Here is a roundup of what went on this week at the State House.
Here are some of the highlights from the East Providence City Council meeting on April 5.
Here's a highlight of events over the past week at the State House.
State health officials confirmed that the man was in his 80s.
State officials were in East Providence Tuesday to announce a grant to pay for some pre-development costs at the site of the Forbes Street landfill in Riverside.
The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation announced the grant Monday.
The reservoir located off Arcade Avenue started depleting last week due to Army Corps of Engineers construction.
Businesswoman Michelle Davidson told East Providence High School students earlier this week how much of her success could be traced back to decisions she made in high school.
Here's a roundup of important events this week at the State House.
Elaine Gonsalves detailed some of the challenges she faced as a Cape Verdean woman who took a non-traditional career path.
Female leaders spoke to East Providence high schoolers Thursday at an event at City Hall.
The City Council and School Committee held a joint work session Monday night to look for ways to save and generate more money.
Here's a roundup of what state legislators were up to over the past week.
Mayor Bruce Rogers is seeking to change the city's sign ordinance to allow digital signs, which was requested by his employer, Shell, and another gas station owner.
The City Council is considering asking voters to shorten the time period between when someone is newly elected until they are inaugurated.
City librarians found out last week that someone had hacked into the e-mail account that they maintain for teens.
The East Providence Animal Control Center has been using a new strategy to soothe the stressed animals it takes in: classical music.
Mayor Bruce Rogers is seeking time clocks at City Hall, but Councilman William Conley has questioned the need and potential cost.
The city ranks 16th in the state.
The city has advertised for the position, which is currently filled by an interim director.
State Sen. Daniel Da Ponte said in a news release that he introduced the bill "in response to public outcry within his district."
Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting Tuesday.
The council split 3-2 on whether to approve a termination agreement for former City Manager Richard Brown.
The City Council passed two animal protection ordinances at its Jan. 4 meeting.
Council members plan to address the personnel committee, new firefighter positions, lame ducks, and the lawsuit against TLA/Pond View and RI Department of Environmental Management.
Rogers, Katie Kleyla and Thomas Rose voted for Rogers as mayor. Councilmen William Conley and Michael DiGioia voted against him.