Brown Medicine Dr. Rasha Alawieh was detained at Logan Airport in Boston​ after returning from visiting her family in Lebanon.
Dr. Rasha Alawieh was reportedly detained at Logan Airport in Boston​ on Thursday after returning from visiting her family in Lebanon.
The announcement comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the westbound Washington Bridge’s closure​.
East Providence Mayor Roberto DaSilva says the changes aim to help businesses struggling amid the Washington Bridge situation.
RI officials estimate the bridge project will cost $40.52 million for the demolition and $368.3 million for the design-build process.
East Providence Finance Director Malcolm Moore has worked for the city since 2012. The search for his successor has begun.
Newly appointed Fire Chief Michael Carey has served in the East Providence Fire Department since 1990.
Transportation Director Peter Alviti​ says ferries from Bristol to Providence might be ready Monday, but a storm could force a delay.
The East Providence City Council approved resolutions in support of the state legislation.
Members of the community are invited to offer comments about East Providence police over the phone as part of the accreditation process.
Eight federal grants were given to state marinas to help keep coastal waters across Rhode Island clean.
Mayor Bob DaSilva has appointed Keith A. Brynes to the role.
The program is designed to "break down barriers and increase mutual understanding between Rhode Island leaders."
The governor began the tour at local small business Feast & Fettle.
City officials said the $91,500 grant will be used to hire a part time community health worker for the Robert Rock Senior Center.
If the bill becomes law, masks to protect people from COVID-19, will be included in the clothing and shoe tax exemption.
East Providence's first mayor in his speech said he wants to see the city "reach its full potential."
The program, paid for by the American Rescue Plan, will give young people a chance to develop leadership skills in city roles.
The Rev. Roman Golemba said the reason thousands of Russians are risking arrest to protest is they're concerned for their own future.
The agreement will also extend city hall hours of oepration on Thursday and Fridays, beginning this spring.
East Providence will be the first Rhode Island community to hire such a social worker, city officials said.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved recently, according to the newest figures.
Local officials also canceled the next East Providence City Council meeting during the two-week shutdown.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.
The grants include training for using specialized equipment, including in confined spaces and when buildings collapse.
House republicans in Rhode Island opposed the union contract, saying it pays people for their private medical choices.
The project will also support digital literacy trainings in partnership with the East Providence Housing Authority, the library and more.
The Providence County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.
If the agreement passes a union vote, state workers will be eligible for two $1,500 bonuses if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Deputy Chief Barry Ramer was sworn in Thursday and will replace the former deputy and now Police Chief Christopher Francesconi
The Providence County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the late summer.
More than 1 out of every 10 Providence County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.
The Providence County unemployment rate worsened slightly during the summer.
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One bill creates protection for seniors from financial exploitation, while the other creates a property tax credit program for seniors.
The complaint argues the council did not provide enough facts to back up a decision to rezone the land.
But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.
The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated East Providence residents.
Many in the East Providence area behind on rent. A national eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday.