The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that a limited number of boxes of Ben & Jerry’s Chocolate Fudge Brownie Pint Slices are being recalled because they may contain Vanilla Peanut Butter Cup Pint Slices. Peanuts are not listed on the outer product packaging. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity […]readmore
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – A tractor-trailer truck crashed into the median on Interstate 195 around 11:30 a.m. today, causing lanes on both sides of the highway to be closed for more than three hours as crews worked to remove the truck from atop the concrete barrier. Captain Matthew Moynihan said the truck, driven by Ababacar […]readmore
Liliana Zapata of Smithfield was awarded the first place PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) announced today that Liliana Zapata of Smithfield was awarded the first place prize in this year’s Congressional Art Competition. The annual contest seeks to spotlight local talent and promote arts education, fostering the next generation of Rhode Island […]readmore
WOONSOCKET – The Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force have arrested a father for possession and transfer of child pornography and his son for possession of child pornography. Arthur O. Pare, 52, of 90 Laurier St., Woonsocket, was charged with possession and transfer of child pornography and his […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Raimondo, First Gentleman Andy Moffit and members of the Cabinet visited high schools across the state today in celebration of College Signing Day. Inspired by the tradition of student athletes committing to a university, former First Lady Michelle Obama started the national Reach Higher campaign last year, expanding the celebration to include every student […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI –On Friday, May 5, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Dr. David Shulkin in Rhode Island for a series of meetings and events. Secretary Shulkin is the first member of President Donald Trump’s cabinet to visit Rhode Island this year. Prior to becoming VA Secretary, Dr. Shulkin […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has appointed Marilyn Cepeda to the Rhode Island Parole Board. «It’s an honor to be appointed to the Parole Board,» Cepeda said. «I look forward to serving the people of Rhode Island by working to improve our state’s criminal justice system.» Cepeda has served as the Vice President […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will host a roundtable discussion with local labor leaders and workers Monday to discuss her proposal to raise the minimum wage from $9.60 to $10.50 per hour. This is the third consecutive year that the Governor has included a minimum wage increase in her annual budget submission.readmore
Winning Artwork Will Be on Display in the U.S. Capitol WARWICK, R.I. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) will announce the winners of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition at an awards ceremony Sunday at the Warwick Mall. The “Artistic Discovery Contest” is open to all high school students in the Second Congressional District, and this year’s […]readmore
WASHINGTON – DPCC Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today after House Republicans passed legislation that will eliminate health care coverage for 24 million Americans; cut taxes for millionaires, billionaires, insurance companies, and drug companies; substantially increase insurance premiums; impose an age tax on older Americans; slash funding for children covered under […]readmore