VOA News Foreclosure proceedings affected nearly a million U.S. homes and other real estate last year, down 14 percent from 2015 and down 70 percent from the worst of the housing crisis in 2009, a report released Thursday shows. Foreclosures hit a 10-year low, and property owners in all but 15 states experienced fewer of […]readmore
Woonsocket, RI: «I would like to officially welcome attorney John DeSimone to the great City of Woonsocket and our team at City Hall as our new Solicitor. I am confident that he will utilize his years of experience in the legal field and as a public servant to guide our legal department. I know he […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Time is running out for Rhode Islanders to purchase health insurance for 2017. To simplify the shopping experience, HealthSource RI has enhanced customer service options to include Saturday hours, in-person assistance at the East Providence Contact Center and additional online tools, in English and Spanish, to help customers choose the plan that […]readmore
JOHNSTON, R.I. (January 11, 2017) – To assist Rhode Islanders with the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) invite residents to visit Eco-Depot on Saturday, January 21 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 […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) has appointed Sen. Ana B. Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence) to serve on the Senate Commerce and Education committees. The Commerce Committee considers legislation and matters relating to financial institutions, business regulation, property and casualty insurance, technology and telecommunications. The Senate […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza today joined City Council members, School Board members, representatives from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation (NMEF) and the Harvard Graduate School of Education as well as community members to announce the All In: Providence Education Moonshot Summit. The summit, on April 8, will aim to engage all Providence stakeholders including […]readmore
Roger williams University hosting hundreds of local students in Lego robotics tournament this weekend Each member of winning team in FIRST LEGO League tournament will receive $20,000 in scholarships to attend RWU BRISTOL, R.I., January 11, 2016 - Roger Williams University will host nearly 500 elementary and middle school students from across Rhode Island in […]readmore
Providence, RI - January 11, 2017 - The red-hot culinary scene in Providence warms up the cold weather during Providence Winter Restaurant Weeks, January 15-28. Diners will be able to choose from nearly 90 restaurants offering three-course, prix fixe lunches for $14.95 and three-course prix fixe dinners for $29.95 and $34.95. Visit an old favorite […]readmore
Pawtucket - Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced today the formation of a search committee to assist the City in identifying a Public Safety Director. The Public Safety Director will oversee police, fire and the City's Emergency Management Agency (EMA), and work to implement best practices, identify improvements, and provide high quality services to Pawtucket's residents. […]readmore
ANN ARBOR-- Los niños que anticipan que sus padres se sentirán felices si ellos confiesan sus faltas son más propensos a decir la verdad aún arriesgándose a ser castigados por las mismas, de acuerdo con un nuevo estudio de la Universidad de Michigan. El estudio, que también encontró que los niños mayores son más propensos […]readmore