Matt Bower
MHARI to host town hall on incarceration and mental illness
PROVIDENCE – The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island’s series of virtual meetings pushing for an Olmstead plan for Rhode Island continues on Wednesday,...
Beane, EOHHS cabinet enjoy community day in Olneyville
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Executive Office of Health & Human Services Secretary Eric J. Beane hosted a community day in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence...
Former FOP president pleads guilty to misusing $71K in union funds
PROVIDENCE – Retired Newport Police Sgt. Christopher Hayes has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in federal court for misusing nearly $71,500...
R.I. building permits last year exceeded 1K for first time since...
PROVIDENCE – Citing recently released U.S. Census Bureau data, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported May 1 that new housing units authorized for construction in Rhode...
R.I. implements new statewide recycling program, education campaign
PROVIDENCE – The state and Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. are partnering with nonprofit Recycle Across America to begin implementing standardized labels on recycling...
Collins returns to lead FRHA in interim role
FALL RIVER – Citing a lack of experienced senior management, the Fall River Housing Authority board of commissioners voted unanimously to bring back former...