Providence, R.I. (January 30, 2014) – On Monday, January 27, the Providence School Board adopted a resolution calling on the City of Providence to provide funding of $50 million through the issuance of school improvement bonds. In the resolution, the Board expressed its commitment to safe, caring and orderly environments that nurture effective teaching and learning, […]readmore
Colonel Steven G. O’Donnell, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that on January 29, 2014, members of the Computer Crimes Unit arrested George Demedeiros of 90 Pine Hill Road, North Scituate Rhode Island for Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses over $1500.00 via the online auction site ebid.net. The […]readmore
Christie Brinkley talks turning 60, flaunts figure in sexy swimsuit on People cover Christie Brinkley doesn’t look a day over … young. «I’m actually excited about turning 60,» the supermodel told People about her big day on Feb. 2. «I feel on top of my game.» While she looks stunning in a turquoise one-piece bathing […]readmore
Washington (AFP) – As if Barack Obama didn’t have enough problems to deal with already, his administration now is being asked to weigh in on the grave matter of Justin Bieber’s bad behavior. By midday Wednesday (1700 GMT), a petition on the White House website calling for the deportation of the Canadian-born teen idol had […]readmore
Pell for Governor Pell on Licenses for Undocumented Workers PROVIDENCE – Offering a bold platform of new ideas focused on restoring hope and rebuilding the Rhode Island economy, Clay Pell formally launched his campaign to win the Democratic gubernatorial nomination today. “It is time for Rhode Island come together, to bring in fresh perspectives and new approaches, […]readmore
We thought Miley Cyrus’ MTV VMAs drama felt familiar. The 21-year-old singer has recruited Madonna for her «MTV Unplugged» special, and the star admits that she takes some inspirational cues from Madonna. «I grew up listening to Madonna, and a lot of what she represented for me is what I try to represent to girls […]readmore
Michael Solomon, candidate for mayor of Providence, and Councilman Nicholas Narducci led the Walking School Bus Wednesday at Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School, 199 Oxford Street, Providence. Michael Solomon and the Walking School Bus Members of the Providence police and fire departments joined the walk. The Walking School Bus provides routes to and from school led by […]readmore
Rhode Island KIDS COUNT hosted a 20th Anniversary Special Kick-Off Luncheon, Wednesday, January 29th, 2014, celebrating two decades of advocacy for children The keynote speaker was Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President of the Children’s Defense Fund who is the nation’s foremost child advocate. LPR Coverage of RI Kids Count Event 1/29/2014 Marian Wright Edelman […]readmore
Jennifer Lawrence’s Mystique costume sure leaves little to the imagination. The Oscar-winning actress is on the cover of Empire magazine, posing as her «X-Men: Days of Future Past» character, shapeshifter Mystique. In the cover photo, Lawrence appears nearly naked and completely blue with flaming red hair and glowing yellow eyes. Although she had to endure […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Today, Michael Solomon, president of the Providence City Council, announced his candidacy for Mayor of Providence. Michael, who owns several businesses in the city, spoke before family, friends, and supporters at Building Futures in Olneyville this morning, a non-profit organization dedicated to building career pathways for unemployed Providence residents. LPR Coverage of Solomon’s Bid for Providence Mayor «I […]readmore