January 21, 2025
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East Providence, RI – The City has added 12 new firefighters to the East Providence Fire Department thanks to $3.75 million in federal funding through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and …

Bright, colorful license plates depicting Pomham Rocks Lighthouse in Riverside at sunset are showing up all over the state. The first plates that were pre-ordered were distributed in person at Haines …

East Providence, RI – After a request for proposal (RFP), the City of East Providence has hired Westport, Massachusetts-based company TNT Gravestone Solutions to repair 112 grave markers and …

The start of the new year is a great time to get involved in new things. And it’s even better when it’s close to home. East Providence residents are fortunate to have an historical light …

State House — The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island welcomed women from the General Assembly and state and local government to a reception at the State House Wednesday. “I am very lucky …

Scholarship Foundation of East Providence will sponsor its 31st consecutive citywide phone-a-thon in February to raise funds for scholarships for local students. East Providence High School students, …

State House — Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) has appointed Sen. Robert Britto (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) chairman of the Senate …

State House — Rep. Jenni A. Furtado was formally sworn into the House of Representatives today as the 2025-26 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Representative Furtado (D-Dist. …

The City of East Providence is urging and warning residents to be more mindful of their recycling habits and their detrimental impact on both the environment and their own wallets. In 2024, the City …

East Providence, RI -- The East Bay Community Action Program is among 13 organizations statewide that will share $260,000 from the Rhode Island Foundation to help residents stay housed this winter. …

East Providence, RI—The City of East Providence is urging and warning residents to be more mindful of their recycling habits and their detrimental impact on both the environment and their own …

Each year the East Providence Waterfront Commission receives an illustrative report from Commission Chair, William J. Fazioli on progress made with the Kettle Point development.  Last month The …

City Businesses get Bridge Disaster Grant Checks at December 23 rd Ceremony The City of East Providence issued several checks, many for $10,000, to local businesses which have been impacted by the …

East Providence Senior Center, 610 Waterman Ave., Monday - Friday 8AM- 4PM, Riverside Library, 475 Bullocks Point Ave, Monday and Wednesday 12PM - 8 PM, Tuesday and Thursday 10AM - 6PM, Friday and …

As 2024 comes to a close, the Lauren Zarembka Memorial Foundation would like to thank the many generous donors that continue to support the foundations’ efforts. This year, the foundation was …

More than a hundred members of Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse gathered recently at their Annual Meeting at The Squantum Association to celebrate a milestone. In 2004, an abandoned building stood …

The EP Veterans Memorial Expressway (EPVME) Re-dedication 2021 Committee continues its note card fundraiser and requests new and updated submissions to the EP Military Service Honor Roll. -Paper note …

East Providence, RI – In an effort to further improve upon and alleviate stormwater flooding issues, East Providence has been awarded a $225,000 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) …

East Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the state’s central hub for financing infrastructure improvements for municipalities, businesses and homeowners has awarded the City of …

If you walk down the East Bay Bike Path, you will notice a dramatic change to the exterior of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. The 150-year-old light station off the coast of Riverside, RI, is now adorned …

State House – Sen. Pamela J. Lauria, Sen. Bridget Valverde, Rep. Justine A. Caldwell and Rep. Megan L. Cotter have been honored by Rhode Island Kids Count for their achievements in the General …

Cranston, RI (December 5, 2024) A lucky man from Rumford claimed the $133,998 Wild Money jackpot from the December 2, 2024, drawing. He purchased his winning ticket at Seasons Corner Market, located …

City Council and Mayor Avoid Projects Veto Vote After a brewing controversy between Mayor Bob DaSilva and a split City Council over a disagreement on FY 25 capital spending, an agreement appears to …

What began as an idea to hold a food drive at the police department last year has turned into a collaborative yearly effort that supports East Providence families during the Thanksgiving holiday. The …

“2nd Sunday” Holiday Open House : December 8 - 1:00- 4:00pm The Hunt’s Mills Hayrides Return with Clyde and Dale Exhibit: “The Past Can Guide the Future” Special Black …

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