Routes 18, 27, 35, 55, 56, 64 and 88 are currently on detour. Riders may expect some delays on all routes due to weather conditions and are advised to […]Read More
Kathryn Sabatini to lead Office’s civil legal efforts following upcoming departure of Miriam Weizenbaum PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that he will appoint Kathryn M. Sabatini to be the next Chief of the Office’s Civil Division. Ms. Sabatini, who currently serves as Executive Counsel and Chief of Policy […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Tractor-Trailer Travel Ban, State Government Closure Ahead
Governor Strongly Urges Rhode Islanders to Stay off the Roads During Snowstorm PROVIDENCE, RI – Ahead of tomorrow’s winter storm, Governor Dan McKee today signed an executive order implementing a tractor-trailer travel ban and closing State government on Tuesday. The Governor is also strongly urging Rhode Islanders to stay off the roads, especially between 9 a.m. and 6 […]Read More
Winter storm alert! Weather models predict snow will begin Tuesday morning and continue throughout the day. Below are some key updates on what that means for our community. A citywide parking ban begins at 7 pm, Monday 2/12 until further notice. This time allows our DPW crews to begin pre-treating our roads before the […]Read More
A parking ban is in effect beginning at 9:00 PM on Monday, February 12th, 2024, until further notice Alternative Parking Lots: West Side Parking Areas: 1. Morley Field off Moshassuck Street 2. Veterans Park Ball Field off Smithfield Avenue 3. Nathanael Greene School, 285 Smithfield Ave. 4. Baldwin School, 50 Whitman St. ***Temporarily Unavailable*** 5. […]Read More
Due to inclement weather, the Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) in Johnston and Cumberland for residents affected by the September storms will close tomorrow, Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Depending on the weather, the Centers should resume normal operating hours on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Residents do not need to visit […]Read More
Fortuitous Partners and Public Partners Close on Financing for Tidewater
Stadium will be the anchor of broad transformation in Pawtucket; Stadium on track to open for 2025 USL season PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency, Rhode Island Commerce, and Fortuitous Partners have closed on all aspects of funding for the multi-purpose stadium at Tidewater Landing, including the bonds, private debt […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Induct Three Community Leaders into the City’s
Chief Judge Frank Caprio, Derek Earl Hazard Jr. and Helen Baskerville-Dukes will be Inducted in the 21st Annual Hall of Fame PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join members of the Providence City Council, Providence Human Relations Commissioners and community members to induct Chief Judge Frank Caprio, Derek Earl Hazard Jr. and Helen […]Read More