Washington Trust awards grant to Central Falls for ‘El Centro’ initiative | Front Porch News

The Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $125,000 to the City of Central Falls to support the development of “El Centro,” a one-stop, centralized, culturally responsive resource that will connect all Central Falls residents and employees with the health, mental health, wellness, fitness, educational, workforce development, and other wraparound support necessary to thrive. The five-year grant … Read more

New restaurants join Providence Restaurant Weeks July 7-20

Take a break from burgers and hot dogs – it’s Providence Restaurant Weeks! Beginning July 7 through July 20, 2024, nearly 70 restaurants throughout Providence and Rhode Island will be serving up dining specials, deals and prix fixe menus to mark the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau’s signature dining event.  “There are so many … Read more

Virtual information session on project updates for Rhode Island state airports | Westerly

WARWICK — The Rhode Island Airport Corporation will hold the next virtual public information session for Rhode Island’s General Aviation airport communities on Wednesday, July 17, at noon, for local officials and members of the public. The session will be held via Zoom. A link will be posted on the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s … Read more

Murder victim’s family still seeking justice 3 years later

Sarah Doiron and Alex Torres-Perez 13 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It’s officially been three years since David Lozada was shot and killed while walking in Providence. To this day, the 19-year-old’s killer remains at large. Lozada was gunned down near Hanover and Ford streets and run over by the suspect’s car while trying … Read more

Strangulation; A Drug Charge; Felony Shoplifting: Cranston Police Log

CRANSTON, RI — The following people were arrested by Cranston police between June 23 and June 25. Names of those arrested, their age, or the town they reside in, as well as the time of the arrest, were only omitted when not provided by police. Subscribe June 23 2:25 a.m. — Alesia Croyle, 40, of … Read more

RIDOH recommends public avoid ponds in Roger Williams Park, Portsmouth

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Departments of Health and Environmental Management are recommending avoiding contact with three ponds in Roger Williams Park and one in Portsmouth due to blue-green algae blooms. The three ponds in Roger Williams Park are Polo, Elm, and Cunliff Lakes, while Upper Melville Pond in Portsmouth is also closed. … Read more