BRISTOL, R.I. – Changing demographics. Stubborn opportunity gaps. The value of higher education increasingly questioned. The challenges ahead are massive. But so are the opportunities. Roger Williams University is striving to build the university the world needs now, so on Jan. 23 it will bring together students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Lt. Governor Dan McKee is calling on the Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to recalculate National Grid’s existing and proposed electricity rates to reflect the reduction of the federal corporate tax from 35 to 21 percent. Earlier this month, Massachusetts’ primary electricity supplier, Eversource, agreed to pass on approximately $31 million […]readmore
Governor Gina Raimondo joined with U.S. Senator Jack Reed, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti to officially begin work on the 6-10 Interchange. The 6-10 Interchange rebuild languished for 30 years. Today’s ceremony launched the $410 million project using a design-build approach that […]readmore
On Sunday, January 7, 2018, members of the BPD Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Homicide Unit, assisted by members of the U.S. Marshals and law enforcement partners in the Rhode Island area, arrested 28-year-old Marquis Martin of Roxbury for Murder by virtue of a felony warrant out of Dorchester District Court. Officers were able to locate […]readmore
The Cranston Police Department has located the body of Sharon Garber, 74 years old, of West Blue Ridge Road, Cranston. There is no foul play suspected and this was not the result of any accident. We ask that the Garber family have their privacy during this difficult time and no further information will be released […]readmore
Providence–On a cold, crisp winter day, faith leaders from across the state journeyed to the State House for the beginning of the 2018 legislative session to implore local legislators to renew the state’s commitment to address poverty here in Rhode Island. The sound of the shofar echoed throughout the State House as well as […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Lt. Governor Dan McKee announced his plans to submit legislation that will improve the emergency preparation and response of utility companies operating in Rhode Island. McKee, who serves as Chair of the Rhode Island Emergency Management Advisory Council, modeled this legislation after Massachusetts law with input from the Division of Public Utilities & […]readmore
Rhode Islanders Reminded to Take Health Precautions When Shoveling Snow The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders to take precautions to stay healthy and safe when shoveling snow. Because shoveling can cause sudden increases in blood pressure and heart rate, it can causes heart attacks. Shoveling can also cause shoulder […]readmore
Cynthia Scheinberg comes from Mills College with 25 years’ experience as a professor, academic leader and nationally recognized scholar of literature and teaching BRISTOL, R.I., January 3, 2018 – Roger Williams University has chosen Professor Cynthia Scheinberg as the inaugural dean of the School of Humanities, Arts and Education. Scheinberg comes to RWU with 25 years […]readmore
Select Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts-based Cafes Recruiting for 100 Additional Employees Lincoln, RI –January 3, 2018 – Howley Bread Group (HBG), a Panera Bread Franchisee with 28 cafés in Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, will begin hiring for up to 100 new jobs in the Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts market, beginning in early […]readmore