VOA NEWS – Steve Baragona WASHINGTON — When Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Ed Markey introduced their Green New Deal resolution, Markey said it would be «the greatest blue-collar job creation program in a generation.» President Donald Trump, on the other hand, said it would «put millions of Americans out of work.» Battle lines have been […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Aaron Threats (age 23), of Providence, was sentenced yesterday before Providence County Superior Court Justice Robert D. Krause to 25 years after pleading guilty to charges of burglary, assault with a dangerous weapon in a dwelling house, and conspiracy. The charges stem from an October 2017 home invasion […]readmore
Joins only four other charities in Rhode Island with distinction PROVIDENCE, RI – Trinity Repertory Company’s improved financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency have earned it a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator. This is the first time that Trinity Rep has earned this accolade, and is one of […]readmore
The suspect is a fifth-grade teacher at Hoxsie Elementary School and assistant coach of the girls’ varsity softball team at Pilgrim High School Colonel James M. Manni, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces the arrest of Richard Conti, age 69, of 61 Norfolk Road, Warwick, for possession […]readmore
Legislation would authorize $200 million over the next five years for the Lifespan Respite Care Program WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) today introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2019, a bipartisan bill that would authorize $200 million in funding over the next five years to continue building coordinated […]readmore
This job fair is free and open to the public. No registration is required for Job Seekers. Free parking will be available onsite and additional overflow parking will be available at the BankNewport corporate offices at 184 John Clark Road. Part-time, full-time & seasonal positions from different industries will be available. There are still booths […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the department’s Traffic Division is continuing to investigate a single car crash that occurred on March 31, 2019, at approximately 8:45 PM. The crashoccurred on Olney Arnold Road in the area of Oakridge Drive. The 10-year-old boy, who was the back seat passenger, […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today asked the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to «formally rescind the Sakonnet River Bridge 2013 Revised ROD (Record of Decision).» The request was made in a letter sent to the FHWA Division Administrator. The 2013 ROD, in effect, granted federal authority to the state to impose tolls on […]readmore
Local events are part of national effort to install 100,000 alarms in 2 weeks PROVIDENCE, RI., April 2, 2019—The American Red Cross in Rhode Island seeks volunteers to help install 100,000 FREE smoke alarms during a two-week push of Sound the Alarm home fire safety events next month. People can register now at SoundTheAlarm.org/RhodeIsland to volunteer at home fire […]readmore
First meeting to be held on April 4th, at 6:00 pm at Baldwin School Pawtucket In an effort to promote more resident engagement, Mayor Grebien has announced a revised format to the community meetings taking place this year. The first of the series will be held on Thursday, April 4th at 6:00 pm at Baldwin […]readmore