Block Island Wind Farm remains on-schedule; vessels, crew and equipment mobilizing for August installation Providence, R.I. – July 25, 2016 – Deepwater Wind will soon embark on the final stage of construction of the Block Island Wind Farm, a complex operation that will feature some of the industry’s most innovative offshore wind technology and a […]readmore
Providence – On Monday Governor Raimondo delivers the 18 millionth meal from Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island with the Executive Director, Heather Amaral and Marlene LeRoy, Director of Development, to a gentleman residing at St. Elizabeth’s Place in Providence. The gentleman was accompanied by his granddaughter and great grandchildren, as well as his cat Yo-Yo. […]readmore
Providence – Con la ayuda de la gobernadora Gina Raimondo, comida sobre ruedas entrego la mañana del lunes su comida número 18 millones en la ciudad de Providence. Meals On Wheels de RI ofrece comidas a las personas mayores o incapacitadas de nuestra comunidad que no pueden cocinar por sí mismos o salir de compras.readmore
By: Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In two years, nonprofit group Dominicanos USA (DUSA) registered more than 30,000 Dominican Americans to vote in Rhode Island. In its first year of existence, the nonprofit exceeded its goal of registering 100,000 new voters in New York and Rhode Island. As the group continues to encourage the two […]readmore
Check presentation on Monday, July 25, 11:30 a.m. at the Providence Fire Department, 325 Washington Street What: FM Global will be awarding a $4,980 fire prevention grant to the Providence Fire Department to assist with education and fire prevention activities in the community When: Monday, July 25 at 11:30 a.m. Where: Providence […]readmore
Providence Emergency Management Agency and the Providence Fire Department offer tips to City residents on how to stay cool this summer Providence, RI– As warm temperatures and humidity grip the City of Providence during the summertime months, the Providence Emergency Management Agency and the Providence Fire Department urge all City residents to take appropriate steps […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined State elected officials, representatives from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, members of the City Council, Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson, and Friends of Peace and Plenty Park in a log cutting ceremony to celebrate the expansion of the City’s Peace and Plenty Park. «With the expansion […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today swore-in James J. Caruolo, the new Associate Judge of the state District Court. «With his years of legal and military service, Jim brings valuable experience to the District Court,» Raimondo said. «Given the additional emphasis the District Court is placing on serving our veterans, I am delighted […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, RI – At a press conference in the State House Library today, Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea demonstrated the state’s new voting systems to Governor Raimondo, legislative leaders, elections officials and community representatives. “Voting equipment is Democracy’s infrastructure. When I ran for office, I pledged to Rhode Islanders that I […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that seven nonprofit organizations serving the state’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) communities will receive more than $50,000 in grants through its Equity Action Fund. The money will fund services ranging from wellness programs to domestic violence prevention. Project Weber/RENEW was awarded $10,000 to […]readmore