East Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo visited PACE Organization of Rhode Island to highlight additional prescription drug savings on the way for Rhode Island seniors thanks to Democrats’ Inflation Reduction Act. The delegation also encouraged seniors to maximize their savings by taking advantage of the Medicare open enrollment period, which runs through December 7.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva vetoed an amendment made by the East Providence City Council during their October 15 meeting.
In the original proposed Capital budget, $3 million was set aside to purchase a new tower ladder truck and a rescue vehicle for the fire department, as well as 2 frontline plow vehicles and other vital day-to-day equipment for the Department of Public Works.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva vetoed an amendment made by the East Providence City Council during their October 15 meeting.
In the original proposed Capital budget, $3 million was set aside to purchase a new tower ladder truck and a rescue vehicle for the fire department, as well as 2 frontline plow vehicles and other vital day-to-day equipment for the Department of Public Works.
Last Week, East Providence High School transformed into a vibrant hub of cultural celebration as the Foundation of Indian Americans - New England (“FIA-NE”) hosted its Grand Diwali Celebration.
The event featured a spectacular music concert by renowned singer Kailash Kher as well as a massive food donation drive inaugurated by East. Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva and Consul General of India, New York Binaya S. Pradhan
to spread the bounty and joy of Diwali to the broader American community.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI- The City of East Providence, Mayor Bob DaSilva and members of the East Providence Fire Department welcomed the family of former firefighter Arthur H. Ring to Bold Point Park for the rededication of Marine 3 on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Arthur H. Ring, a former member of the East Providence Fire Department passed away on October 21, 1938, as a result of injuries sustained while attempting to save three people swept into high waters during the Great New England Hurricane of 1938.
As part of the "Go Red for Dyslexia" campaign, an international initiative introduced to Rhode Island in 2020, the City of East Providence has collaborated with Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island to light City Hall red to help raise awareness for the Dyslexic community.
As part of the "Go Red for Dyslexia" campaign, an international initiative introduced to Rhode Island in 2020, the City of East Providence has collaborated with Decoding Dyslexia Rhode Island to light City Hall red in support and raise awareness for the Dyslexic community.
The City of East Providence, with assistance from the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning and consultant support from the Toole Design Group is currently Drafting a citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which will identify and address the significant need for multimodal connections throughout the city. Creating a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for East Providence is important for improving safety, intermodal connectivity, and addressing equity by prioritizing active transportation options within neighborhoods of all income types.
The City of East Providence, with assistance from the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning and consultant support from the Toole Design Group is currently Drafting a citywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which will identify and address the significant need for multimodal connections throughout the city. Creating a Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan for East Providence is important for improving safety, intermodal connectivity, and addressing equity by prioritizing active transportation options within neighborhoods of all income types.
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence police have charged 40-year-old city resident, Herlin Perry, with numerous firearms charges, a domestic violence charge, and resisting arrest after officers responded to a domestic disturbance at his residence. Officers were called to the residence after a family member contacted police. Upon the officer's arrival, they contacted Perry in an upstairs bedroom. Perry was holding a firearm and pleaded with officers to shoot him and refused to comply with the officer’s commands to drop the gun.