PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza announced the Summer of Learning campaign to address the issue of summer learning loss which disproportionally affects low-income students and students of color in the public school system. «Each year, summer learning loss causes our kids to fall behind in their education,» said Mayor Elorza. «I asked a talented […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza joined Curt Spaulding an administrator from the Environmental Protection Agency and a team of experts to discuss the city’s resiliency and preparedness for the long-term effects of the global climate crisis. «A resilient city is one that’s prepared to adapt and continue to move forward no matter what challenges […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) met with Rhode Island’s World Diabetes Day team today to make check presentations to three charitable organizations. It was the culmination of a fund-raising campaign by the World Diabetes Day organization. Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence), front, third from right, along with other members of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI: seis organizaciones sin fines de lucro que prestan servicio a la comunidad latina compartirán $6,450 en subvenciones de la Fundación Rhode Island a través del fondo Juanita Sánchez Community Fund, fundado en memoria de la activista latina fallecida. El fondo se creó en 1992 gracias a las contribuciones de amigos y familiares de […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – Today, the Central Falls Housing Authority (CFHA) announced its recognition as a Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) High Performer for 2015. PHAS is a program implemented by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to measure the performance of public housing agencies across the country. CFHA received a score […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – The Adams Public Library and the Central Falls police department have collaborated on a new monthly program called “Coffee with a Cop”. Coffee with a Cop is on a mission to improve trust and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time. The police chief, or member of his command […]readmore
EAST PROVIDENCE – January 28, 2016 – The Boys & Girls Club of East Providence (EPBGC) will hold a ceremonial ribbon cutting to open its new 3,000-square-foot «Saint-Gobain Wing» at its facility in East Providence. This new Saint-Gobain Wing will expand the current facility and allow EPBGC to create new youth afterschool and workforce development […]readmore
Position: Direct Support Staff Recruitment Job Number: 717004 Employer: Seven Hills Location: Providence, RI Rate based on experience (as seen on Channel 10) Position: 1st, 2nd or 3rd Shift Manufacturing Operators Job Number: 720631 Employer: Trico Specialty Film Location: North Kingstown, RI Rate based on experience (as seen on Channel 12) Position: R&D Technician Job […]readmore
Rhode Island and Bristol County, MA – January 25, 2016 – Dunkin’ Donuts and its franchisees across Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts are pleased to announce the 21st annual Dunkin’ Donuts Scholarship Program supporting area high school seniors preparing for college. Dunkin’ Donuts will award $1,000 each to 100 college-bound high school seniors from Rhode […]readmore
Pawtucket, RI: The Pawtucket School Department is pleased to announce that it has received $20,000 for the Verizon Innovative Learning Grant to develop STEM programming options at the district’s alternative high school, the Pawtucket Learning Academy (PLA). The check presentation ceremony will take place at the Pawtucket School Department’s Administration Building, located at 286 Main […]readmore