EAST PROVIDENCE — A bagpiper led the way as the newly promoted East Providence Police officers entered the East Providence High School auditorium.

The crowd was packed with family and friends, retired and current fellow officers.

All 19 officers — a permanent Chief, a Deputy Chief, three Captains, four Lieutenants, six Sergeants and four Detectives — stood on stage Tuesday night. They each took an oath and stood at attention as loved ones pinned their badges on their uniforms.

East Providence Library receives grant to provide programs for LGBTQ+ residents

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The East Providence Library is one of 14 organizations serving LGBTQ+ residents that will share $87,000 in grants through the Equity Action Fund at the Rhode Island Foundation. The funding will underwrite free teen and adult programs that combine education, artistry and social awareness in partnership with Haus of Glitter and Youth Pride Inc.

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The City of East Providence with the assistance of full-time, part-time and volunteers will be opening our temporary extreme weather overnight warming shelter, starting Wednesday, January 21st, through Sunday, January 25th pending both forecasts and volunteer availability.

The shelter will be located at the Robert E. Rock Senior Center at 610 Waterman Ave., East Providence and will be open from 7 PM to 7 AM, giving unhoused residents of the City, as well as those without heat an opportunity to take shelter and stay warm.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 15, 2026
CONTACT: Hayley Gray-Hoehn | hayley.gray-hoehn@mail.house.gov