The five students selected are: Angel Mendez, Grade 9; Jolon Rubio, Grade 10; Sebastian Zuleta, Grade 11; Evelyn Cante, Grade 12; and Julian Soares, Grade 12. The five students selected went through an application and interview process. They will be part of Mayor Diossa’s first Youth Council until the end of the academic year (June […]readmore
Rhode Island – The highest-ranking woman in the history of the Cranston Police Department has filed a lawsuit accusing the city and its colleagues of sexual harassment and gender discrimination. Lt. Karen Guilbeault argues that gender played a role in the delay of her promotion to lieutenant, to being denied sufficient staff to drive traffic […]readmore
Rhode Island – The unemployment rate in Rhode Island rose slightly in December to 9.1 percent, compared with 9.0 percent in November. It is lower than the rate of 9.9 percent from a year ago, according to data released Thursday by the Department of Labor and Training Rhode Island. The state lost 1,500 jobs in […]readmore
Rhode Island – The new health insurance marketplace in Rhode Island says it will accept late registrations for coverage starting next month. Thursday was the official deadline to register and pay the first month’s premium for plans offered by HealthSource RI coverage from 01 February. But the final entries and payments will be accepted until […]readmore
Rhode Island – A 19 year old man has been arrested and charged in connection to the shooting of a man who was injured, Saturday afternoon in Providence. Jorge Delcid, of Hartford Avenue, surrendered to the authorities. Robert Evans 24 was found injured and bleeding on the steps of his residence on Health Avenue and was […]readmore
Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Environment Group is asking Rhode Island lawmakers to ban the use of plastic shopping bags. The petition with 10,000 signatures was delivered to the Assembly on Wednesday. It is expected that a bill prohibiting grocery stores and other establishments that provide plastic bags, will be presented this week at […]readmore
Rhode Island – 29 volunteers helped the elderly and disabled to clear snow after the storm that covered the white region. According to the organization Serve Rhode Island, volunteers were registered and then took to the streets, despite the low temperature, to achieve its tasks. However, the organization also says that still need more help. […]readmore
Rhode Island – Providence Mayor Angel Taveras and Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo say they both want to limit the influence of independent campaign groups in race for governor. While there is no agreement yet, spokesmen for the two Democratic candidates say they would like to reach a compromise to limit spending by super PACs. […]readmore
Rhode Island – A special election was held to fill the position vacated by Lisa Baldelli Hunt for State Representative District 49 when she won the elections and became Mayor of Woonsocket. This was the first election in Rhode Island that required voters to show photo identification at the polls. The President of the Woonsocket Fire Union, Michael […]readmore
Rhode Island – The center of the state for volunteering and service is seeking volunteers to help shovel snow for the elderly and disabled residents after the storm. Serve Rhode Island is enrolling volunteers. Necesitan voluntarios para limpieza de nieve Rhode Island – El centro del estado para el voluntariado y el servicio está buscando […]readmore