Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera: No New Taxes In 2022 Budget

The first-term mayor promised transparency and engagement while outlining a vision for post-pandemic recovery and growth.

Fair Market Rent Rates In Central Falls Area

The coronavirus pandemic and other factors have shaken up the rental market. See how things have changed in Central Falls area.

Neroha: Central Falls Man Who Molested Girl Heading To Prison

Christopher Piloto, 37, molested a young girl at a home in Central Falls, and the victim was known to him, the RI Attorney General said.

Central Falls Mayor To Deliver FY2022 Budget Speech Tonight

Mayor Maria Rivera will address the City Council and the public on Facebook Live at 5:30 p.m. on May 10.

Central Falls Man Heading To Prison In Armed Robbery Case

A man walking home at night was robbed at gunpoint. Now Shaijohn Delgado, 22, is heading to ACI after pleading no contest to the crime.

Central Falls Zoning Board Dinged For Not Posting Minutes

The board delayed posting its minutes as required by state law, and Western Oil, Inc. filed a complaint with the RI Attorney General.

Providence County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

Here is how the Central Falls area is doing with coronavirus vaccinations.

Mother’s Day 2021: Surprise Mom By Sharing A Photo On Patch

Share your favorite mother-son or mother-daughter photo and sentiments, and we’ll feature it on the Central Falls Patch.

College Financial Aid Applications In Central Falls Area: Compare To RI

FAFSA completions are down nationally. Here is how Central Falls area high schools have done so far.

Crews Battle Structure Fire On Dexter Street in Central Falls

The call came in Friday afternoon, with reports that a third alarm had been struck.

How Close Are Central Falls Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Providence County.

Central Falls Area Home Prices Up In Past Year

Here is how much home prices have changed over the past year in Providence County area.

Biden's DOJ Drops ICE-Related Legal Battle With Central Falls

Providence and CF are sanctuary cities. They fought a Trump-era edict that made recipients of a federal policing grant cooperate with ICE.

Providence County Coronavirus Vaccination Rates

This is how the Central Falls area compares to Rhode Island and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

Former Central Falls Senator Fined For Campaign Cash Violations

Democrat Elizabeth "Betty" Crowley, who represented District 16 (Pawtucket/Central Falls), has been fined $6K by the RI Board of Elections.

Rep. Williams: Why No State Tree Give-Away In R.I. Cities?

A Providence state rep says it's great that RIDEM is distributing trees, but questions why they can't be picked up in Rhode Island cities.

Update: Central Falls Cruiser Crash Under Internal Investigation

On March 21, a Central Falls police car and a Kia crashed in Lincoln. Two weeks later, the pursuit is still under investigation.

Central Falls Man Who Created Child Porn Sentenced To 35 Years

Jose Cortez, 41, filmed and photographed the sexual abuse of his girlfriend's daughter. Now he's heading to federal prison.

Federal Taxes In Providence County: How Do Yours Compare?

You can use IRS data to compare your tax payments and refunds to others in Providence County.

Central Falls School DIstrict: BOT Meeting 4/1/2021/ Reunión De La Mesa Directiva

Central Falls School District Board of Trustees -MeetingApril 1, 2021 5:30 PM Please click the link below to join the webinar:

Coronavirus Cases Down In Central Falls Area As Vaccinations Increase

Here is how Rhode Island is doing compared to other states in the race to vaccinate residents.

Report: Central Falls To Pay $90K To Settle Dispatcher's Lawsuit

A woman alleged crude sexual harassment in the police department under former chief James Mendonca and former Mayor James Diossa.

Central Falls Lawmaker's Bid To Nix Senate Dress Code Falls Short

'I was not elected to wear a tie or wear a blazer in order to legislate,' said Sen. Jonathon Acosta, who charged racial bias in the rule.

Former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa Finalist For Lt. Governor

The office of Gov. Dan McKee has announced five finalists for the second-in-command position.

Update: Central Falls Police Cruiser Involved In Lincoln Crash

Rhode Island State Police responded to Higginson Ave and Middle Street in Lincoln for a serious crash involving a Central Falls cruiser.

Central Falls Man Drove Drunk Without License: RISP

Kenneth Benton, 63, was intoxicated while driving on a suspended license with a child in the car, according to Rhode Island State Police.

Central Falls Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The share of residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been increasing in the U.S. Here's how it’s changed in Providence County.

Structure Fire Reported In Central Falls

A second alarm was struck for the area of 117 Clay Street at around 12:30 p.m. Monday.

Dr. Nelken Honored; Central Falls Women's Hall Of Fame Launched

Healthcare hero Dr. Beata Nelken was given a 'key to the city' by Mayor Rivera to honor International Women's Day.

How Coronavirus Affected Bankruptcies In Central Falls Area

Bankruptcy filings were down in Providence County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

Groundwork RI Launches EPA Green Jobs Training For Central Falls

Brownfields remediation and environmental job training is now offered to adults in Providence, Pawtucket, Woonsocket, and Central Falls.

How Close Are Central Falls Area Hospitals To Capacity? Update

Here are the latest figures on hospital capacity in Providence County as the pandemic wanes.

Central Falls Lawmakers Seek To End RI Private Prison Operation

Rep. Joshua J. Giraldo and Sen. Jonathon Acosta are taking aim at the Wyatt Detention Facility.

Central Falls Teen Charged In Attleboro Shooting Incident

Mark Socia, 19, was arrested at a Summer Street apartment in Central Falls and accused of firing shots from a vehicle in Attleboro.

Central Falls Man Arrested on Multiple Warrants

The Violent Fugitive Task Force and Central Falls Police Department on Friday arrested Samuel Kpanan and turned him over to Cranston Police.

How Reliable Is Your Rhode Island Electric Utility?

See how well the power provider for the Central Falls area and across RI serves their customers.

2 Central Falls Men Indicted In Slaying Near Pawtucket Car Wash

Olivio Leverone and Julio Debarros face a slew of charges, including murder, in the shooting death of Julius Bell.

Hospital Capacity In Central Falls Area: Weekly Update

Here's how many hospital beds are currently filled in Providence County as the pandemic wanes.

Central Falls School DIstrict: Food Distribution (Update)/ Distribución De Alimentos (Actualización)

New Location: Nueva ubicación:

How Coronavirus Is Affecting Central Falls Area Nursing Homes: Weekly Update

The federal government is tracking the decline of COVID-19 cases in nursing homes, including in the Central Falls area.