Today in RI history: Providence's original charter s...
5 hrs ago | via The Providence Journal
A year ago today: Mysteriously missing for nearly two centuries, the original charter of what was once known as the Town of Providence has emerged from cobwebbed obscurity. Comment?
Minus Catanzaro, Brady, council backs Chafee's relie...
Tuesday | via The Observer
With Council President Kristen Catanzaro and Councilor-at-Large Alice Brady claiming conflicts of interest from the sidelines, the North Providence Town Council last Friday approved a resolution supporting Gov. Comment?
Johnston Events for May 26 and 27: Memorial Day Obse...
Thursday May 24 | via Patch.com
May 28 is Memorial Day - and in Johnston, there are two observances scheduled over the weekend. Comment?
Lombardi: Let's use Google cash to build safety comp...
Tuesday May 22 | via The Observer
Mayor Charles Lombardi wants to build a single, centralized public safety complex that he says would allow officials to close down all the existing fire stations in town while upholding today's safety standards. Comment?
No. Providence promises biggest, best parade, post-p...
Tuesday May 22 | via The Observer
Now in its fifth year, the North Providence Memorial Day Parade and Celebration will be bigger and better than ever when it returns on Monday, May 28, at 1 p.m. The lengthy parade procession, which will start in front of North Providence High School on Mineral Spring Avenue, will head east on Mineral Spring, then turn east onto Douglas Avenue and ... (more) Comment?
North Providence man surrenders after threatening to...
Tuesday May 22 | via The Providence Journal
A man who police say threatened to blow up an apartment with gas from a gas stove kept police at bay for two hours Sunday night before surrendering to police. Comment?
Justice Department to consider use of Google money f...
Tuesday May 15 | via The Providence Journal
The U.S. Department of Justice will consider waiving guidelines that restrain North Providence and East Providence officials from using a windfall in forfeiture money to straighten out police pension programs in both communities, according to a spokesman for U.S. Attorney Peter F. Neronha. Comment?
Utility to Inspect Power Lines with Low-Flying Helic...
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
If you see a low-flying helicopter next Tuesday, don't worry: it's not a rogue helicopter pilot. Comment?
Budget, Term Limits, and Road Work: Highlights from ...
Thursday May 10 | via Patch.com
Yesterday on JohnstonPatch, we hosted our first-ever live chat with Mayor Joseph Polisena, and during the one-hour session, the mayor answered questions about several issues, including what's happening at the former Stuart's plaza, combining municipal services, term limits, and other issues. Comment?
Omg PD: Bloody Boot, Stupidity With Cars and Citizen...
Wednesday May 9 | via Patch.com
A Neighborhood Fight Leads to Loss of Teeth Woonsocket Police A arrested two brothers last Sunday after they allegedly beat up their neighbor and knocked out several of his teeth. Comment?
Utility to Inspect Power Lines with Low-Flying Helic...
Tuesday May 8 | via Patch.com
If you see a low-flying helicopter next Tuesday, don't worry - the police aren't conducting a manhunt. Comment?
Man pleads not guilty in Navy kickbacks case
Tuesday May 8 | via Navy Times
A former civilian naval engineer from Virginia pleaded not guilty in Rhode Island on Tuesday to charges stemming from what prosecutors say was a bribery and fraud scheme that cost the U.S. Navy about $10 million over 15 years. Comment?