JOHNSTON, R.I. (November 23, 2016) – Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) invites Rhode Island residents to safely dispose of their lingering household hazardous waste on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eco-Depot located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. This collection is available free of charge to Rhode Island residents […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces increased driving while intoxicated patrols will begin this evening through the Thanksgiving Holiday in conjunction with their ongoing Operation Blue Riptide enforcement efforts. The Cranston Police Department is joining other local police departments in deploying additional patrols charged with enforcing all traffic violations, while […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 28th to celebrate the opening of a new recreation center at Pleasant View Elementary School. The neighborhood recreation center will serve students from kindergarten through high school, with programming until 9:00 pm on weeknights and weekend hours on Saturdays. […]readmore
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 22, 2016 – Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 2680 West Shore Road in Warwick on Saturday, December 3 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Warwick residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has appointed Major Oscar Perez to the Rhode Island Parole Board. «The Rhode Island Parole Board is vital to our criminal justice system,» Raimondo said. «I am pleased to appoint Major Oscar Perez to the Parole Board and am confident he will be an excellent addition. Major Perez […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – The City of Central Falls, in association with Holiday Express and several sponsors, will be hosting a thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 24, 2016 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. the dinner will take place at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at 20 Claremont Street. Mayor James Diossa said, «I am […]readmore
elorza-muslim-american-board Mayor Signed an Executive Order Creating Advisory Board, Announced Call for Members PROVIDENCE, RI -Mayor Jorge Elorza joined members of the Muslim-American community to sign an executive order creating the Muslim-American Advisory Board as part of an ongoing One Providence initiative aimed at protecting and serving every resident of the city regardless of race, […]readmore
Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of two suspects caught while breaking into a home on Mill Street after the homeowner returned home to find one the suspects in her house holding her television. The Cranston Police received a 9-1-1 call on 11/21/16 at approximately 11:56 AM from the […]readmore
NORTH PROVIDENCE, RI (November 22, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 3 families after a fire on Douglas Avenue in North Providence. A total of 3 families consisting of 4 adults total were affected. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders to the Sherbrooke Ave. fire included: Amy […]readmore
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI (November 22, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 3 families after a fire on Warren Avenue in East Providence. One family of 4 adults and 2 children, one family of 4 adults and 0 children and one family of 3 adults and 1 child. The Red Cross provided assistance to […]readmore