On Friday, July 31, the Providence Public School District published “Reopening Strong,” a 75-page reopening plan for the 2020-21 school year. The draft plan, which will continue to be refined as the district approaches the first day of school on August 31, includes details on learning scenarios, health and safety protocols, social-emotional supports and key […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Thomson International Inc. is recalling red, yellow, white, and sweet yellow onions shipped from May 1, 2020 through the present. The onions are being recalled because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal […]readmore
In letters sent to the House and Senate leadership of the RI legislature, the ACLU of RI and 13 other mental health, civil rights, and youth advocacy organizations urged the passage of a budget provision to extend reimbursement funding currently available for School Resource Officers (SROs) to critically needed mental and behavioral health support professionals for students. The provision […]readmore
Los hombres miran el mal durante la prescencia de la tormenta Isaias en Santo Domingo Por Voz de América El Centro Nacional de Huracanes de Estados Unidos mantuvo este viernes la trayectoria del huracán Isaías a través de las Bahamas y cerca de la costa del Atlántico de la Florida el sábado. El más reciente parte […]readmore
Nursing home workers at five facilities postpone plans to strike on August 5 as they continue to push for better standards On Thursday, July 30, caregivers at five nursing homes facilities – Charlesgate Nursing Center, Bannister House, Genesis Pawtucket Nursing Center, Hopkins Manor, and Genesis Greenville – agreed to suspend plans to strike on August […]readmore
East Greenwich, RI – Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, announced that the university will welcome back students, faculty and staff for the fall term beginning October 5, 2020. Keeping the health and safety of all members of the NEIT community at the forefront, the university’s Re-Opening […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Anastasia P. Williams (D-Dist. 9, Providence) is calling for the residents of Providence to unite and abolish historic reminders of slavery and oppression that still remain in the state’s capital city. «In the spirit of cooperation, unity and sensitivity during this time in American history when our society is finally taking […]readmore
International League Hall of Famer was currently Majority Owner of the Triple-A Wichita Wind Surge PAWTUCKET, RI – The Pawtucket Red Sox today mourn the loss of longtime General Manager Lou Schwechheimer, who passed away this afternoon from complications related to Covid-19, according to the Wichita Wind Surge, for whom he was Majority Owner and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Today, as part of her RIse Together vision to rebuild a stronger Rhode Island after the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced increases to the proposed Housing and Infrastructure Bond and the Beach, Clean Water and Green Bond in her recommended FY21 budget. This will allow the state to continue its long-term investments in […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Upper J.L. Curran Reservoir in Cranston due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. People should also be careful not to […]readmore