RI panel to probe causes of youth violence Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—A Rhode Island state panel is examining factors that lead to youth violence with the hope of finding better ways to prevent it. The Special Senate Taskforce to Study Youth Violence is set to meet for the first time Monday at the West ... |
RI using new road treatment for winter weather Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island transportation officials are trying a new method of treating roads ahead of winter weather. The state department of transportation applied a salt brine solution on a test portion of northbound and southbound Interstate-95 ... RIDOT experimenting with saltwater pre-storm treatment Road Crews Gear Up For Saturday Snowstorm New technology to help in winter storms |
RI hospital gets $2.2 million from US for study Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island Hospital has received a $2.2 million grant from the US Department of Defense to study a treatment that may prevent post-traumatic osteoarthritis. The hospital says the study will focus on a manufactured product called ... |
RI bridal salon goes bust, stuns frantic brides Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—State officials are investigating after a West Warwick bridal salon abruptly closed its doors and sought protection from creditors, leaving dozens of brides without wedding dresses and accessories they paid for. Boutique to help brides in gown scandal AG: Bridal salon files for receivership |
 WPRO | News Minute: Latest Rhode Island news from The Associated Press WLNE-TV (ABC6) PROVIDENCE, RI (AP) - Rhode Island has joined 10 other states in a lawsuit designed to force the US Environmental Protection Agency to issue new regulations on soot pollution. Soot exposure is linked to respiratory disease, impaired lung function, ... RI students see slight gains in reading, math High school students struggle with math NECAP results show promise |
RI School of Design creates US Morocco embassy art Boston.com By David Klepper AP / February 10, 2012 PROVIDENCE, RI—Students at the Rhode Island School of Design are getting a crash course in international diplomacy as they work with a professional sculptor on artwork for a new US embassy in Morocco. |
 GoLocalProv | Rhode Island Supreme Court won't expedite Providence's appeal of retirees ... The Providence Journal By Tom Mooney PROVIDENCE, RI -- The city won't receive any immediate help from the state Supreme Court dealing with its financial crisis. The high court on Friday declined Providence's request to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked the city from ... RI Conservatives: “I can't believe I live here” Legal setback for Prov. in high court RI economy stalls in second half |
 GoLocalProv | RI to get $172M in housing relief Providence Eyewitness News By Mallory Moretti PROVIDENCE, RI (WPRI) - A major mortgage foreclosure settlement across the country has left the state of Rhode Island with millions of dollars in relief aid. On Thursday, RI Attorney General Peter Kilmartin announced that the state ... RI to get $172 million in foreclosure settlement RI Attorney General to sign foreclosure abuse settlement AG: RI will sign foreclosure abuse settlement |
RI auditor questions sports group's grant spending Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island's acting auditor general is raising questions about how the Institute for International Sport spent a $575000 state grant for a building on the University of Rhode Island campus. Acting Auditor General Dennis Hoyle told The ... |
RI to receive $12 million for affordable housing Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island will receive $12 million in federal funds to repair affordable housing units around the state. US Sen. Jack Reed announced the grants Friday. The money will be divided among 25 public housing authorities throughout the ... |
