Our brave men and women of the Fire Department are currently fighting the ongoing fire at 280 Rand Street. A box alarm call came in at 3:07 am, and there was an active fire upon arrival of the first responders. The fire has since spread to multiple buildings. A perimeter has been established. It continues […]Load more...
Dear Friends, Supporters and Community Members, Whenever you attend a Save The Bay program or event, you can rest assured that your health and safety are of the utmost importance to us. Therefore, out of an abundance of caution and in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we will be closing our Exploration Center and Aquarium […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement tonight: “Nothing is more important than protecting the safety and well-being of the American people. The House is providing the resources and leadership our country needs during this time of crisis. A week ago, we passed an $8.3 billion […]Load more...
GoLocalProv Business Team Twin River Casino has announced it will close both Rhode Island facilities at midnight on Friday. Statement Issued by Marc Crisafulli, President, Twin River Casino Hotel and Tiverton Casino Hotel: “As Lottery Director Aubin noted, Twin River is cooperating fully with the State’s directive to close Twin River Casino Hotel in Lincoln […]Load more...
«The RIIL made every effort to keep the tournaments going and to give the student-athletes an opportunity to finish out their winter seasons. However, the league in conjunction with the Principals’ Committee on Athletics has determined that is not possible given the extenuating circumstances created by the COVID-19 health crisis,» The RIIL will keep its […]Load more...
By VOA News U.S. President Donald Trump said on Twitter Friday morning that there will soon be COVID testing «on a very large scale basis.» He added that «All the Red Tape has been cut,» but he did not give any details or indication about when or how the testing would begin. He said the Centers […]Load more...
VOA News By Jamie Dettmer The world may be shutting down but there’s still time for music in Italy, even if the concert halls are closed. Across Italy, from the Tuscan town of Siena to the southern city of Naples, Italians are refusing to be silenced. Overnight, neighbors started singing together, leaning out through open windows […]Load more...
VOA NEWS By Carol Pearson WASHINGTON – Despite worldwide efforts to contain the new coronavirus, COVID-19 is now a pandemic. Health experts say community spread is happening in the U.S., and the known cases are just the tip of the iceberg. When COVID-19 first erupted in China, infectious disease experts at hospitals in the U.S. took […]Load more...
Beginning Tuesday of school vacation week, Providence Public School District is collaborating with Sodexo to provide students free “grab and go” meals at eight school sites. These sites will continue to serve district families until Providence public schools reopen. These sites have been chosen geographically to be easily accessible to families throughout the city and include: […]Load more...