Category Archives: Local News
Hummel Report: Learning the Ropes
Six months ago we sat down with four freshmen lawmakers on the eve of their first General Assembly session to talk about their goals and expectations for 2017. This week, Jim Hummel circles back with ...
Jul 27, 2017
Reed, Cicilline criticize Trump transgender military ban
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Rep. David Cicilline and Sen. Jack Reed are among the Rhode Island politicians criticizing President Donald Trump’s decision to bar transgender people from serving in the...
Jul 26, 2017
Elvis Costello closes marathon Imperial Bedroom tour at PPAC
Elvis Costello and the Imposters perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Photo by Doug MacGunnigle by Doug MacGunnigle Elvis Costello ended his "Imperial Bedroom and Other Chambers" Tour wit...
Jul 26, 2017
Mic captures Senators Reed, Collins ripping Trump, mocking lawmaker
JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Republican Sen. Susan Collins got caught Tuesday at the end of a hearing with a microphone that was still hot and captured her ripping Presid...
Jul 25, 2017
PawSox brass meet with Worcester city officials
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) - Worcester is stepping up its efforts to lure the Pawtucket Red Sox to the city. The Telegram & Gazette reports that PawSox brass including chairman Larry Lucchino and vice ...
Jul 25, 2017
Budget impasse: Senate president meets with leadership team
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - Senate President Dominick Ruggerio says he has met with his leadership team as they decide how to proceed amid a standoff with the House of Representatives over the state’...
Jul 25, 2017
Providence City Council votes to allow 20 more red-light cameras
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - City officials are moving forward with a plan to add 20 more red-light cameras in Providence. WPRI-TV reports that the city council approved a proposal Monday raising the maxim...
Jul 25, 2017
Mayor: North Providence acting police chief suspended
Mayor Charles Lombardi, North Providence NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - The mayor of a Rhode Island city says its acting police chief has been suspended with pay. North Providence Mayor Charles Lombard...
Jul 24, 2017
RI schools can now make up snow days with at-home lessons
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - School districts in Rhode Island can now make up lost time on snow days by assigning students school work at home. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the bill into law on Thu...
Jul 22, 2017
Providence considers adding more red-light cameras
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) - A proposal to allow 20 more red-light cameras in Providence is being considered by the city council, and officials plan to have 10 in place by year-end. WPRI-TV reports the pro...
Jul 22, 2017
