PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Providence School Board. «The Providence School Board is an essential partner in improving the Providence Public Schools,» said Mayor Elorza. «I look forward to working collaboratively with the Board to ensure the […]readmore
Providence. January 12, 2016. J C Electric, Inc, 95 Hathaway Street, Providence, is the first Providence-based, black owned business to close on a business loan from Freedom National Bank under a new program operated by the Rhode Island Black Business Association. RIBBA, with a $200,000 grant from the Providence CDBG program, established the Collateral Support […]readmore
We want to take a moment to bring our city’s two newest programs to your attention. Both programs are free, available to participants of all ages and backgrounds, and provide wonderful ways to keep fit while also having fun. Our first program is CF2: Central Falls Community Fitness. This is a program run in partnership […]readmore
The Community College of Rhode Island invites creative, high-energy educational leaders who are committed to the teaching and learning experience and who welcome an opportunity to help shape the future of New England’s largest comprehensive community college to apply for the position of VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting directly to the president, the […]readmore
New Year of food competitions already in full swing with third annual Lord of the Wings 2015 was the biggest year ever for RI FOOD FIGHTS and 2016 will be even bigger. The largest series of food competitions in Southern New England, RI FOOD FIGHTS showcased over 120 local restaurants and food vendors in its […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Division of Municipal Finance has issued its survey of municipal license and permit fees for Rhode Island Cities and Towns. The survey, one of many prepared by the local government assistance unit, was prepared for use by municipal and state officials as an easy reference. It includes many of […]readmore
Coast Guard Cutter Tiger Shark crew member Fireman Amanda Seneca observes a 45-foot Response Boat Medium from Coast Guard Station Point Judith tow the fishing vessel Mistress, Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016. Mistress became disabled after suffering a main engine casualty. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Scott Habershaw)readmore
¿Qué es peor que un gran desastre en el mantenimiento de su hogar? ¿Qué le parece varios desastres a la vez? Para el cuarto de millón de familias que ven sus vidas afectadas y sus casas arruinadas cada invierno como consecuencia de las cañerías congeladas, las noches heladas pueden convertirse rápidamente en experiencias continuas muy […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit, in partnership with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and Eat Drink RI, hosted a luncheon to recognize the winners of the RI Kids’ Healthy Recipe Challenge. Press Conference Podcast «As a mom, I know how important it is to start healthy eating […]readmore
*Pawtucket, RI*: *Crash Pawtucket*, a new initiative aimed at promoting local Pawtucket businesses and bringing Pawtucket residents together, will hold its first gathering of 2016 on Monday the 11th of January at the Galway Bay Irish Pub on 156 Bend St. in Pawtucket from 5:30 to 7:30. On the second Monday of each month, professionals […]readmore