Department seeking the best and brightest eager to make a difference CENTRAL FALLS – The Central Falls Police Department (CFPD) announced the start of a recruitment drive seeking to hire those eager to make a difference as part of a rewarding career path. Recruitment efforts will follow the recently revamped public safety hiring ordinance that […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As part of her continued efforts to build healthy communities and showcase our state’s beauty to the world, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today established the Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Council. The council will be responsible for increasing awareness about the use and enjoyment of recreational and environmental assets. Raimondo was joined by […]readmore
§ 42-28-46 Development of system monitoring crimes motivated by bigotry and bias. – (a) For the purposes of this section, the following words shall have the following meanings: (1) Police department – all state, municipal and campus police departments within the state of Rhode Island; (2) Hate crime – any crime motivated by bigotry and […]readmore
Feliz Navidad! Felices Pascuas! Felices Fiestas! 401-942-3881 This year LPR’s year-end pledge drive starts December 14th and it will conclude December 31st with a goal of $30,000. Throughout 2015, LPR’s objective was to serve you and our community. We did that by keeping you and the community informed, empowered and connected by broadcasting the following: […]readmore
Keith H. Lang, Executive Director, announced today that the Distribution Committee of The Champlin Foundations has approved and distributed grants totaling $18,533,450. This year 200 tax exempt organizations received grants, primarily in Rhode Island. There were twenty-three (23) first time recipients who received $2,428,405 of the total awarded. This year’s total brings Champlin grants in […]readmore
More than 200 teachers from 26 communities are getting more resources for classroom innovation thanks to $215,000 in grants through our Spark Grants program. Conceived of by philanthropists Letitia and John Carter, the initiative is based on a simple premise: students learn best when given real-life opportunities to engage in academic content in meaningful, non-traditional […]readmore
Central Falls – Holiday Dinner, Central Falls High Schoolreadmore
Providence, RI – On Monday, December 21, 2015 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Providence Police in partnership with One Neighborhood Builders (formerly Olneyville Housing Corporation), Project Renew at Amos House, the Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence, and Toys for Tots will be delivering over 200 toys to Olneyville families as part […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Human Rights Campaign today recognized the City of Providence for its commitment to equality by awarding a perfect score in its Municipal Equality Index. «I am proud of the work that our City has done to become a leader on LGBT issues,» said Mayor Jorge Elorza. «From designating all-gender restrooms in […]readmore
NORTHAMPTON – December 18, 2015 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced more than $6.9 million in grant funding for park and recreation improvements in 23 Massachusetts communities through the Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program. «By increasing access to outdoor recreation, we hope to enhance the lives of citizens from every corner […]readmore