Posts Tagged ‘Central Falls’
Homeless in RI: “as the day turns into night…” with Street Sights, mobile homes, new in CF, updates
Artwork by Han Zheng, Street Sights Rhode Island School of Design staff installed a metal structure over an air vent next to 2 College St. Students took up a petition to reverse the effort to dissuade homeless from sleeping on the vent, and the school took up the barrier. ___ Dignity Bus Woonsocket has one…
Read MoreAlexandria Evers to be crowned Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess, to represent state in DC
Alexandria Evers Named 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess Delegate.Crowning Ceremony On March 20th Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, the State Society of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Japan American Society are pleased to announce that Cumberland native, Alexandria Evers is the 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess and will represent our state at the…
Read MoreCentral Falls: police honors, health fair, flu shots, senior snow shoveling help – de su alcaldesa
The Central Falls Police Department (CFPD) was just named the 2023 recipient of the Leadership in Community Policing Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) – a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding community policing initiatives by law enforcement agencies worldwide. “No single factor has been more critical to lessening crime levels than…
Read MoreCentral Falls Police Chief Anthony J. Roberson graduates from the FBI National Academy
One hundred and ninety-nine law enforcement officers graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The 287th session of the National Academy consisted of men and women from 46 states and the District of Columbia. The Chief of Police of Central Falls, Anthony J. Roberson, was one. The class included members of law enforcement…
Read MoreBlackstone Valley International Food Trail starts today at over 80 restaurants
Blackstone Valley Tourism invites Rhode Islanders to participate in their “exciting culinary experience” – the Blackstone Valley International Food Trail, with restaurants participating representing over 40 countries in the region’s 10 cities and towns. The Blackstone Valley, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, has people coming to the area from all over the world,…
Read MoreRhode Island events: We remember September 11th
Today, there will be several events recognizing the 22nd anniversary of 9/11. 8:30am – RI State House – State of Rhode Island will hold its 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony marking the 22nd anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The ceremony will be held at the State House to honor those who lost their…
Read MoreCentral Falls Restaurant Week and Salsa Night – TONIGHT
“Central Falls Restaurant Week is one of my favorite times of the year — it’s an amazing time for our residents and visitors from across the state to celebrate the world of international flavors available in our One Square Mile. From Peruvian to Colombian to American to Mexican and so much more, our restaurants truly…
Read MoreRI Foundation first grants under new leadership to increase number of teachers of color
The Rhode Island Foundation today announced it has awarded nearly $1.2 million in grants to improve student performance in Providence, Pawtucket, Newport and Central Falls. The funding will support work to increase the number of teachers of color in urban school districts. “Diversifying the teacher workforce in pursuit of the educational success of students is…
Read MoreFREE lead screening for children: TODAY, Saturday in Central Falls & Providence (RIDOH, AG)
As part of efforts to help all children in Rhode Island be tested for lead poisoning at least twice by the age of three, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Office of Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are announcing two lead screening events. The events are free and no health insurance is…
Read MoreJack’s Angle: On the right track, picking up speed, in Pawtucket – Jack Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary As predicted, the Pawtucket-Central Falls transit stop is doing well. The parking lot is filling up every day. Buses are delivering more passengers, and more and more riders are using the train stop. There are a reported 1,000 daily on-and-offs at the bus terminal. At the present time,…
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