Providence, RI — The RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity announced today that Dr. Stephen Skoly was selected in July by its Board of Directors to become Chairman of the organization following the resignation of its former Chairman, Mike Riley, who stepped-down to pursue his candidacy for state Treasurer. Skoly, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, is well known among many lawmakers […]readmore
“Providence residents have a right to know how their schools settled a federal investigation into these abysmal learning conditions,” says former superintendent and candidate for mayor. PROVIDENCE, RI — Robert DeRobbio, longtime educator and candidate for mayor, calls on the Providence City Council to block a contract extension for Superintendent Chris Maher until the school […]readmore
Free event highlights ebooks and audiobooks from the library — anywhere, anytime What: Spreading reading happiness to communities across the nation, this unique traveling exhibit is an interactive experience to learn about and try ebooks and audiobooks available in Rhode Island. The Digital Bookmobile presents readers of all ages with an interactive experience exploring […]readmore
(Cranston) - As Mayor, Allan Fung has made it a priority to keep Cranston safe. From fighting the ACLU to keep panhandlers off dangerous intersections, to increasing community policing stations across the city, he is on the front lines in building a safer and stronger community. As Governor, Allan Fung will reform Governor Raimondo's policies […]readmore
Citizens Bank officially opened its new corporate campusreadmore
Rebecca Edwards The days are getting shorter, school bells are ringing, and Labor Day weekend festivities are almost upon us. Along with the last BBQs of the season, Labor Day also brings more impaired drivers to our nation’s roads. The number one cause of death for Americans aged five to twenty-four is car crashes—and nearly one-third of […]readmore
Providence, Rhode Island August 14, 2018— youth activists representing Young Voices, Providence Student Union, and One Gun Gone gathered on the State House lawn this afternoon for a rally to end gun violence in their communities, on their streets, and in schools across the nation. The rally, led by Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Youth […]readmore
«Los estudiantes de Providence no deberían necesitar una investigación federal para obtener una buena educación», dice el ex superintendente escolar y candidato a la alcaldía PROVIDENCE, RI – Hoy, el departamento escolar de Jorge Elorza tuvo cerró acuerdo tras una investigación federal del Departamento de Justicia sobre el fracaso de sus programas de Aprendices del Idioma Inglés. El […]readmore
VOA News/Associated Press SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO — Power has been restored to all of Puerto Rico for the first time since Hurricane Maria struck nearly 11 months ago, officials said Tuesday. The island’s electric utility announced that crews working in the southern city of Ponce reconnected the last neighborhood that had been offline since the […]readmore
VOA News/Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON — The Trump administration believes missing U.S. journalist Austin Tice, thought to have been captured in Syria six years ago, is still alive. «We believe him to be alive,» State Department spokeswoman Heather Nauert said on the sixth anniversary of his disappearance. «We remain deeply concerned about his well-being, and we are […]readmore