WOONSOCKET, RI: A city-owned vacant residence that previously housed two apartments located at 176 River Street is set for demolition Tuesday which will restore an additional 0.05 acres or 2,309 sq. feet of open space along the Blackstone River. “Steadfastly removing blight and density from our City streets is essential to improving the overall quality […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I., April 1, 2019 – As part of its commitment to support the development of diverse business leaders, CVS Health is partnering with University College at Roger Williams University on a customized professional development program – CVS Health: Executive Learning Series for Diverse Suppliers. The training program, now in its fifth year, will help diverse vendors gain […]readmore
Boston, MA – A representative from the office of U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) delivered the following statement on the Senator’s behalf at a rally, held by Vamos4PR, to protest the use of public pension funds to pay off Puerto Rico’s debt: «The Trump administration’s callous neglect of the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico is unconscionable, but this is […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that on March 28, Brian Torres (age 26), of Providence, pleaded nolo contendere before Providence County Superior Court Magistrate Richard D. Raspallo to charges of driving under the influence, death and personal injury resulting, stemming from a 2018 automobile crash that claimed the life of a 29-year-old man and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island College will host the 2019 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA’s) New England Latinx Student Leadership Conference on Friday, April 5, from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday, April 6, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to foster connections among Latinx college students within the region and to examine […]readmore
Troopers Will Run to Raise Money for Cops for Kids with Cancer Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, announces that a team of state troopers will be running the Boston Marathon again this year to raise money for Cops for Kids […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Doug Collins (R-GA) today introduced H.R. 1952, the Intercountry Adoption Information Act, to remove obstacles for American families pursuing overseas adoption. “Whether adopting at home or abroad, families looking to provide loving homes to children in need should have access to the information required to navigate the process successfully,” said […]readmore
Senator Reed’s advocacy results in one-year extension of Deferred Enforced Departure to allow Liberians to remain in their U.S. communities WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today backed the Trump Administration’s decision to extend Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for qualified people from Liberia for one year, through March 31, 2020, and is calling for […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI. (March 28th, 2019) – The American Red Cross is helping three families – seven adults – five children after a fire yesterday on Sumter Street, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Partington, Lee Ann Freitas and Phil Stocking. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other […]readmore
On March 27, 2019, at approximately 11:30 PM, the Cumberland Farms located at 193 Division St., Pawtucket, RI, was robbed by a lone male who stated that he had a gun however no weapon was displayed. The male fled the store after getting an undisclosed amount of money and was seen fleeing west on Division […]readmore