Based on the latest COVID-19 data for the City of Providence, Providence Public Schools will start the school year with a partial reopening that offers in-person learning for all elementary grades and a combination of in-person and distance learning for other grades. “We are excited to welcome our students back to school, and we are […]readmore
Family-Owned Winery Establishes First National Fund to Directly Benefit Grocery Workers, Offering Immediate Relief Santa Rosa, Calif. (August 31, 2020) – Kendall-Jackson, producer of America’s favorite Chardonnay, and United Way Worldwide, America’s Favorite Charity, today announced the launch of the Grocery Worker’s Relief Fund to provide emergency relief for the immediate needs of frontline grocery store workers. The iconic American winery whose reputation is built on producing wines of quality and integrity, pledges an initial $200,000 in the first year, and commits to $2 million by 2030. «Grocery workers are […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today the launching of a new grant and loan program to support small businesses as they attempt to reopen and rebound from the Coronavirus Pandemic. As stated by the Mayor, “My Administration is acutely aware of the financial impact that the pandemic is having on the City’s small businesses. […]readmore
Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket, the Pawtucket Police Department, Pawtucket and Central Falls Health Equity Zone (HEZ), and Project Health CV have announced that 10,000 free reusable cloth masks will be distributed to Pawtucket and Central Falls residents and businesses on Saturday, September 5th from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot across from […]readmore
The Department of Public Works is classified as an essential city department and for good reason. The hard work this department performs everyday to keep our streets and sidewalks in good shape, keep trash off of our streets, and our environment safe is vital to the operation of a healthy and prosperous city. However, this […]readmore
FAIRHAVEN — Lt. Kevin Kobza reports that a pedestrian crash involving a Fairhaven Police cruiser is currently under investigation by Massachusetts State Police. Shortly before 11 p.m. Tuesday night, Aug. 25, Fairhaven Police responded to the area of 188 Huttleston Ave. for a report of a pedestrian crash involving a cruiser. The officer driving the […]readmore
On 8/25/20, at approximately 8:40 PM, Pawtucket Police responded to 69 Talcott Ave for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, a 20 year old male was found on scene with non-life-threatening injuries sustained from what appeared to be gunshot wounds. The male was taken to RI Hospital for treatment. A suspect wearing a dark […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police today report six out of state residents were arrested and numerous motor vehicle summons issued after the first week of stepped-up enforcement on Block Island. Additional Troopers, including members of the Division’s Traffic Safety Unit, were deployed to Block Island for enhanced traffic enforcement on Friday, August 21, and ended the first of three weeks with six […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program (CVCP) made over 1,100 payments to victims of violent crimes, including 135 payments to minor children, during the fiscal year that ended on June 30, 2020. Collectively, the CVCP provided victims with over $1 million in financial support during the year. Among the Rhode Islanders that received […]readmore
On 8/21/20, Pawtucket Police responded to the area of the Mutual Mart on Lonsdale Ave where a shooting had occurred. A male victim sustained a non-life-threatening injury as a result of the shooting. A suspect vehicle fled the scene toward Providence. Detectives furthered the investigation which resulted in the arrest of Fabio De Almeida (28) […]readmore