Rhode Island – The smokers who choose to walk Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk route can no longer light up. A new ban instituted last month applies to the 3½-mile public walkway that runs between the Atlantic Ocean and some of the city’s most spectacular Gilded Age mansions. Attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors a year, […]readmore
WESTERLY, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island beach pavilion renovated after the destruction of Superstorm Sandy in October 2012 was dedicated this week. The Frank “Shorty” Comforti Pavilion at the Town Beach in Westerly has been open about six weeks, but the official ribbon-cutting attended by Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse was held Monday. […]readmore
Providence, RI – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) proudly celebrates the 10th Anniversary of Providence Restaurant Weeks July 12-25. Providence, voted #1 city in America by Travel + Leisure magazine in 2014, is one of the most sought after culinary scenes recently receiving accolades such as "10 Best New Food Cities" worldwide […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza today announced the beginning of expanded Summer Recreation programs that including dozens of camp activities, the opening of municipal pools and water parks, the city’s summer meals program, basketball leagues –including the highly anticipated return of Midnight Basketball– and other summer recreation activities throughout the City of Providence. “I am […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island flag atop the State House and at all other state facilities will fly at half-staff this Friday through Monday to honor the nine people killed at Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Charleston, S.C. last week. Rep. Joseph S. Almeida, Rep. Aaron Regunberg and Rep. Grace Diaz asked Gov. […]readmore
Cranston – Following mandatory appellate court mediation in the Rhode Island Supreme Court on June 16, 2015, the City of Cranston and Police Captain, Stephen Antonucci have entered into an agreement for Captain Antonucci to resign his position and dismiss all pending legal actions against the City of Cranston. In exchange for which, the City […]readmore
Cranston-Mayor Fung today expressed his concern regarding the timing of the closure of the Park Avenue railroad bridge in Cranston and supports Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s call for a thorough investigation into circumstances surrounding the timing of its closure. Mayor Fung is particularly concerned by the fact that only nine months ago, the structure was […]readmore
Convicted Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev will be given the opportunity to speak publicly Wednesday when a judge formally imposes the death sentence recommended by a jury for the 2013 attack that killed three people and wounded 264 others. The sentencing hearing will feature statements by bombing victims on how the attack has affected them. […]readmore
On June 22, 2015, Cranston- Mayor Allan Fung kicked off the summer season for Cranston youth at the Doric Avenue Playground this morning. Mayor Fung was joined by Ward 2 Councilman Don Botts, as well as Parks & Recreation Director, Anthony “Tony” Liberatore as they welcomed young people from all over the city to […]readmore
Rhode Island – Starting Friday the University of Rhode Island police will began to carry firearms , after two years of training and preparation. Still the union that represents the faculty express their disagreement to the security guards on campus have firearms. URI is the last public university in the country to arm its agents. The move […]readmore