$1.25 Million Available to Clean Up Contaminated Land, Spur Economic Growth, and Create Jobs PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) today announced $1.25 million is available in matching grant funds to support the cleanup of contaminated properties, known as «brownfields,» and create jobs in Rhode Island. A Request for Proposals opens […]readmore
La sucursal anterior de Dexter Credit Union localizada en la 934 Dexter Street se estará cerrando. Interview NCU LPR NEWS NCU Smithfield, RI – Navigant Credit Union cerrará la sucursal antigua de Dexter Credit Union en Central Falls el Miércoles 7 de Septiembre para servir mejor a sus miembros en las sucursales de Navigant Credit […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today swore in Brian A. Goldman, the new Judge of the state District Court. «I am happy to be appointing a Judge who is not only a skilled and experienced lawyer, but is also a veteran who has served his country,» Raimondo said. «Judge Goldman will serve all […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined other Senate Democrats in writing to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan, urging them to immediately call Congress back into session to pass emergency funding legislation to address the growing Zika crisis. In the letter, the Senators note that […]readmore
Central Falls – Governor Gina Raimondo, Congressman David Cicilline, state and local officials including Central Falls Mayor James Diossa and Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien, will join Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark completion of the Dexter Street construction resurfacing and bridge repair project, in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Friday, […]readmore
VOA News London police said Thursday that they found no evidence of radicalization to suggest terrorism after a Somali man stabbed a woman to death and wounded five other people in central London. Instead, they say the attack was likely triggered by mental health issues. Police arrested the 19-year-old man in Russell Square, near the […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On 07/28/2016, at approximately 11:08 p.m., Central Falls Police units were dispatched to the area of 20 Fletcher Street for the report of a robbery in which a gun was used. Upon their arrival on scene, officers identified three adult male victims all of whom reside in Central Falls. The victims stated […]readmore
VOA News As the U.S. military ramps up its military role in Libya, President Barack Obama is preparing to meet with Thursday with top military and national security advisors to discuss the fight against Islamic State. Obama will meet with members of the National Security Council at the Pentagon as the U.S. launches more air […]readmore
VOA News Secretary of State John Kerry says the U.S. «does not pay ransom» amid criticism of the Obama administration’s payment of $400 million in cash to Iran on the same day Tehran released four American hostages. U.S. officials said the airlifting of $400 million in foreign currencies to Iran in January was to partially […]readmore
Cranston – Internationally recognized outdoor retailerL.L.Bean, best known for its Bean Boot, everyday free shipping and 100% satisfaction guarantee is set to expand its retail operation with the opening of its first Rhode Island store, scheduled to open next week. The new L.L.Bean store located at Garden City Center, a unique open-air shopping destination featuring […]readmore