PROVIDENCE, RI—In his role as Chair of Rhode Island’s Small Business Advocacy Council, Lt. Governor Daniel McKee today joined Justin Gontarek and Nicholas Rego, founders of Oceanside Graphics RI, to announce Gift it Forward, a new website that makes it easier for Rhode Islanders to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The website, RIsmallbusiness.org, was announced during […]readmore
Providence Police are seeking assistance from the public regarding the breaking and entering that occurred at the Champs Sports in the Providence Place Mall on March 22nd at approximately 1649 hours. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the subjects in the photos attached are asked to please contact Detective Troy Lambert at (401) 243-6330 […]readmore
17 additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Groups: Today the Governor reiterated that Rhode Islanders should avoid any non-essential gathering, and no gatherings should have more than 10 people. This is more than a guideline – it […]readmore
SMITHFIELD, RI (March 22, 2019) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – four adults– no children after a fire today on Walnut Lane, Smithfield. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Jamie Lynch, Steven Pechie, Serge Mckenna and Amy Rodenbaugh. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies […]readmore
Pawtucket –Due to a lighter winter and extra time for yard work while social distancing, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that yard waste collection will begin a week earlier on Monday, March 22, 2020. Residents are asked to place leaf bags out on their normal trash pickup day. “Everyone wants […]readmore
While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets. The most up-to-date schedules are available when booking your trip on Amtrak.com and in the mobile app. Service modifications are as follows: Operating on a reduced schedule: Northeast Corridor: Operating Northeast Regional trains only, at 40% […]readmore
Like so many others in Rhode Island and around the world COVID-19 has touched my family.I have learned that a relative has tested positive for the virus and is being treated in a local hospital; and following the direction of our family physician, my family is self-isolating for the next 14 days. We have no […]readmore
Audio en Español Raimondo le recordó nuevamente a las personas que se queden en casa y que continúen practicando medidas de seguridad, como que las personas de 60 años o más se queden en casa, lavarse las manos constantemente, evitar las multitudes y quedarse en casa si está enfermo. Ella dijo que una de las […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Trinity Repertory Company announces that based on the recommendations and policies of local and federal officials and their own commitment to the health and well-being of their community, Trinity Rep has made the difficult decision to cancel performances of their upcoming productions Sweat and Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. All performances of A Tale of Two […]readmore
BOSTON – Out of an abundance of caution due to the spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office are suspending enforcement of the requirements for retailers to accept beverage containers that have a deposit effective immediately until further notice or until the current state of emergency is […]readmore