A senior concentrating in archaeology and a Class of 2016 graduate studying puppetry in Indonesia are among the 2017 recipients of the prestigious academic awards, which allow for post-graduate study in the United Kingdom. *PROVIDENCE, R.I.* [Brown University] — Two members of the Brown University community — senior David Elitzer and Class of 2016 graduate […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Representative Robert A. Nardolillo III. (R-District 28 Coventry) is preparing to submit legislation during the 2017 House session to outlaw standing in medians, along state roadways, where sidewalks are provided. Representative Nardolillo wants violators to face a civil fine after their first warning and a criminal misdemeanor on their third offense. «When […]readmore
Providence, RI (November 29, 2016) – The American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb: Providence is proud to announce MetLife Auto & Home as its presenting sponsor. The annual event will be held on Saturday, March 4 at the Omni Providence Hotel at 9:00am. The 9^th annual Fight for Air Climb is expected to bring […]readmore
Saturday 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM Providence – ACE High School and Latino Public Radio are launching a new radio show on Saturdays from nine to ten in the morning. «Invest in your Strengths» a bilingual program that focuses on education and our youth and explores how we can develop our talents to turn them […]readmore
Cranston- The festivities begin at around 6 p.m. Dec. 7 with holiday music performed by members of the Cranston High School East and BASICS Choirs, including a trumpet solo by Domenic Kaffenberger. The annual city tradition brings together the entire Cranston community for an evening of merriment and cheer, complete with cookies and hot chocolate […]readmore
Providence Police and Fire Departments to kick off the holiday season with the Providence Department of Public Safety’s 1st Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will also be a special performance by the Central High School Choir and a visit from Santa Claus. Tomorrow, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. at the Providence Public Safety Complexreadmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On November 27, 2016 information was received that David Deleon (19) who was wanted by the Providence Police Department in connection to a homicide was hiding out within the third floor apartment of 108 Hedley Avenue. As a result, detectives and members of the patrol bureau responded to the aforementioned location where […]readmore
By Karen Lee Ziner Journal Staff Writer CRANSTON — For more than a decade, Latino Public Radio has served Rhode Island’s Spanish-speaking community, currently 150,000 and growing. The nonprofit, 24-7 station provides bilingual news and information, including health, educational and financial programming, and culturally targeted entertainment. But the station, 1290 AM WRNI, is facing a […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Secretary Elizabeth Roberts announced that Rhode Island has partnered with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to leverage nearly $130 million in federal funds over the next five years to further transform our healthcare system to support better care and healthier Rhode Islanders. These […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.—Majority Whip Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) today hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of a new recreation center at Pleasant View Elementary School. Ryan was joined by Mayor Jorge Elorza, Council President Luis Aponte, Superintendent of Providence Schools Christopher Maher, leaders from Providence Public Schools and the Providence Recreation Department, representatives […]readmore