Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that Julio Sosa (age 31), of Providence was found guilty on November 1, 2019 by a Providence County Superior Court jury of three counts of first-degree child molestation. The jury returned the verdict after one day of deliberations following a seven-day trial presided over by Superior Court Justice Netti […]readmore
13th Administrator of the U.S. EPA, who served under President Barack Obama, to join NRDC at the start of its 50th year NEW YORK-The Natural Resources Defense Council has named Gina McCarthy as President and Chief Executive Officer, picking the former U.S. EPA chief under President Barack Obama to lead the organization as it marks its 50th year. […]readmore
NEW YORK – In response to customer demand during the busiest travel week of the year, Amtrak Acela (Boston – Washington, D.C.) and Northeast Regional (Boston – Virginia) services on the Northeast Corridor (NEC) will operate extended schedules with additional frequencies and capacity during Thanksgiving week to accommodate the surge of holiday travelers. Other services […]readmore
Changes Effective November 6-7 The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will institute a new traffic pattern this week on Route 6 at the Woonasquatucket River Bridge, just west of the Hartford Avenue exit in Providence. All lanes will shift to the right, with two travel lanes in both directions. The shifts are scheduled to […]readmore
Providence, RI (October29, 2019)–The Providence Preservation Societyannounces the 2019 Preservation Awards, celebrating excellence in historic preservation, design, and planning. An esteemed jury of preservation and design professionals in New Orleans selected the following: The Pavilion at Grace Church, 300 Westminster Street; 60 King, 60 King Street; The Winslow Building, 225 Weybosset Street; Bomes Theatre, 1017 […]readmore
Cranston Police Department establishes safety initiatives to keep children safe
Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces members of the Cranston Police Department have established safety initiatives on Halloween to ensure that all children and accompanying adults have a safe and Happy Halloween. The safety initiatives that will be implemented include increased patrols and establishing a “trunk or treat” location in front […]readmore
Alejandro Fernández, Alex Fernández, and Vicente Fernández will perform together for the first time accompanied by Mariachi Sol de México MIAMI (OCT. 29, 2019) — The Latin Recording Academy® has announced the first roster of performers for the 20th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards®, which includes current nominees Paula Arenas, Bad Bunny, Alessia Cara, Alex Fernández, Vicente Fernández, Draco Rosa, Ximena Sariñana, Sech, and Sebastián Yatra, in […]readmore
By Anthony Castrovince, Jamal Collier and Brian McTaggart HOUSTON — The home-field edge has been oddly nonexistent in this World Series, but try telling that to a Houston team returning to Minute Maid Park just a win away from a championship. The Astros have got that feeling and the Nationals are reeling after everything was upended […]readmore
By Anthony Castrovince Bregman’s grand slam backs surprising Urquidy, who outduels Corbin WASHINGTON — Alex Bregman held his bat aloft, like a wand commanding and demanding some sort of order be restored to this World Series. He had just reached down and connected with Nationals reliever Fernando Rodney’s sinker in the low and inside corner, sending the ball hurtling […]readmore
New England Patriots STAFF TELEVISION This week’s game will be broadcast by ESPN on Monday, October 21 at 8:15 PM ET and can be seen locally on WCVB Channel 5. Joe Tessitore will handle play-by-play duties with Booger McFarland as the color analyst. Lisa Salters will work from the sidelines. The game will be produced […]readmore