Rhode Island Leads the Charge: Completes Phase 1 of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program

In a historic milestone, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources, alongside the Rhode Island Department of Transportation and other federal and local partners, have announced Rhode Island as the first state to complete Phase 1 of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program. The achievement was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting … Read more

Rhode Island State Police Holding A Hiring Open House

RHODE ISLAND — Rhode Island State Police will host a recruitment open house this Saturday for those interested in a career as a state trooper. The open house is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rhode Island State Police Headquarters at 311 Danielson Pike in North Scituate. Potential candidates can speak with … Read more

Scott Isaacs to leave Channel 10, Pam Johnston to lead Rhode Island PBS

Local news has never been more important than it is right now,” Isaacs said in a statement. “I’m honored to be joining the talented staff at Boston 25. I’m excited about evolving Boston 25′s innovative news product so that we are there whenever and wherever our viewers need us.” Channel 10 is regularly one of … Read more

Where to Get Inked on National Tattoo Day in Rhode Island

Photography via Getty Images / Marco_Piunti Happy National Tattoo Day! Here’s your guide to understanding different ink styles and finding the right tattoo artist in the Rhode Island area.   American and Neo Traditional  Known for bold lines and vibrant color patterns, American and Neo Traditional tattoos follow style designs from the twentieth century. Quintessential traditional … Read more

Stopping the summer slide with United Way of Rhode Island

By GRETA SHUSTER Special to the Herald United Way of Rhode Island’s mission to help students maintain their academic level over the summer is a puzzle. The City of Cranston is one of the integral pieces. Since 2012, United Way’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) has been helping students in Rhode Island continue to learn and … Read more

Stopping the summer slide with United Way of Rhode Island

By GRETA SHUSTER Special to the Herald United Way of Rhode Island’s mission to help students maintain their academic level over the summer is a puzzle. The City of Cranston is one of the integral pieces. Since 2012, United Way’s Summer Learning Initiative (SLI) has been helping students in Rhode Island continue to learn and … Read more

Who will be Rhode Island’s next housing secretary?

The appointment of an interim — and, eventually, permanent — secretary will be at the discretion of governor. They will be tasked with trying to solve a housing crisis that has snowballed over three decades. McKee’s office has repeatedly told the Globe the governor’s pick for housing secretary will be announced on the day Pryor … Read more

Who will be Rhode Island’s next housing secretary?

The appointment of an interim — and, eventually, permanent — secretary will be at the discretion of governor. They will be tasked with trying to solve a housing crisis that has snowballed over three decades. McKee’s office has repeatedly told the Globe the governor’s pick for housing secretary will be announced on the day Pryor … Read more

District of Rhode Island | North Smithfield Resident Indicted and Arraigned on Charge of International Parental Kidnapping

PROVIDENCE, RI – A North Smithfield woman who allegedly abruptly and without permission removed her five minor children from the United States has been released on unsecured bond and GPS monitoring following her arraignment in federal court on Friday, charged by way of indictment with international parental kidnapping, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. … Read more