Category : Community

Mayor Donald R. Grebien This past year was difficult for all of us amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Our community partners, businesses, and residents showed their resilience and willingness to help others. As we turn the page onto a new year, we are thankful for all of the tireless frontline healthcare workers, our brave public […]Read More

This evening the Rhode Island State Police will participate in a drunk driving victim honor patrol in memory of Lieutenant Robert Cabral, a Swansea, Massachusetts police officer who was killed by a drunk driver on November 5, 2005 while on duty.  “Tonight we have additional Troopers working across the state to apprehend and arrest drunk drivers in honor of Lieutenant Robert Cabral. We want our […]Read More

PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association (RIPCA) is pleased to announce that it will be participating in Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Rhode Island’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which is taking place over the next month. The goal of the campaign is to honor victims who have lost their lives, or […]Read More

CENTRAL FALLS– Mayor James A. Diossa and the 10 Minute Walk campaign announced today that Central Falls recently became the third city in the U.S. where 100% of its residents have a park or green space within a 10-minute walk, or ½ mile, of home. The city has made steady progress to expand access to […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner held his inaugural “General Treasurer’s Distinguished Service Awards” ceremony. During the ceremony, the Treasurer recognized seven Rhode Island individuals and organizations who have been strong partners to the Office of the General Treasurer in supporting increased economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders.  “I’m so proud to award the first-ever […]Read More

Join City Council President Sabina Matos and the Elisha Project for an event with free food and face masks! This will be a drive-thru event. Please enter Kelley Street on Magnolia Street. Residents are also able to walk-in to the event.Mask wearing and social distancing are expected and required. Thank you for your cooperation!Please Note: […]Read More

HUD-VASH voucher to provide housing for veterans BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is awarding $298,280 in rental assistance in Rhode Island to house 30 veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness. This funding is part of $46 million being awarded nationally.  The supportive housing assistance is provided […]Read More

Lt. Governor Dan McKee is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Sharon Harmon to accept AT&T’s donation to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund at the Schofield Armory in Cranston. (Photo taken pre-Pause.) CRANSTON, RI – Lt. Governor Dan McKee today announced a $10,000 donation from AT&T to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund. AT&T’s donation will […]Read More

To Be Picked Up on Trash Day Pawtucket –The City of Pawtucket and the Department of Public Works yard waste and leaf pickup program will be ending for the season on the week beginning Monday, December 7th and ending Friday, December 11th. Residents are asked to place leaf bags out on their normal trash pickup day. Leaf […]Read More