PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced that the City will hold its Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, an effort that aims to reduce prescription drug misuse by collecting unused and expired drugs from residents, this Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. «Having unused and expired prescription medications at home presents a very alarming […]readmore
Thousands of communities participate in this weekend’s event (WASHINGTON) – DEA reprises this weekend one of its most popular community programs: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. On Saturday October 22 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the public can dispose of their unused, unwanted prescription medications at one of 4,700 collection sites nationwide, operated […]readmore
Roger Williams (Londres, 21 de diciembre de 1603 – Providence, Rhode Island, 1 de abril de 1683) fue un teólogo inglés, un notable defensor de la tolerancia religiosa y de la separación iglesia-estado y un defensor de los nativos americanos de Estados Unidos.readmore
Podcast Beca LPR News Formulario de solicitud en línea RI – A través de la Beca Roger Williams, se ayuda a los estudiantes de Rhode Island que aprecian y adoptan los valores y el legado de Roger Williams para que puedan continuar estudiando en la universidad. Este programa de becas anuales fue diseñado para inspirar […]readmore
Press Conference Council President Luis Aponte en Español Councilwoman Sabina Matos PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Members of the Providence City Council Finance Committee introduced a resolution tonight that recommends withdrawal of support for Mayor Elorza’s $40 million infrastructure bond issuance. While acknowledging that infrastructure improvements are important, committee members have routinely expressed their reluctance to overextend the […]readmore
After the federal government accused them of discriminating against minority candidates, prison officials held off on hiring correctional officers for three years “We waited three years. Our ranks became depleted and I felt that there was a public safety necessity,” said Corrections Director A.T. Wall. «We had a testing process which had the effect of, not […]readmore
Press Conference LPR News Spanish Podcast of Roger Williams Spanish News Governor Raimondo Mayor Elorza in spanish Roger Williams National Memorial Park Ranger John McNiff PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Foundation tuesday announced an educational program that will give students and teachers access to a wealth of information about Roger Williams and award up […]readmore
Access Point RI CEO and President Tom Kane CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung joined the Cornerstone School community along with donors and volunteers to celebrate the school’s new playground on Tuesday. Mayor Fung Mayor Fung joined Access Point RI CEO and President Tom Kane, Cameron & Mittleman Managing Partner Karen DelPonte and Doris […]readmore
Ceremony Central Falls – The new Blackstone Valley community health center is expected to offer more services and extended hours, soon at the new, state-of-the-art health center. Saturday’s groundbreaking also included an appearance by Emmy award winning actress Viola Davis, who grew up in Central Falls. The new Neighborhood Health Station will be located in […]readmore
Providence – This $6.3 million, 9,190-square-foot wing was funded by a $50 million bond approved in 2012 for the renovation of three RIC buildings: Craig-Lee Hall, Gaige Hall and Fogarty Life Science. Fogarty Life Science is the first to be completed. Most of the simulation learning activities have moved to the new wing. There is […]readmore