To assist with Providence Public Schools’ pandemic response, Fall River-based manufacturer Matouk will donate 50,000 adult and children’s reusable cloth face masks for the reopening of schools this fall. A family-owned business, Matouk specializes in handcrafted fine linens. CEO George Matouk and Creative Director Mindy Matouk explain the motivation behind their donation as follows: «We […]readmore
The extension is based on multiple factors to ensure a full vetting under the Hospital Conversions Act PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander Scott announced today that they are extending the time for completion of their review of the application of Chamber/Ivy (Prospect CharterCARE) […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, after Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced a plan to help rebuild Rhode Island’s economy through a variety of programs — including a new small business grant program — as well as investments in infrastructure and job training, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “I commend Governor Raimondo for setting aside […]readmore
Company commitment to culture of inclusion recognized with highest ranking score in disability benchmark report PROVIDENCE, RI (July 15, 2020) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has received a score of 100 percent on the 2020 Disability Equality Index® (DEI). Administered by the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) and Disability:IN®, the DEI is a […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a former member of the Middletown Police Department was sentenced in Kent County Superior Court to serve 18 months at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) for fraudulently altering police records in order to help his significant other obtain public housing in 2016. Lt. Richard […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a former member of the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) pleaded nolo contendere in Kent County Superior Court to misdemeanor charges stemming from conducting private business activities while on official duty. Lieutenant John (Jay) Gibbs (age 51) pleaded nolo contendere before District Court Judge […]readmore
VOA News By Greta Van Susteren WASHINGTON – VOA contributor Greta Van Susteren interviewed Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding the current coronavirus pandemic. Among the topics of discussion, Redfield said wearing a mask is essential to fighting the infection rate of the coronavirus, adding that if everyone in the country agreed to wear a […]readmore
Rosaly Cuevas es la gerente del programa de salud del comportamiento de Blue Cross & Blue Shield de Rhode Island Ante la actual pandemia de la COVID-19, se recomienda ofrecerles ayuda a los impactados emocionalmente y asegurar así no solo su salud mental, sino también el adecuado cuidado que dispensan.readmore
La policía de Providence emitió una orden de arresto a un joven de RI que se cree que está con una niña desaparecida El detective Ramos dijo que Félix Hernández-Rosado puede estar con la desaparecida Aliah Trinidad, de 14 años. Cualquier persona con información debe llamar a los detectives de Providence al 401-243-6235readmore