PROVIDENCE, RI: Roger Williams University and Providence Public Schools are launching an innovative program designed to increase the number of certified English-as-a-Second Language (ESL) teachers in the city and the state. Recently approved by the R.I. Dept. of Education (RIDE), the program will allow practicing teachers to gain ESL competencies while on the job. This […]readmore
The fatality victim of the Bowdoin Street fire is identified as Luz celenia Feliciano Cause of death is still pendingreadmore
Providence police report On 01/10/2018 at approximately 0948 hrs, School Resource Officer Pea along with Patrol units responded to Juanita Sanchez High School located at 182 Thurbers Ave for a report of a person with a gun. SRO Pea was notified via cellphone by the school’s Assistant Principal Testa at which time she was advised […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea announced that there will be a special election in Senate District 8 to fill the seat of former Senator James E. Doyle, II on Tuesday, April 3, 2018. Senate District 8 includes the city of Pawtucket. «I appreciate Senator Doyle’s service to the people of Rhode […]readmore
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 state attorneys general, state agencies, and consumer advocates in calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to take immediate steps to ensure that public utility companies do not receive a major windfall at the expense of their customers. The Rhode Island Division of […]readmore
JOHNSTON, R.I. – To assist Rhode Islanders with the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (Resource Recovery) invites residents to visit Eco-Depot on Saturday, January 20 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Resource Recovery located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. Eco-Depot is available to Rhode Island residents only, […]readmore
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