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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
Por Marino Báez PROVIDENCE – El Alcalde de la ciudad de Providence, Jorge Elorza, el Comisionado de la Policia Steven Paré y el Jefe de la Policía, Hugh T. Clements, anunciaron a través de la Asociación de Vencindarios West Broadway, la expansión del Programa de Vigilancia en los Barrios de Providence, a fin de contribuir […]Load more...
*Donations Will Benefit Food Bank and Neighborhood Merchants Will Offer Special Deals and Prizes to Patrons* Providence Community Library (PCL) will hold its 2016 amnesty event from April 11 to April 16, and for one week, patrons will be able to return overdue items and give non-perishable food items in exchange for fines. PCL patrons […]Load more...
Representatives Robert B. Lancia, Michael W. Chippendale, Sherry Roberts, and Robert A. Nardolillo, III. Announce JROTC Day at the RI State House JROTC Cadets to be Honored During House Legislative Session STATE HOUSE — Representative Robert B. Lancia (R-District 16 Cranston), Michael W. Chippendale (R-District 40 Foster, Glocester, Coventry), Sherry Roberts (R-District Coventry, West Greenwich), […]Load more...
Rebranded and expanded, PVDFest will bring four days of art, music, and to the streets of Providence, June 2-5, 2016 Providence, RI – City of Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism and Founding Creative Partner FirstWorks announced PVDFest, Rhode Island’s signature art festival will return June 2-5 to transform […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who led the effort in the U.S. House to establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, is advocating for $932,000 to fully fund the Park’s operations in FY2017. Cicilline was joined in a letter to House appropriators by Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), Congressman James McGovern (D-MA), […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aIP24eU0uGYpKQM2MkgCSmIyBktmHS8m28FAR1HlExhdJQ54ZgTFA789kr23WeCOoZJbWnV_Lmw_JWcPK6E1w2e_MOYtYv_07XEV5RYu0XzHUOXnQqG-MeHmg_nIgGIe8r60Xjkq9YPQQkrS239X1aqVdlkRZKYNzLOK6_QYiRiyp3VTdFlqiLeRiuVo9jC6rhqvo-DtNPlAZjHKSgqwFPZSxTkDfvfn0r2oholf-AYRNwlOiWwxhA-BiugXw9cv4q0rxjDNSWhLRiGO8WcbBFTx5CnSnnIEsUD_nGIMbdoSiLSasGg3mA==&c=BziYG0BIHwBGBgiSfZlq8n8BpFiUgUsrgj0ZCyzHCfcezRRGNR_9ig==&ch=eL-01iC6sd0QzQ-FbnF96YJGRjF-fkfcHUAz9o3OKnVmMHr_lQy71g==], Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings in honor of Load more...
Local High-School Students Master the Science of Celebration – “FIRST STRONGHOLD” at the *FIRST *® Robotics Competition Rhode Island District Event *Teams Compete in Rhode Island District Event for Coveted Awards and Chance to Compete at Championship* *Who: *Student teams from local school districts and surrounding states will participate in the *FIRST® *Robotics Competition Rhode […]Load more...