Students Headed to Washington, D. C. and to Receive $5,000 Scholarship January, 2016, Washington, D.C. — Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today announced the names of the two students who have been selected as delegates to the 54th annual United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) that will be held March 5 – 12, 2016 […]Load more...
January 11, 206 — Waltham, Mass. – National Grid is beginning its semi-annual aerial inspections of more than 2,900 miles of high-voltage transmission lines in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Vermont. Starting this week (January 11, 2016), the helicopter flyovers will identify and address potential problems in the transmission lines before they impact electric […]Load more...
Providence – De acuerdo con la investigación, Joseph Cianci junto a otros jóvenes que no ha sido identificados, se pusieron de acuerdo para pelear cuando uno de ellos saco una manopla. Entonces se alega que Lueggen Irizarry utilizo una pistola y comenzó a dispárale a Joshua Conti. Foto Luegge Irizzary PPD Policía sigue en la […]Load more...
ROVIDENCE, RI – The Bridge on Atwells Avenue that travels over the Woonasquatucket River near Valley Street has reopened for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. The bridge has been closed since January 2015 for repairs from damage sustained during the floods of 2010. According to the Rhode Island Department of Transportation, closing the bridge has allowed […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance has issued its survey of municipal license and permit fees for Rhode Island Cities and Towns. The survey, one of many prepared by the local government assistance unit, was prepared for use by municipal and state officials as an easy reference. It includes many of […]Load more...
January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. In Rhode Island, the Sex Trafficking Law Enforcement Task Force, comprised of local and state law enforcement, agents from Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI, and prosecutors from the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office, continue to be laser-focused working together […]Load more...
WASHINGTON—«America can do anything,” President Barack Obama said Saturday, previewing a theme of his final State of the Union address this week. The president and his Republican critics will differ in assessing the past seven years and clash on what the United States needs going forward. Obama sees progress made and a stronger foundation on […]Load more...
The White House has joined popular video sharing app Snapchat. According to a news release, the move is an attempt to connect with younger Americans. The White House said the app boasts more than 100 million daily users and that 60 percent of those aged 13-34 use it. “In light of the number of Americans […]Load more...
PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN—Spain’s Princess Cristina appeared in court on Monday on charges of tax fraud, the first member of the royal family to stand in the dock, as a lengthy investigation into her husband’s business affairs finally went to trial. King Felipe’s 50-year-old sister is one of 18 people on trial after a six-year […]Load more...
BURLINGTON, Vt – U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders’ campaign on Thursday will kick-off the ‘Feel the Bern’ HBCU tour at South Carolina State University in collaboration with Benedict College. Planned stops for the HBCU tour include, Tennessee State University, Alabama State University, Jackson State University, Florida A&M University, Virginia State University, Howard University, the Atlanta University […]Load more...