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United Way announces $1.5 million in Providence Equity Fund grants
(WJAR) — The United Way is set to announce $1.5 million in grants to help with the racial wealth gap in Providence. Awarding the funds is part of the Providence Equity Funds program that stems from the City of Providence’s recommendations from the reparations initiative. It is meant...
He was fired from the governor's office over pro-Palestine posts. Now, he's suing.
PROVIDENCE − City Councilman Miguel Sanchez is suing Gov. Dan McKee and two of his top aides, charging that they violated his First Amendment rights by firing him for expressing pro-Palestine views. Sanchez worked in the governor's Constituent Services Office until last October, when he was let go. Prior to his firing, he...
Controversial arrest at Dominican Festival clears internal affair review, Providence chief says
The city's police chief called a press conference on Tuesday to defend the arrest of a man who drew punches from police as he was taken into custody, in chaotic conditions, at the city's Dominican Festival over the weekend. Providence police Col. Oscar L. Perez Jr. then gave his own response to online criticism he said was swirling around video that state Rep. Enrique Sanchez had posted to Instagram. ...
Brown football sets sights high in the Ivy League. Here's where they're picked to finish.
The next step for Brown is to reach the top half of the Ivy League’s football standings. The Bears have steadily improved under coach James Perry. They reached the .500 mark overall last season and closed 3-4 in league play. That matched the program’s combined victory total against conference foes from 2017-22. ...
JWU athletics looking for work-study students for 2024-25 season
The Johnson & Wales University athletic department is seeking work-study students for the 2024-25 season. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a passion for sports to work at home events. Students will be asked to perform the following duties: - Statistician: assist the Asst. Athletic Director for Communications keep statistics for soccer, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, hockey, baseball, softball, and lacrosse - Scoreboard Operator: control the scoreboard at all home events - Public Address Announcer: read the starting lineups, announce goals and baskets, etc. - DJ: responsible for all in-game music - Ball Chasers: collect balls that go...
North Kingstown parades committee sets up dozens of flags to commemorate Victory Day
(WJAR) — North Kingstown Parades Committee announced it put up around 50 American flags around Wickford village to celebrate Victory Day. The committee members put up the flags starting 8 a.m. on Monday. Officials said they set up the flags on eight-foot-high poles that were inserted into receptacles prepared...
RISP invites public comment for accreditation process
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) is inviting members of the public to provide comment as part of their accreditation process. Comments are asked to address the ability of the state police to comply with the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) standards.
‘That’s Not Him’: Rhode Island Black Man Jailed for 31 Days After Officer Falsely Claimed Witnesses Identified Him. The Victims Cleared His Name Almost Immediately After Seeing Him In Court
Mack Blackie spent 31 days in a Rhode Island jail for a crime he did not commit because he was unable to afford the $100 […] ‘That’s Not Him’: Rhode Island Black Man Jailed for 31 Days After Officer Falsely Claimed Witnesses Identified Him. The Victims Cleared His Name Almost Immediately After Seeing Him In Court
Lewin And Corasaniti Honored As 2023-24 Sport Excellence Award Winners
The BIG EAST Conference has awarded the 2023-24 Sport Excellence Awards, celebrating significant achievements in academics, athletics, and community service. Providence College's Josh Lewin (men's indoor track) and James Corasaniti (men's lacrosse) are among the 22 recipients. Both distinguished themselves academically, with Lewin graduating with a 3.96 GPA in marketing and management, and Corasaniti with a 3.69 GPA in history. The awards recognize student-athletes who excel both on the field and in their academic pursuits while demonstrating a commitment to their communities.
East Providence fire crews to receive PFAS-free equipment
(WJAR) — East Providence officials announced that their fire department will go PFAS-free after the city council voted to purchase new gear. According to officials, East Providence will become the first in the state to eliminate fire equipment with polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Mayor Bob DaSilva said he will...
Attleboro opens Wading River water plant with PFAS level higher than state limit
(WJAR) — The City of Attleboro is opening up a water plant on Tuesday that has historically had PFAS levels higher than the state limit. It’s opening the Wading River plant because of low reservoir levels with the West Street Plant. Officials say the PFAS levels have historically...
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