Warning comes after several people report jellyfish stings The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising members of the public to take precautions when in Potter Pond in South Kingstown after five people were treated in the emergency department over the past three days for jellyfish stings. Patients’ symptoms and their descriptions of the […]readmore
JOHNSTON, RI ) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – four adults – three children after a fire Friday on Greenville Avenue, Johnston. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Robert Partington and Jamie Lynch Jr. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items such as toothbrushes, deodorant; shaving supplies and other items a resident might […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I., July 9, 2019 – The 11th Annual Rhode Island State Victim Assistance Academy, conducted by Family Service of Rhode Island and hosted by the Roger Williams University’s Justice System Training & Research Institute, will be held at the Roger Williams University Baypoint Residence & Conference Center in Portsmouth, R.I. It will be held […]readmore
El Departamento de Correcciones de Rhode Island está aceptando solicitudes para Oficiales Correccionales. El salario inicial es $52,656 al año, con buenos beneficios y oportunidades de progreso profesional. Los candidatos deben leer, hablar y escribir inglés con fluidez, y pasar un proceso comprensivo de selección y entrenamiento. Se les exhorta a las mujeres y las […]readmore
In May 2019, the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy led a review of the Providence Public School District (PPSD). They did so at the invitation of Angelica Infante-Green, the Rhode Island Commissioner of Education, with the support of Governor Gina Raimondo and Mayor Jorge Elorza. The Partnership for Rhode Island funded the review http://edpolicy.education.jhu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/PPSD-REVISED-FINAL-002.pdfreadmore
Lawmakers propose tax credits to spur offshore wind energy WASHINGTON – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced legislation today that would spur the growth of offshore wind energy in the United States by extending tax credits for the renewable energy industry. The Offshore Wind Incentives for New […]readmore
Providence, RI- Mayor Jorge Elorza, Commissioner of Public Safety Steven M. Paré, Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. and City Council Pro Tempore Michael Correia gathered for a press conference this morning to destroy 27 recreational vehicles that were seized by police and subsequently deemed property of the City through a Municipal Court forfeiture process. “We’re […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, June 25, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank launched the 2019 Summer Food Drive to address the need for food assistance, particularly for children, all summer long. This year the Summer Food Drive was given a boost by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, whose CEO Kim Keck […]readmore
PROVIDENCE –Governor Gina Raimondo announced that GEV, one of the largest wind turbine maintenance companies in the world will make Rhode Island the home of its U.S Headquarters. GEV will create approximately 125 jobs consisting of blade technicians, support staff, and management. “Rhode Island is a national leader in offshore wind, and I’m thrilled that […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Kent County YMCA Upper and Lower Ponds in Warwick and Aquapaug Scout Reservation in West Kingston for swimming because of high bacteria levels. Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth and Fort Adams in Newport remain closed for swimming due to high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to […]readmore