PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council on Thursday unanimously approved and cosponsored a resolution introduced by Councilman Luis Aponte (Ward 10) that formalizes the body’s support for the Paris Climate Accord. “Our federal government has chosen to neglect its duty to protect America and the world from the harmful effects of climate change,” said Aponte. […]readmore
Fiscally responsible budget streamlines spending, reforms tax penalties, improves quality of life in every Providence neighborhood PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council tonight approved first passage of the $737M city budget for the 2018 fiscal year. The budget is the result of strong collaboration and shared goals between the City Council and Elorza Administration to […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council tonight voted to override Mayor Elorza’s veto of an ordinance that aims to protect the public from secondhand smoke in a dense area of public spaces that comprise Providence’s downtown core. The ordinance was approved by the Council on May 24th and vetoed by Mayor Elorza on June 2nd. […]readmore
Providence Police Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Nathan Beaumier, age 25 of Providence, in connection to the vandalism that occurred last week at Big Blue Bug Solutions, 161 O’Connell Street. Beaumier is one of the suspects responsible for vandalizing and spray painting «Nibbles Woodaway» with graffiti. This investigation is ongoing and detectives are […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding today’s reports of a shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia: “I am shocked and saddened by the news of this horrible and senseless shooting at a Congressional baseball practice in Virginia this morning. My thoughts and prayers go out to House […]readmore
DISCOVERY EN ESPAÑOL’S DIESEL BROTHERS TAKE THE MOUND FOR ALL STAR TWO-PART MLB-THEMED SPECIAL The new episodes feature Detroit Tigers’ Miguel Cabrera and former players Pedro Martínez and Carlos Peña. Miami, Florida, June 13, 2017 – What do baseball and diesel have in common? The answer is a DIESEL BROTHERS special, coming to the Discovery […]readmore
*PROVIDENCE, R.I.* [Brown University] — Twenty high school seniors from Providence public schools were honored with college scholarships from Brown University’s Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence at an event held at the home of Brown President Christina Paxson on Monday, June 12. Paxson commended the students for their hard work and […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The City of Woonsocket has announced that the 2017 property revaluation is underway and will continue through the end of the calendar year. The purpose of the revaluation project is to update all real property values in the City, using sales and market data. Northeast Revaluation Group, LLC, a Rhode Island based revaluation […]readmore
30th anniversary season will feature productions of “Quake” and “The Lesson” BRISTOL, R.I., June 13, 2017 – The Roger Williams University’s Performing Arts Center will host two public theater productions as part of the annual Barn Summer Playhouse series. Beginning in June, RWU Associate Professor of Theatre Robin D. Stone will direct “The Lesson,” by […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued a statement following Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence: “The Attorney General’s testimony this afternoon was unsubstantial, unresponsive, and unacceptable. Mr. Sessions – like every government employee – has an obligation to answer to the oversight of Congress. He failed that obligation […]readmore