BALTIMORE – In a new report released today, A Shared Sentence: The Devastating Toll of Parental Incarceration on Kids, Families and Communities, the Annie E. Casey Foundation recommended policy reforms that would help millions of children who struggle with emotional and financial instability as a result of having an incarcerated parent. Research shows that the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced that eight local organizations will receive nearly $300,000 in grants for everything from diabetes awareness to expanding health care for refugee children. «Developing an inclusive primary care system that promotes healthy lives is one of our core strategic initiatives. These grants will advance our continuing efforts to […]readmore
Providence – Sophia Miranda fue juramenta como gobernadora la mañana del viernes en la casa estatal por la magistrada de la corte suprema Maureen McKenna Goldberg. En su mensaje como Gobernadora la joven dijo a la prensa que su experiencia fue fabulosa, “he conocido muchas personas de diferentes culturas y nacionalidades, uno nunca tiene la […]readmore
RI Resource Recovery kicks off initiative with free standardized labels for recycling bins for all RI public schools Contact: Krystal Noiseux | Education and Outreach Manager 401-339-4046 knoiseux@rirrc.org JOHNSTON, RI (April 21, 2016)– Just in time for Earth Day 2016, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) announced that Rhode Island will be the first state […]readmore
$1.1 Million Awarded to Five Massachusetts Water Suppliers BOSTON – April 21, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to five Massachusetts water suppliers through the Drinking Water Supply Protection (DWSP) Grant Program. The funding, announced during Earth Week, will enable water suppliers to protect existing or new wells, […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – On Saturday, April 30, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will host a U.S. Military Service Academy Day for high school students from schools across the state. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in Warwick. This informational seminar is […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On Saturday, April 23, the city of Central Falls is hosting its 6th annual Earth Day Celebration. City officials are optimistic that turnout to the upcoming Earth Day clean-up will surpass the over 250 volunteers that participated last year. The event will kick-off at Central Falls High School at 10:00 am Saturday […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is issuing a precautionary boil water advisory for consumers of the SUEZ water system on two streets in Wakefield. The advisory is in effect for consumers on Narragansett Avenue and on Old Tower Hill Road from the Dale Carlia Shopping Center to the Wakefield Mall. As a result […]readmore
Council to Name Michael Clement as City Clerk Emeritus PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Michael Clement, the first African American elected as clerk for the City of Providence, has passed away. Clement began his career with the city as Second Deputy Clerk in 1973. He rose through the ranks and became First Deputy Clerk in 1979. In 1991, Clement […]readmore
LPR’s Community Excellence Awards Gala is right around the corner. On Saturday, May 14th, 2016 Latino Public Radio will host their annual gala event. For this year’s event we have chosen to focus on education, specifically those individuals who play a part in influencing the next generation of students, professionals, and leaders. We would like to take this […]readmore