PROVIDENCE, RI, (October 22, 2019)— Halloween is just days away, one of the most popular holidays in this country. Little witches, ghosts, pirates and super heroes will soon take to the streets for trick or treat fun, and the American Red Cross Rhode Island has tips to help everyone stay safe while enjoying the festivities. “Halloween is a fun […]readmore
Senator Reed was joined by the delegation including the Governor, Gina Raimondo, representatives from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and others at the launch of RIPTA’s new, clean energy electric bus service, which is being put into operation as RIPTA works to replace and modernize its bus fleet. RIPTA recently accepted the delivery […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung invited the Cranston community to attend a special plaque rededication ceremony for fallen war hero and Cranston native Col. Frederic Mellor in Rolfe Square on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 10 a.m. Col. Mellor, an Air Force pilot who was listed as missing in action for 53 years after his plane was shot […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will host a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Providence City Hall on Thursday, October 11 from 5:30PM to 7:00PM. The event will feature live music, a variety of traditional dishes from Hispanic countries, folkloric dances and a special presentation by the Providence-based musical group Robertico Arias y Su Alebreke, which […]readmore
IUPAT DC35 Annual Star Event draws thousands of union members and their families, including special guest speakers Senator Elizabeth Warren and Gubernatorial Candidate Jay Gonzalez. Seekonk, MA –Seekonk resident, Gerardo Castellanos became the lucky owner of a brand new Indian Motorcycle at the annual STAR Event. Thousands of members of the International Union of Painters and […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI– Mayor James A. Diossa joined The Trust for Public Land, National Recreation and Park Association, and Urban Land Institute on Oct. 10 to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the 10 Minute Walk Campaign and highlight the importance of parks and public green spaces to quality of life in Central Falls. To celebrate, Mayor Diossa […]readmore
Pawtucket, RI –The award winning Blackwood Brothers Quartet will perform a one night only concert at Woodlawn Baptist Church, 337 Lonsdale Avenue, Pawtucket on Friday, October 12, 2018 at 7:00 PM., with warm-up group Just Us 4 at 6:30. Since their founding in 1934 the name «Blackwood Brothers» has become synonymous with Gospel Music, […]readmore
A boil water advisory is in place for the Prudence Island Water District because E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. A list of streets that are affected is available online. The entire water district is affected by the boil water advisory. Residents on private wells or on Prudence Park Water Coop are not […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. October 4, 2018 — Fire Prevention Week begins October 7, and the American Red Cross reminds everyone to take two simple steps – practice fire drills at home and test smoke alarms monthly – to stay safe from the nation’s most frequent and deadliest disaster. On average, seven people die every day from home fires, […]readmore
Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today that Tractor Supply Co. will be opening a new store to be located at 1913 Diamond Hill Road. Tractor Supply Co. is the source for pet food, clothing, tools, and fencing among many other things. Tractor Supply Co. will be occupying space in the former Walmart building, which is now owned and […]readmore