Central Falls – Governor Gina Raimondo, Congressman David Cicilline, state and local officials including Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, will join Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of the Dexter Street construction resurfacing and bridge repair project, in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Friday, […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On 07/28/2016, at approximately 11:08 p.m., Central Falls Police units were dispatched to the area of 20 Fletcher Street for the report of a robbery in which a gun was used. Upon their arrival on scene, officers identified three adult male victims all of whom reside in Central Falls. The victims stated […]readmore
Cranston – Internationally recognized outdoor retailerL.L.Bean, best known for its Bean Boot, everyday free shipping and 100% satisfaction guarantee is set to expand its retail operation with the opening of its first Rhode Island store, scheduled to open next week. The new L.L.Bean store located at Garden City Center, a unique open-air shopping destination featuring […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Major customer service improvements made by the staff of the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program have reduced waiting times by 63 percent during this summer’s recent peak claim period versus last summer’s peak period. These improvements highlight the benefits of the Lean Government Initiative. Governor M. Gina Raimondo today visited the Department of […]readmore
CODAC, The Providence Center join forces to address opioid abuse Recovery community, law enforcement laud Whitehouse legislation to stem public health crisis Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today joined with leaders from Rhode Island’s recovery community and law enforcement for a soft opening of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare’s new facility co-located within The Providence […]readmore
RI – On August 2, 2016, the Pawtucket Police Department with the assistance of the US Marshall Service executed four court ordered search warrants, in addition to four arrest warrants, related to the shots fired road rage incident on July 20, 2016 at 94 Japonica Street Pawtucket RI, which lead Officers to 136 Park St. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – ONE Neighborhood Builders, the 28-year-old Olneyville-based community development corporation, announced today that Michael DeVos of Warwick has been appointed its new Executive Director. Additionally, Michael served as the Development Director for the Maine State Housing Authority from 1995-2004 where he administered funds for affordable and supportive housing. He was Executive Director of the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Chief Innovation Officer Richard Culatta and local education leaders, today visited the Bootstrap Summer Camp at the Academy for Career Exploration (ACE) in Providence. According to the state Department of Labor and Training, by 2022, there will be more than 4,000 openings in computer and math […]readmore
Les compartimos con mucho dolor el fallecimiento de nuestro Compañero y Amigo La Familia de Latino Public Radio está de luto, se ha ido una de las voces que ayudo a modernizar la Radio de Rhode Island. Javier llego a LPR en 1996 para ser la voz institucional. Descansa en Paz, Javier Plascenciareadmore
Providence, RI, August 2, 2016 – Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, City Council President Luis Aponte, ProvPort Board Chair Paul Moura and members of the Rhode Island business community joined McInnis Cement executives to celebrate officially breaking ground at the new cement company’s first U.S. terminal in the Port of […]readmore