On February 6, 2019, the Pawtucket Police Departments Narcotic’s Unit and the Providence Police Narcotic and Organized Crime Bureau executed a court ordered search warrant at 7 Dexter Ct. in the City of Pawtucket. The search warrant was issued after an ongoing investigation into the illegal distribution of Heroin and Fentanyl throughout the Pawtucket and […]readmore
Central Falls – On Monday, February 4th, at 5 pm Mayor James A. Diossa will administer the oath of office to new Central Falls Municipal Judges, Raymond P. Cooney (Municipal Court Judge Emeritus), Elizabeth Ortiz(Municipal Court Judge), Bruce D. Sawyer (Probate Court Judge), and Robert J. McConnell(Associate Municipal (Housing) Court Judge). The swearing-in ceremony will […]readmore
Bill to require publication of President’s tax returns filed as Ways and Means Committee’s Oversight Subcommittee prepares for hearing tomorrow on presidential tax returns WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) introduced legislation today to require that anyone holding the office of President of the United States make his […]readmore
New program guides undeclared second-year students in exploring majors, expanding connections, getting ready for careers BRISTOL, R.I.– Brooke LaVallie, a sophomore at Roger Williams University, just discovered something about herself: She is a leader. On Jan. 21 & 22, the Center for Student Academic Success held its first-ever SophoMORE Year Program specifically designed for undeclared sophomores. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – A former West Warwick man who admitted to assisting the ring-leader of a drug trafficking conspiracy that trafficked dozens of kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana, and psilocybin mushrooms, dubbed “Operation Panamera,” was sentenced today to 60 months in federal prison. At the time of his guilty plea, Jamaal M. Dublin, 35, […]readmore
(Left to Right: City Council Acting Chief of Staff James Lombardi III, Esq., City Council President Sabina Matos, City Council President Pro Tempore Michael Correia, Providence City Archivist Caleb Horton, City Council Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris, Project Manager Kat Boots, Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy, and Executive Director of both the Providence Foundation and […]readmore
Legislation contains $1.6 billion in border security related funding and is based on compromises agreed to by Republicans and Democrats last Congress WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 648, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2019, which would reopen government agencies at funding levels based on bipartisan […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS, RI – In an effort to assist city residents braving the bitter cold after Winter Storm Harper, the City of Central Falls has opened a warming center from today, January 21st and tomorrow, January 22nd at the Forand Manor (30 Washington St) and Wilfred Manor (466 Hunt St) from 9am to 8pm. Central […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police warns motorists that travel is expected to become treacherous as rapidly dropping temperatures leads to icing on the roadways. Motorists are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel or use extreme caution if they must be out on the roads. Anticipate hazardous driving conditions this afternoon and tonight, especially on bridges and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Jan. 16, 2019 – Tuesday’s federal court decision blocking the inclusion of a citizenship question in the upcoming 2020 census comes as a victory for states, municipalities, and especially many immigrant communities, including Latinos. When the decision to include a question regarding a person’s citizenship status was announced by U.S Secretary of Commerce […]readmore