Providence, RI: On April 19, 2020 at approximately 1955 hours, Providence Police were dispatched to 77 Knight Street for a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, police identified Markese Davis, age 28 of Woonsocket, as the criminally responsible party, and attempted to take him into custody. As police were attempting to take Davis into custody, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Lt. Governor Daniel McKee was joined today by Governor Gina Raimondo and other state and military officials to honor Rhode Island’s fallen soldiers during a virtual wreath-laying ceremony in the Garden of Heroes. The garden, located on the southwest lawn of the State House, pays tribute to Rhode Island service members who have made […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The City of Woonsocket recognizes the need for greater COVID-19 testing. To advance that goal, the City’s Public Safety Division has worked closely with the Governor’s office and the Rhode Island Department of Health to develop a plan that best serves our residents. The State has identified Thundermist Health Center as a local […]readmore
Programa especial y mensaje en un día de Madres muy raro en el mundo. Hoy debemos felicitarlas, honrarlas en medio de una pandemia que nos mantiene alejados a muchos, el especial musical de Latino Public Radio para hacerlas sentir queridas. Gracias de parte de Reynaldo Almonte y la familia de lprnoticias.readmore
Gives RIDOH Authority to Enforce Public Health Directives Governor Gina M. Raimondo today signed an executive order officially lifting Rhode Island’s stay-at-home order. The order gives the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) the ability to enforce public health guidelines and business regulations, including by levying fines against individuals or businesses. COVID-19 Data Update RIDOH announced 249 […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Lt. Governor Daniel McKee today joined a volunteer group of local entrepreneurs to announce the expansion of the Gift it Forward small business initiative. Additions to the initiative include online gift card setup services, no-cost advertising, small business text alerts and a consumer-friendly redesign of the program’s website (rismallbusiness.org). Launched in March by the Lt. […]readmore
VOA News Sería el primer caso judicial en EE.UU. contra intentos de defraudar al gobierno, tras los pagos millonarios como estímulo a pequeñas empresas que han mantenido en servicio a sus empleados en medio de la pandemia del coronavirus. Dos hombres de negocios fueron acusados este martes en el Distrito de Rhode Island por supuestamente […]readmore
Governor Gina M. Raimondo today provided more details on Phase 1 of the state’s plan to reopen the economy. Retail: Non-critical retail stores that have been closed will be allowed to reopen in-person operations, including for limited in-person browsing. Pre-ordering and in-store pick-up will still be encouraged as the safest option. Retailers will be able to have […]readmore
Contact tracers are a crucial part of health response to any contagious disease & effective contact tracing seen as key to safely reopen economy 14 leading U.S. Senators are seeking $8 billion to strengthen America’s contact tracing infrastructure and boost contact tracing workforce in all 50 states and U.S. territories WASHINGTON, DC – As scientists worldwide […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS- Mayor James A. Diossa was pleased to announce the opening of a new COVID-19 testing site in the city today at the Rhode Island College “Hub” at 934 Dexter Street. This facility provides residents with access to testing within the densely populated city. The testing facility at 934 Dexter Street will serve as […]readmore