WARWICK, R.I.- Congressman Jim Langevin will tour Hugh B. Bain Middle School’s afterschool program, Bain+2, on Wednesday, April 12 at 3p.m. The program serves high-risk middle school-aged students. Bain+2 serves approximately 150 students per year and is funded by the 21st Century Community Learning Center federal grant program. In addition, Bain+2 is a STEAM+C site […]readmore
Luis Ramirez/VOA News LONDON — U.S. Secretary State Rex Tillerson arrived in Moscow Tuesday with less ammunition than Washington and London had hoped he would have in his bid to convince Russia to abandon Syrian President Bashar al Assad. But he had a tough ultimatum in hand, following reports quoting unidentified senior U.S. officials as saying […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — On Tuesday, April 11, 2017, House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan (R-District 26 Coventry, Warwick, West Warwick) will submit legislation to repeal the Rhode Works toll law. Rep. Morgan’s bill would repeal the provisions of the general laws which created the «Rhode Island Bridge Replacement, Reconstruction, and Maintenance Fund Act of 2016», also […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will join elected officials, staff from the city’s Planning and Development Department, Department of Public Works, and Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, as well as community and business leaders to announce an array of exciting projects, investments and initiatives along Broad Street that aim to revitalize and […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Orthodox Baking is recalling its 16-ounce packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake because they contain undeclared almond paste. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled product was distributed […]readmore
Providence – Over the past year we have had a very robust public process to develop the city’s goals and priorities for the 6/10 project and were able to determine that the our community cared most about reconnecting neighborhoods, creating opportunities for economic development, greening the corridor and improving conditions for walking and biking. Last […]readmore
Picture Courtesy WJAR BRISTOL, R.I., April 10, 2017 – NBC 10 anchor Patrice Wood will deliver the commencement address at the Roger Williams University graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 20. Wood, who has been delivering the news at Channel 10 (WJAR) in Rhode Island for more than 37 years, will be joined at the graduation […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Just days after the Senate Commerce Committee advanced his Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act to the Senate floor, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline will tour Goodwin-Bradley, Co. and provide an update on how his legislation will help grow manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island after it is signed into law. Cicilline originally […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I.- Congressman Jim Langevin presented Cranston resident Mrs. Carol Liebrich, the widow of World War II veteran Robert Liebrich, with a Purple Heart with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, signifying the second Purple Heart he has received. When he was just 18-years-old, Private First Class (PFC) Liebrich was shot in the abdomen by enemy […]readmore
One year after its creation, RWU men’s polo team wins national championship in California Celebration planned for Thursday on Bristol campus BRISTOL, R.I., April 10, 2017 – Just one year after its creation, the Roger Williams University men’s polo team captured the 2017 United States Polo Association Intercollegiate National Championship on Saturday, April 8, with […]readmore