Eighteen additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today made announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Care.com: Rhode Island has partnered with Care.com to increase child care access for frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 crisis. In addition to providing 90 days of free, […]readmore
By Joseph M. McNamara, Chair of the R.I. Democratic Party WARWICK, R.I. (March 23, 2020) – “It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we’ve learned today of the passing of Edna O’Neill Mattson,” said Rhode Island Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. McNamara.“Edna was our state’s Democratic National Committeewoman for decades and a legend […]readmore
It is important to stay on top of the daily updates from the Governor and Health Department Officials on the RI response to COVID-19.*You can call 401 222-8022 during business hours for health concerns and health resources*You may call United Way of Rhode Island 211 -24/7/365- for health concerns, health resources, insurance resources, non-profit resources*Check […]readmore
State House, Providence – In light of Governor Raimondo calling for the convening of the first meeting of the Disaster Emergency Funding Board (DEFB), House Minority Leader Blake Filippi has raised concerns about the process by which legislative leaders will make fiscal decisions that would typically be made by the full House and Senate. “If […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—In his role as Chair of Rhode Island’s Small Business Advocacy Council, Lt. Governor Daniel McKee today joined Justin Gontarek and Nicholas Rego, founders of Oceanside Graphics RI, to announce Gift it Forward, a new website that makes it easier for Rhode Islanders to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The website, RIsmallbusiness.org, was announced during […]readmore
Providence Police are seeking assistance from the public regarding the breaking and entering that occurred at the Champs Sports in the Providence Place Mall on March 22nd at approximately 1649 hours. Anyone with information regarding this incident or the subjects in the photos attached are asked to please contact Detective Troy Lambert at (401) 243-6330 […]readmore
17 additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today made several announcements about the state’s response to the COVID-19 public health crisis. Groups: Today the Governor reiterated that Rhode Islanders should avoid any non-essential gathering, and no gatherings should have more than 10 people. This is more than a guideline – it […]readmore
SMITHFIELD, RI (March 22, 2019) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – four adults– no children after a fire today on Walnut Lane, Smithfield. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Jamie Lynch, Steven Pechie, Serge Mckenna and Amy Rodenbaugh. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies […]readmore
Pawtucket –Due to a lighter winter and extra time for yard work while social distancing, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Pawtucket City Council have announced that yard waste collection will begin a week earlier on Monday, March 22, 2020. Residents are asked to place leaf bags out on their normal trash pickup day. “Everyone wants […]readmore
While Amtrak continues to operate across the nation, we have adjusted some services due to significantly reduced demand in key markets. The most up-to-date schedules are available when booking your trip on Amtrak.com and in the mobile app. Service modifications are as follows: Operating on a reduced schedule: Northeast Corridor: Operating Northeast Regional trains only, at 40% […]readmore