$10 Million Partnership to Create Jobs and Stimulate Growth in Rhode Island Small Businesses To date, 10,000 Small Businesses has reached over 6,000 small businesses across the US and UK PROVIDENCE, R.I. - MARCH 22, 2016 - Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, US Senator Jack Reed, Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence and Goldman Sachs President […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police and the Office of the Rhode Island Attorney General assisted by the Richmond Police Department and Hopkinton Police Department are investigating a police pursuit and serious injury crash that occurred after 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2016. The preliminary investigation revealed the following information: At 6:03 p.m., the Richmond […]readmore
ROVIDENCE, RI La secretaria de estado Nellie M. Gorbea les recuerda a los ciudadanos de Rhode Island que tienen hasta este domingo 27 de marzo para inscribirse como votantes en la primaria de preferencia presidencial que se celebrara el 26 de abril. Aun cuando la fecha límite cae un domingo, las juntas electorales de cada […]readmore
Providence, RI– Providence Police are searching for the subject in the attached photo for a bank robbery which occurred on March 19th at the Citizens Bank located inside the Stop and Shop located at 333 West River Road, Providence. The suspect is described as a white female, 5’3”, skinny build, wearing a black hooded […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to expected winter storm conditions Providence Public Schools and afterschool activities are canceled for Monday, March 21, 2016. A citywide parking ban will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, March 21, and will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are advised that they cannot park on […]readmore
Cranston Police Department’s K9 Zeus, a purebred Czechoslovakian Shepherd, will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Zeus’s vest is sponsored by a fund raiser hosted by Max Hempe, Troop 1of Kingston, RI BSA and will be embroidered with the sentiment […]readmore
Providence, Rhode Island – 18 March 2016 – GE said that it continues to make progress with the assembly of the first part of towers that will be used to support the wind turbines that will comprise the Block Island Wind Farm. This project, which will use state-of-the-art GE wind turbines, is America’s first offshore […]readmore
Credit rating agency cites improved financial management and stable operations in ratings report Central Falls – Credit rating agency Standard and Poor’s has affirmed Central Falls’ long-term bond rating at “BB,” one notch below investment grade, and affirmed its positive outlook. S&P’s most recent ratings report reaffirms consecutive rating and outlook upgrades in 2012 and […]readmore
Mayor Elorza Leads Celebration of Italian-American Heritage, Culture PROVIDENCE, RI – A traditional Italian holiday arrived a day early as Mayor Jorge O. Elorza hosted the City’s annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration in Providence City Hall today. “Italian-Americans have had a significant role in shaping Providence,” said Mayor Elorza. “We are proud to celebrate the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – On Tuesday, March 22, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, US Senator Jack Reed, Mayor Jorge Elorza of Providence, and Goldman Sachs President and COO Gary Cohn will announce the launch of the 10,000 Small Businesses program – which expands access to capital and access to practical business education for small businesses – in […]readmore