Pawtucket – The $13.8 million renovation project at Potter Burns Elementary School on Newport Avenue is on schedule for completion in June 2017. The renovations, managed by Colliers International, include significant improvements to the school which was constructed in 1919. Classrooms, offices, bathrooms, the school library, cafeteria, and gymnasium are being completely overhauled. Other improvements […]readmore
BlueAngel Community Health Grants support programs promoting health and wellness for children and families PROVIDENCE, RI (February 1, 2017) ? Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is honoring five local organizations with BlueAngel Community Health Grants (BACHG). The BACHG program is BCBSRI?s cornerstone grant program, supporting nonprofit organizations working to address critical […]readmore
Major Perez will serve as a liaison from the police department to the community, working to build, enhance and maintain the relationships that police have with the citizens of Providence. The Community Relations Bureau was developed by Colonel Clements to devote specific resources to work with our community crime watch partners, strengthen police interaction with […]readmore
Settlements Total Nearly 70 percent of the $88 million state moral obligation on the 38 Studios bonds. PROVIDENCE, R.I. (February 1, 2017) – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation announced today it has agreed to a $16 million proposed settlement with Hilltop Securities Inc. (formerly First Southwest Company) in the 38 Studios litigation. The settlement was […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the proposed settlement with First Southwest in the 38 Studios litigation. «I am pleased with the proposed settlement of $16 million from First Southwest. But we cannot rest on monetary recovery alone. If the Court approves this settlement, the civil case will […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – After President Trump announced he will nominate Judge Neil Gorsuch to the United States Supreme Court, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: «The Supreme Court is the highest court in the land. It is a crucial check on the power of both the executive and legislative branches. «Senate Republicans […]readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Commissioner of Public Safety, announces that as a result of the snowfall tuesday, Troopers handled fifty-five accidents throughout the state between the hours of 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM. There were no major injuries reported in any of these accidents. Motorists are reminded […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Central Falls High School Wednesday to talk with students about the Rhode Island’s Promise free college proposal. Central Falls Mayor James Diossa will join the Governor. Raimondo’s plan guarantees two years of free college for Rhode Island students at the Community College of Rhode Island, Rhode […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – On January 27, 2017 at approximately 1:00am members of the patrol bureau were dispatched to School Street for a vandalism report. While one officer was taking a report for graffiti, other officers in the area discovered what appeared to be some fresh spray paint on a building that was similar to what […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions afterschool activities and recreation activities are canceled for January 31. There will also be a citywide parking ban beginning at midnight (12:00AM February 1) which will remain in effect until 6:00AM on February 1. This parking ban will allow teams to achieve curb-to-curb plowing standards that are […]readmore