Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, said a Massachusetts resident was critically injured after being struck by a car while she was standing in the breakdown lane next to her car on Interstate 95 around 2:20 a.m. today. The victim, age 38, […]readmore
October 20, 2017 – Halloween is creeping up on us. The rush is on to find the perfect pumpkin, the spookiest costume, and the best candy for trick-or-treaters. However, along with all this excitement comes potential fire hazards related to seasonal decor and costumes. Fortunately, fire risks can be avoided by following the National Fire […]readmore
Providence: State Representative Bobby Nardolillo, himself a candidate for the US Senate in 2018, has taken note of the charges leveled this week by his colleague in the RI House, Teresa A. Tanzi (D – Dist 34). Last Monday Ms. Tanzi alleged that she was told by her superiors in House Leadership that any offer […]readmore
I am extremely disappointed in this decision by Care New England to abandon our community hospital during their transactions, putting their agreement with Partners above the one with Prime Healthcare. I think closing Memorial could have been avoided, rather than giving up on an urban community and the Blackstone Valley. Our community needs are important […]readmore
In response to Rep. Tom Marino’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration to be President Trump’s drug czar, DNC spokesperson Daniel Wessel released the following statement: “Tom Marino’s withdrawal does nothing to show that Trump is taking the opioid epidemic seriously. Despite his rhetoric and months of repeated promises, Trump still hasn’t declared the […]readmore
Providence: State Representative Bobby Nardolillo, a GOP Candidate for the US Senate in 2018, reacted today to press reports that incumbent Senator Sheldon Whitehouse bears some legislative responsibility for the explosive growth of non-prescription opioid use in America. A recent investigation by 60 Minutes and The Washington Post was released Sunday which Focused on 2016 […]readmore
Former Director of Health, Physician and Community Activist, Michael Fine, MD, is honored with the Barbara Starfield Primary Care Leadership Award. October 11, 2017 – Patient-Centered Primary Care Collaborative (PCPCC) honors Michael Fine, MD, with the prestigious Barbara Starfield Primary Care Leadership Award. The award will be presented during the evening of its Annual Conference […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. (October 11, 2017) – The US Department of Agriculture has advised the RI Department of Human Services that Americans who’ve left their homes in Puerto Rico due to Hurricanes Maria and Irma may be eligible for temporary SNAP benefits. Puerto Ricans who are recipients of the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) and have left […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island College has been selected to participate in the “Congress to Campus” program on October 16 and 17. The program, which sends bipartisan pairs of former congress members to schools for two-day visits, is administered by the U.S. Association of Former Members of Congress and sponsored by the Stennis Center for […]readmore
Providence, RI – October 9, 2017 – Sylvia Moubayed, the late owner of CAV Restaurant, will be honored as an outstanding employer partner by Genesis Center at its 35th Anniversary Gala on October 25th at Roger Williams Park Casino. Sylvia, who passed away in September, was a strong supporter of Genesis Center from the start, […]readmore