Tag: Providence County
May 20 deadline looming for federal disaster relief from last winter’s...
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible nonprofits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties affected by the severe...
With more bus driver applications coming in, RIPTA avoids service cuts
PROVIDENCE – Facing a budget shortfall of $18 million next fiscal year, decreased ridership and the sudden resignation of its CEO, R.I. Public Transit...
FEMA: 1,300 R.I. applicants have received $5.8M in federal storm assistance
PROVIDENCE – As of April 19, $5.8 million in grants have been awarded to 1,305 applicants across Providence, Kent and Washington counties that were...
Federal disaster relief declarations issued for December and January storms
PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Administration on Thursday announced that individuals, local governments, businesses and eligible non-profits in Kent, Providence and Washington counties...
Deadline approaching to apply for federal storm assistance
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for those in Providence County affected by the approach of Hurricane Lee that brought heavy rains, wind, flooding...
Providence County declared eligible for federal disaster relief
PROVIDENCE – The Federal Emergency Management Agency on Sunday announced that applications for federal disaster assistance are now available for those affected by the...
Neighborhood Health, Meals on Wheels mark milestone in food delivery program
SMITHFIELD – Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and health insurer Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island recently celebrated the 1,000th delivery of shelf-stable...
Winter storm warning: Parts of R.I. could see 4-7 inches of...
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning for Providence, Kent, Bristol and Washington counties, as the region braces for...
CDC: COVID-19 threat remains at ‘medium’ across R.I.
PROVIDENCE – All five Rhode Island counties remain at medium risk for COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday.
Providence and Kent...
Flood watch issued with snow changing to heavy rain
PROVIDENCE – A flood watch is in effect for most of the state through Thursday with snow changing to heavy rain beginning Wednesday night.
The...