Providence – The National Assembly of State Arts Agencies (NASAA) has named Randall Rosenbaum, executive director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts http://www.arts.ri.gov/ (RISCA), the recipient of its 2016 Gary Young Award. The award recognizes an executive director who has made an extraordinary contribution to public support for the arts at the […]readmore
BOSTON – August 17, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced over $1.8 million in funding to support local efforts to prepare for and reduce the impacts from coastal storms and climate change, including storm surge, flooding, erosion and sea level rise. «Massachusetts is taking a leading role in understanding and preparing for climate change […]readmore
PAWTUCKET— Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island will sponsor an AARP Drivers Safety Program in cooperation with the American Association of Retired People (AARP). The course will be held on September 28th from 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. in the Sayles Conference Room 2 & 3 at Memorial Hospital. The AARP Drivers Safety Program is a refresher […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Saturday, August 13, Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit kayaked across Narragansett Bay as part of the 40th Annual Save The Bay Swim. «We owe so much to Narragansett Bay here in the Ocean State,» Raimondo said. «From seafood to recreational activities, the Bay is a huge part […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The American Red Cross has a need for new volunteers to join flood relief efforts now in Louisiana after unprecedented flooding has left 15 rivers in record flood stage. The Red Cross is currently accepting new volunteers interested in the areas of feeding, sheltering and supply distribution. In addition, we are in […]readmore
Bristol and Portsmouth Will Receive Briefings on Bridge Maintenance Projects; Will Begin Late-September JAMESTOWN, R.I. – The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will be in attendance at both the Bristol and Portsmouth Town Council meetings in late August to present a briefing on the upcoming maintenance projects for the Mount Hope Bridge. These […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – American Lung Association of the Northeast will host its first-ever Stadium Step Up event at historic Brown Stadium in Providence, Rhode Island this Saturday, August 20 from 10am-12pm. Stadium Step Up, one of several stair climbing training opportunities led by the American Lung Association, will give participants the opportunity to test their […]readmore
Interview NCU Dexter Credit Union PSA – la sucursal de Dexter Credit Unión localizado en el 934 de la calle Dexter se cerrará de forma permanente Central Falls – Navigant Credit Union se complace en anunciar la consolidación de sus operaciones de sucursales en Central Falls. El 7 de Septiembre, la antigua sucursal de Dexter […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined members of the City Council, Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, Recreation Director Michael Stephens, and Joslin Recreation Center Director Elmer Stanley in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the City’s new Splash Water Park. The outdoor play space is designed to be opened throughout the year and provides children […]readmore