PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Inspection and Standards (DIS), together with the Providence Revolving Fund (PRF), today announced a new City program that helps income-eligible homeowners who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs to their homes at no cost. The City is partnering with PRF to […]Read More
Week of April 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of April 29, 2024*: Elementary: SouthSide Elementary Charter School – 97.7% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98% High: East Greenwich High […]Read More
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, RI – On Tuesday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will join with Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA); Providence Mayor Brett Smiley; David Cicilline, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation; and community partners to celebrate the official opening of […]Read More
Following investigation, Providence Police Detectives apprehended Nathan Rodriguez (DOB 7/1/2001) for the drive by shooting/murder of Jhensen Baldayac, age 34, which occurred on August 3, 2023 on June Street. Rodriguez was charged with murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), conspiracy and other firearm related charges. During this incident, two additional individuals […]Read More
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 driving while under the influence and gun-related crimes following his arrest by the […]Read More
Rhode Islanders who live in Kent, Providence and Washington counties and had a privately owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the severe storms and flooding that took place Dec. 17-19, 2023, and/or January 9-13, 2024, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. Individual […]Read More
EPA releases $3 billion in Drinking Water funding to help states nationwide address lead contamination and carry out lead pipe replacement projects WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent exposure to lead in Rhode Island’s drinking water, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $28.65 million in drinking water funding for the Ocean State to advance […]Read More
President Joe Biden says the pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. college campuses test two fundamental American principles, the right to free speech and the rule of law. He stressed that both must be upheld. He spoke at the White House after police moved against a pro-Palestinian protest camp at the University of California, Los Angeles, early […]Read More
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
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