Federal grant aims to increase access to community-based housing and supportive services PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to increase accessible rental housing opportunities for low-income individuals with disabilities, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $395,940 in federal Section 811 voucher funding for the Providence Housing Authority. Administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban […]readmore
Experts recommend flushing water left standing in household piping as a method of reducing trace amounts of lead in drinking water (PROVIDENCE, RI – August 31, 2018) – Providence Water has found elevated levels of lead in drinking water in some area homes and buildings. While drinking water that leaves the treatment plant in Scituate and […]readmore
Congressman David Cicilline along with Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation Executive Director David Sarlitto will be among the volunteers serving hot dogs, chips and ‘fancy’ water at the McAuley House in Providence during ‘The Dog Days of Summer Event’ In typical Job Lot fashion, the hot dog donation was not enough. Reaching out to […]readmore
RI Congressional delegation announces new fire grants for Little Compton, North Kingstown, Warwick, and Woonsocket Fire Departments WARWICK, RI – In an effort to help local fire departments effectively respond to emergencies and keep communities safe, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a total of $1,113,758 […]readmore
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 30, 2018 – With their low battery draw, cooler operation and sturdy construction, LED lights have been popular with recreational boaters. The lights may also be causing poor VHF radio and Automatic Identification System (AIS) reception, according to a Marine Safety Alert issued by the U.S. Coast Guard on August 15. The […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Verizon Business ranks the City of Pawtucket #35 out of 50 small cities a recently released 2018 Best Small Cities for Small Businesses report. The ranking puts Pawtucket, birthplace of the nation’s industrial revolution, in the top 16.6% across the nation. “It is an honor to be recognized by one of the nation’s largest […]readmore
Open call for children ages 8-12 on Saturday, September 8, 2018 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Rep announces auditions for children 8-12 years of age for its upcoming production of beloved New England tradition, A Christmas Carol. Auditions will take place Saturday, September 8, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm at Cardi’s Furniture, at 999 Newport Avenue, Attleboro, MA. This […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, in tandem with Pawtucket School Department Superintendent Patti DiCenso, has announced an Open House outside of City Hall on Wednesday, September 5th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Members of the community will be given the opportunity to learn about the specific departments within the City and School Department. Application information will […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – El Alcalde Donald R. Grebien, en conjunto con la Superintendente del Departamento Escolar de Pawtucket Patti DiCenso, ha anunciado una bienvenida (Casa Abierta) en el frente de la alcaldía el miércoles 5 de septiembre de 3:00pm a 7:00pm. A los miembros de la comunidad se les dará la oportunidad de conocer acerca de específicos departamentos de […]readmore
VOA/Alejandra Arredondo BOA VISTA, BRAZIL — Among the things that the Baudillo Centeno family brought from Tucupita (Venezuela) to Brazil is a big roll of a natural fiber called fique. «I knew we were going to need it,» said his mother, Maria Centeno, whose age is unknown even to her children. Centeno and her family are […]readmore