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Mayor Brett Smiley, law enforcement partners announce death of suspect
PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, the Providence Police Department, the Rhode Island State Police, the Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island are today announcing the death of Claudio Manuel Neves Valente, the individual responsible for the murders of […]Read More
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Governor Dan McKee’s Message to the Community
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee issued the following message to the community: “As we continue to support Brown University and the Providence community through the process of healing, our hearts remain with the victims and their families whose lives have been forever changed. “On behalf of the State of Rhode Island, I commend the team of […]Read More
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Following Magaziner’s Advocacy, DHS Releases Wife of Combat Veteran from
WASHINGTON, DC — Today U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the news that Donna Hughes-Brown, a legal U.S. resident and the wife of U.S. Navy combat veteran Jim Brown of Missouri has been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention. Mrs. Hughes-Brown was immediately released after winning her cancellation of removal hearing on December 18, 2025, ending […]Read More
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Rhode Island Energy Prepared for Winter Storm to Impact Rhode
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (December 18, 2025) – Rhode Island Energy (RIE) is prepared for a winter storm expected to impact Rhode Island Thursday evening through Friday, bringing high winds and steady rain into the region. The primary concerns associated with this storm include hazardous wind gusts – potentially reaching over 60 mph and consistent rainfall. These conditions may […]Read More
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Suspect in Brown shootings takes his own life
By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio A man suspected of bursting into a Brown University classroom, opening fire and killing two students, wounding nine others last Saturday was found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound Thursday at a storage unit in Southern New Hampshire after an intensive manhunt. “We got him,” said Ted Docks, […]Read More
It was an honor to join this year’s Rhode Island Wreaths Across America Ceremony at Ponaganset High School, where we recognized the sacrifices of the brave men and women who served in uniform. By laying remembrance wreaths on the graves of fallen heroes, we ensure their legacy endures. Honoring fallen servicemembers also means supporting […]Read More
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Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence
Construction-related activities on the new Washington Bridge have been ongoing since June with design, soil sampling, geographic surveying, permit applications, and the ordering of materials. In the next two weeks, crews using boring equipment will be operating on the East Providence shore and on the water. No lane closures are required for this work. […]Read More
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Pawtucket Commission on Arts & Culture Celebrates the Season with
In celebration of the holiday season, the Pawtucket Commission on Arts & Culture is pleased to invite the public to view the latest art exhibit on display at City Hall. As a tribute to the 27th year of the Pawtucket Winter Wonderland, the Commission is sharing images of past Winter Wonderland celebrations through the years. […]Read More