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Providence Shooting Suspect apprehended in Florida

  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

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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

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Rep. Magaziner Announces Federal Funding for Johnston Police Department

JOHNSTON, RI  — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced $485,000 in federal funding he secured for the Johnston Police Department for emergency services equipment to improve response times and community safety. The Johnston Police Department serves almost 30,000 residents and over 850 businesses, from mom-and-pop stores to large shipping fulfillment centers. The nearly half a million in […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Budget Amendment to Extend Hope Scholarship at

Program provides last-dollar tuition support to in-state students at RIC for junior and senior years PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed a budget amendment to extend Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Hope Scholarship program for an additional two years through July 1, 2030. Proposed by Governor McKee and approved by the General Assembly in 2023, […]Read More

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Reed, Community Libraries of Providence Celebrate National Library Week &

PROVIDENCE, RI – Standing on the front steps of Providence’s 100-year-old Knight Memorial Library, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today kicked off National Library Week (April 7-13) and partnered with the Community Libraries of Providence (CLPVD) to promote youth literacy and library services. Senator Reed joined CLPVD Director Cheryl Space and Youth Services Coordinator Judanne Hamidzada to announce the […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Return of EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD

Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, April 27th at Providence Career & Technical Academy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined today by Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez, Superintendent of Providence Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of Recreation Stephen Grace, Principal Courtney Monterecy […]Read More