The Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office will be closed for routine business, including permits, inspections and licenses, on Thursday (Feb. 2) and Friday (Feb. 3) as some of its offices are relocated to Warwick, according to State Fire Marshal John Chartier. Emergency calls for fire investigations and the bomb squad will not be affected, he […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI—A new flood detection and warning system has been installed at the intersection of Oaklawn and Wilbur Avenues in the hopes of preventing another motorist from getting stranded during severe rain events. The system, which cost $29,000, is solar powered and consists of a box with a sensor that detects when the lowest point […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) announced today that two new art exhibitions are on display in Rhode Island’s airports. At TF Green’s GREEN SPACE Gallery, an exhibit entitled SPECIFICITY is on display from January 12 through May 1, 2017 while the Block Island Airport Gallery is hosting works by island resident […]readmore
*Pawtucket, RI*: *Crash Pawtucket*, a new initiative aimed at promoting local Pawtucket businesses and bringing Pawtucket residents together, holds its February 2017 event at Tacontento Mexican Restaurant. The event will be Monday, February 13, from 5:30 to 8 at 712 Broadway in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Each month, professionals and residents gather at (“crash”) different Pawtucket […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Minority Leader Patricia Morgan (R-District 26 Coventry, Warwick, West Warwick) has written a letter to President Donald J. Trump asking that he consider Rhode Island in his infrastructure plans. Last week, President Trump took action to overcome the difficulties to construction of both the Keystone XL and Dakota pipelines. Additionally, he has […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced that it is now accepting proposals from construction companies to design and build Rhode Island’s newest commuter rail station, strategically located close to the Pawtucket-Central Falls line. The new Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail Station would serve a built-in ridership that lacks robust transit choices, with many area […]readmore
Woonsocket, RI: The City of Woonsocket has announced a city-wide parking ban in effect from 6:00 pm Tuesday, January 31, until 12:00 pm Wednesday, February 1. On-street parking is prohibited during this time to allow crews to effectively and safely clear all roads.readmore
RIDEA and RIOVA launching pilot program for vulnerable seniors and veterans PROVIDENCE, R.I. – As a new 50-cent reduced bus fare goes into effect on February 1, 2017, the Rhode Island Division of Elderly Affairs (RIDEA) and Office of Veterans Affairs (RIOVA) announced a new pilot program today to offer free 10-trip fare cards to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement announcing that he will vote against the nomination of U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-AL) to be the next U.S. Attorney General: «On a personal and professional level, I respect Senator Sessions. We have very different views, but there is no denying he […]readmore
The Governor and her Workforce Board, RIDE, the Department of Labor and Training, business leaders, educators, and stakeholders gather to celebrate and discuss details of PrepareRI Providence, RI – On January 30, Governor Gina Raimondo, the Governor’s Workforce Board, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Department of Labor and Training (DLT) hosted […]readmore