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
JLC LIVE Residential Construction Show Debuts New Education Tracks, Spanish
PROVIDENCE, RI / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2024 / JLC LIVE New England, the region’s most anticipated and extensive event dedicated to residential construction returns March 22 and 23 (Education 21-23) to the Rhode Island Convention Center. For nearly 30 years, 10,000 builders, remodelers and crews gather in Providence for exemplary education led by renowned experts […]Read More
West Warwick man charged with domestic assault and firearms charges
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a West Warwick man has been charged in Kent County Superior Court with several domestic assault and firearms charges following his arrest on September 18, 2023 […]Read More
City of Providence Announces Early Voting Start Date for the
Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary will take place from Wednesday, March 13, through Monday, April 1 PROVIDENCE, RI – Early voting for the 2024 Presidential Preference Primary will begin in Providence today and continue through Monday, April 1, 2024, at 4:00PM. Eligible Providence voters can cast their vote ahead of the April 2, […]Read More
Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, featuring over a dozen exhibits, three touch tanks, and species that come from (and are returned to) Narragansett Bay, opens March 28. NEWPORT, R.I. – March 12, 2024 – Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28. […]Read More