NORFOLK – A 2008 Mount Saint Charles Academy High School graduate and Cumberland, Rhode Island native is serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the guided missile cruiser, USS Anzio. Lt j.g. Robert Van Winter is a damage controlman assistant aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided missile cruiser operating out of Norfolk, Virginia. A Navy damage controlman assistant […]readmore
Providence – In celebration of its 100th anniversary the Rhode Island Foundation presents Pops in the Park, with Francisco Noya conducting, concert start at 7 p.m. at the Temple to Music. Latino Public Radio will broadcast the concert live on lprri.org and on 1290 AM Providence. The concert is free and open to the public.readmore
STATE HOUSE — During a ceremony at the Quonset Air National Guard Base on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III (R-District 28 Coventry) was welcomed into the Legislative Squadron by the Rhode Island Wing by RI Wing Commander Colonel Richard Hill. “It is truly an honor to be awarded the prestigious honorary […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien welcomed Pawtucket’s newest business, Fit Fam, to the City wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Fit Fam is a healthy kitchen committed to providing healthy food choices to diners. “We want to be able to provide not only a healthy kitchen, but a healthy lifestyle to our customers,” said Roberto […]readmore
RWP POPS Thursday, August 18 LPR Interview 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Concert from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Tune in 1290 AM or lprri.org to Listen Livereadmore
Providence – The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has named Randall Rosenbaum, executive director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts http://www.arts.ri.gov/ (RISCA), the recipient of its 2016 Gary Young Award. The award recognizes an executive director who has made an extraordinary contribution to public support for the arts at the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo is issuing a statewide «Drought Advisory,» based on indicators and assessments from the state’s Drought Steering Committee. «Rhode Islanders should be aware the state will be taking proactive steps to increase public outreach about water conservation,» Raimondo said. «We all have an important role to play – I […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On August 16, 2016 members of the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) executed a court authorized search warrant upon the fourth floor apartment of 33 Sumner Avenue. Upon entry into the dwelling the target of the investigation, Digna Manon (19) of Central Falls was located and placed into custody. A systematic search was […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) today issued the following statement regarding a $2.45 billion Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan for Amtrak from the Federal Railroad Administration. «This RRIF loan from the Federal Railroad Administration will help […]readmore
ROVIDENCE, RI – American Red Cross volunteer Paul Johnston is deploying to Louisiana to support Red Cross relief efforts after excessive rainfall has resulted in moderate to heavy flooding across many parts of Louisiana. Once there, Paul will serve as a Staff Planning and Support Service Associate. Paul is one of close to 3,000 Red […]readmore