PROVIDENCE – Myrth York, former Rhode Island senator and gubernatorial candidate, has endorsed Gina Raimondo for governor. Following her endorsement Wednesday, York co-hosted a women’s economic...
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PAWTUCKET - The Pawtucket GOP has endorsed Cranston Mayor Allan Fung for governor. The vote, which took place at the group's monthly meeting on March 4, was unanimous.
“Tonight we are very excited to...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET - To keep up with a seemingly endless barrage of potholes brought on by cycles of snow, cold, and warming subsurface water, members of a city "Pothole Patrol" continue to repair roads in...
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PAWTUCKET - A recently completed independent audit of the municipal budget for the 2013 fiscal year shows a surplus of nearly $5 million.
The surplus shows continued financial and operational...
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PAWTUCKET - Statistics compiled by the Pawtucket Police Department and reviewed by the State Police for inclusion in the national FBI crime database show an overall drop in crime in the city of about...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET - It was January of 1924 when a group of city businessmen joined the growing trend of businesspeople across the country who were interested in doing good for their communities. The men were...
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By ETHAN SHOREY, Valley Breeze Staff Writer
PAWTUCKET - City Councilor Tim Rudd says ongoing late payments from Waste Haulers are cause for concern and he will push to have the council take them into account when considering whether to renew...
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PAWTUCKET - A prototype Pizza Hut store that offers pizza by the slice received an official city welcome last Friday as Mayor Donald Grebien assisted company executive Bill Ahrens in cutting the...
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PAWTUCKET - City-based Collette Vacations has become the first worldwide guided travel company to engage in a weeklong promotional partnership with America's top game show, "Wheel of Fortune."
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PAWTUCKET - Moved by the medical plight and career ambitions of a 6-year-old Burrillville boy who is a big fan of police officers, firefighters and the military, Pawtucket police and fire personnel...
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PAWTUCKET - Mayor Donald Grebien launched a new initiative last Friday by bringing members of his city economic development team on a tour of Armando & Sons Meat Market, at 265 Pine St., and...
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CENTRAL FALLS - The Central Falls-Pawtucket Non-Violence Initiative will host its second Peaceful Communities Conference on Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Central Falls High School, 24...
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PAWTUCKET - The annual Community Supported Agriculture Fair will return to the Hope Artiste Village, 1005 Main St., Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., during the Wintertime Farmers Market....
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PAWTUCKET - Bank Rhode Island has hired local resident Micah Jencks to serve as branch manager of its Pawtucket location. Jencks brings with him more than 13 years experience in financial services,...
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PAWTUCKET - The Trash or Treasure Shop of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 490 Broadway, is conducting a winter merchandise clearance bag sale through March 22. The shop is open every...
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PAWTUCKET - The Blackstone Valley Tourism Business Network presents "Composting Trends and Changes" on Tuesday, March 18, in the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center theater, 175 Main St.
The event, 8:30...
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PROVIDENCE - Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will host the event TypeOne Nation, an afternoon of education and connection, at the Providence Biltmore Hotel, 11 Dorrance St., on Sunday, March 9...
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PAWTUCKET - The Pawtucket Public Library Teen Anime Club will meet Wednesday, March 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to join other fans of Japanese animation to hang out, get...
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PAWTUCKET - Pawtucket Public Library will hold a drop-in St. Patrick's Day Craft Program on Saturday, March, 15, from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
The free program is best for ages 7-12 but younger children are...
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