News Podcast LPR News World AIDS Day 2016 The Rhode Island HIV & STI Prevention Coalition WASHINGTON — For nearly three decades every December 1, we’ve heard about the tragedy of AIDS. Activists the world over put a spotlight on the AIDS virus on this day. They encourage testing and distribute leaflets with information on […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced that Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) Kevin Kugel will serve as Director of the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA). Most recently, LTC (Ret.) Kugel was of Professor of Military Science at Providence College where he was chair of the department. «LTC Kugel (Ret.) has an admirable and well respected history […]Load more...
Rhode Island to Receive $6 million in Federal Funding for Early Education PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the announcement that Rhode Island will receive $6 million in federal funding for early education: «We are pleased the U.S. Department of Education has announced Rhode Island will receive full […]Load more...
State seeks industry collaboration to accelerate deployment of next-generation communications networks PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced her intention to position Rhode Island at the forefront of the development of next-generation broadband networks, including 5G (Fifth Generation Wireless) networks. «To make Rhode Island one of the most desirable places to live, work […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Secretary Elizabeth Roberts announced on Monday 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 […]Load more...
Wednesday morning the Providence Police and Fire Department had their first Annual tree lighting ceremony at the Providence Public Safety Complex. There was a special performance by the Central High School Choir and of course a visit from Santa Claus. Major Oscar Perez was asked “How do you feel about this Christmas event?” The Mayor […]Load more...
Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs State Health Insurance Assistance Program Ranked Second Nationally for Medicare Counseling Services The Administration for Community Living (ACL) commended the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs (RIDEA) for providing Medicare counseling services that are among the best in the country for all performance measures, including total client contacts, number […]Load more...
Providence, RI- Through Colonel Clements and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #3, members of the Providence Police Department participated in No-Shave November to benefit the Cops for Kids with Cancer charity. Cops for Kids with Cancer is an organization focused on raising funds to provide assistance to families of children fighting cancer and to […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
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 […]Load more...
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