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Mayor Smiley to Unveil Transformative Enhancements to Downtown Public Spaces
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Mayor Smiley to Unveil Transformative Enhancements to Downtown Public Spaces

LPR News May 8, 2024

Over $2 Million Investment in Providence Parks and Public Spaces  PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join Councilwoman Althea Graves, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Department Dr. Silas O. R. Pinto, Director of Arts, Culture and Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., Executive Director of Downtown Providence Parks […]Read More

Governor McKee, Always Learning Rhode Island to Host Learn365RI WaterFire
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Governor McKee, Always Learning Rhode Island to Host Learn365RI WaterFire

LPR News May 8, 2024

Partial lighting hosted in partnership with the National Governors Association and Rhode Island Department of Education PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor McKee and Always Learning Rhode Island, in partnership with the National Governors Association and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), will host a partial WaterFire basin lighting in celebration of Learn365RI. Learn365RI is Governor McKee’s […]Read More

154 New Eagle Scouts Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner
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154 New Eagle Scouts Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner

LPR News May 2, 2024

Manny Bagaco, David Paulson and Stephen Hinger Honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award CRANSTON, R.I. – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America celebrated the achievements of 154 young people who earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in 2023 at their annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on Tuesday. This year’s class included two female Eagle Scouts, highlighting […]Read More

Providence Public Schools, Announces Graduation Ceremonies Schedule for Class of 2024!
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Providence Public Schools, Announces Graduation Ceremonies Schedule for Class of

LPR News May 1, 2024

Congratulations, Seniors You Did It! PROVIDENCE, RI – Mark your calendars for the celebrations! The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is thrilled to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2024! Ceremonies will be held for all PPSD high schools starting Tuesday, June 11 and ending Wednesday, June 18 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 1 Ave […]Read More

Noting That Public Safety Shouldn’t be Compromised to Save a Buck, Reed Backs the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
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Noting That Public Safety Shouldn’t be Compromised to Save a

LPR News May 1, 2024

Citing a layered approach to keeping public informed during emergencies and internet and cellular blackouts, 60 U.S. Senators support bipartisan bill to bolster U.S. emergency communication infrastructure by keeping AM radios standard in cars until a reliable alternative with similar reach and resiliency can replace ‘old school’ AM WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to ensure […]Read More

Rhode Island State Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted for Domestic Incident and Kidnapping
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Rhode Island State Police Apprehend Suspect Wanted for Domestic Incident

LPR News May 1, 2024

At approximately 2:30AM this morning, the Peabody, Massachusetts Police Department contacted the Rhode Island State Police Lincoln Woods Barracks to advise that a subject wanted by their department, identified as Jamaine Johnson, age 41, of Boston, may be heading towards Rhode Island with an infant in the vehicle.   According to the Peabody Police Department, […]Read More

200+ Progressive and Human Rights Organizations Join Solidarity Statement in Support of Student Protests for Gaza and Condemn University Crackdowns
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200+ Progressive and Human Rights Organizations Join Solidarity Statement in

LPR News April 30, 2024

Washington – Today, Our Revolution, MPower Change Action, Gen-Z for Change, and IfNotNow Movement join more than 215 progressive and human rights organizations, including Justice Democrats, People’s Action, Working Families Party, Movement for Black Lives, and Greenpeace USA, on a solidarity statement in support of the student encampments and protests for Palestine and condemn the […]Read More

Rhode Island FC Signs Providence Native Isaac Angking to 2024 Roster
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Rhode Island FC Signs Providence Native Isaac Angking to 2024

LPR News April 30, 2024

Local product adds international experience to midfield corps PAWTUCKET, R.I. (April 30, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed midfielder Isaac Angking for the 2024 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The Rhode Island native becomes the 24th all-time acquisition for RIFC. “Isaac is a talented midfielder and we’re excited to integrate […]Read More

DIVERSIFYING HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN RHODE ISLAND
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DIVERSIFYING HISTORIC PRESERVATION IN RHODE ISLAND

LPR News April 26, 2024

(Providence, R.I.) A Newport cemetery that contains the burials of enslaved and free people of African heritage, a church built for Westerly’s African American community, Providence homes advertising tourist accommodations in the Green Book—these Rhode Island sites are listed in the National Register of Historic Places for their significant African and African American history. Many other […]Read More

Signups are Open to Join Local Girl Scout Troops
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Signups are Open to Join Local Girl Scout Troops

LPR News April 26, 2024

Warwick, RI—April 25, 2024— Are you interested in joining Girl Scouts? Girls and gender expansive youth that are rising kindergartens through 12th grade and adults are invited to join Girl Scouts by participating in an early-registration program with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. As a Girl Scout, you’ll have the chance to explore the world around […]Read More

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