PROVIDENCE, RI (December 28, 2017) – The American Red Cross is helping 14 people after three separate fires yesterday in Richmond, Bristol and Pascoag. The Red Cross is helping: * One family – 2 adults – 2 children after a fire yesterday on Carolina Nooseneck Road, Richmond * Two families – 2 adults after a […]readmore
Central Falls – Mark R. Allio, of Providence, has been named assistant director of planning and economic development for the City of Central Falls, where he will manage a wide array of projects with particular focus on the business community. Mark’s diverse background brings increased capacity to the City’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, […]readmore
BOSTON – December 28, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)’s Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program has partnered with the nonprofit Massachusetts Farm to School Project to promote the consumption of local seafood in schools. «The Massachusetts commercial fishing and seafood industries provide delicious food and employment for thousands of […]readmore
Providence – Now that the holidays are passed, Family Service of RI is hoping more Rhode Islanders will consider becoming foster parents. To encourage interest and raise awareness, the non-profit is kicking off the winter months by holding an Informational Night for anyone who may be interested in helping a child as a foster parent. […]readmore
Program Will Result in Consumer Awareness and Adoption of Electric Vehicles in the Northeast BOSTON – December 27, 2016 – State energy and environment officials today announced the award of federal funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assist in further collaboration between the Commonwealth and Plug In America to accelerate the deployment […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it received six bids for the demolition of the old Sakonnet River Bridge across the Sakonnet River between Portsmouth and Tiverton. The lowest apparent bid of $9.4 million was submitted by S & R Corporation. RIDOT expects to award a contract for the project in […]readmore
Statement from Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt regarding the relocation of laboratory, biotech, and pharmaceutical equipment sales company Surplus Solutions, LLC (SSLLC) to the former Lowe’s on Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket, RI: I am pleased to welcome SSLLC to the City of Woonsocket at the site of the former Lowe’s along Diamond Hill Road. The introduction of […]readmore
Cranston – Mayor Allan Fung and Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announce that Wednesday afternoon, seven new officers were sworn in at a ceremony at Cranston City Hall. The new officers include Daniel Langlais, Thomas Lavey, James Murray, Leonard McIntyre, Dustin Merry, Andrea Smith and Robert Maione. All of the […]readmore
Legendary Rhode Island-Based Company Relocates and Expands in Providence, Opens New Storefront at 299 Promenade Street PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo tomorrow will join state and local officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new A.T. Cross storefront in Providence. The famed pen manufacturer will expand operations, add jobs, and open this […]readmore
Local non-profits will use federal funds to provide homeless with housing, support PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding a total of $5.9 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) grants for Rhode Island homeless assistance programs. This federal funding will support […]readmore