Observatory offers opportunity to see decade’s last total lunar eclipse Warwick, R.I. – Jan. 14, 2019: The public is invited to view Sunday’s “Super Wolf Blood Moon” total lunar eclipse at the Margaret Jacoby Observatory at the Community College of Rhode Island’s Knight Campus, 400 East Ave., Warwick. The name means a supermoon […]readmore
Due to the partial Federal Government Shutdown: February SNAP benefits will be issued in January Current SNAP Recipients: Your February SNAP benefits will be on your EBT card by Sunday, January 20, 2019. You will NOT get more benefits issued to your card, but you may continue to use your EBT card at any authorized […]readmore
Debido al cierre parcial del Gobierno Federal: Los beneficios SNAP de febrero serán emitidos en enero. Recipientes actuales de SNAP: Sus beneficios de febrero de SNAP estarán en su tarjeta EBT para el domingo 20 de enero de 2019. NO recibirá más beneficios emitidos a su tarjeta, pero puede continuar usando su tarjeta EBT en cualquier distribuidor autorizado. […]readmore
Esta tarde, la directora del Departamento de Servicios Humanos de Rhode Island, Courtney Hawkins, realizó una conferencia de prensa para discutir los impactos pendientes de los beneficios de SNAP y otros programas de redes de seguridad a la luz del cierre federal. El programa SNAP apoya a casi el 15% de los habitantes de Rhode […]readmore
This afternoon Rhode Island Department of Human Services Director Courtney Hawkins held a press conference to discuss pending impacts to SNAP benefits and other safety net programs in light of the federal shutdown. The SNAP program supports nearly 15% of Rhode Islanders, and is a critical safety net program ensuring low income families have food on their tables. […]readmore
Active-duty members of Coast Guard invited to bring families to dinner at Bristol campus on Tuesday BRISTOL, R.I., Jan. 14, 2018 – In response to the partial federal government shutdown, Roger Williams University and its food service provider, Bon Appétit Management Company, will provide free hot meals to active-duty members of the Coast Guard and their families […]readmore
VOA News U.S. President Donald Trump is standing by his demand for a wall at the U.S.-Mexico border, as Democrats refuse to support what they call an expensive and ineffective measure while a partial government shutdown over the standoff hits its 24th day Monday. Late Sunday, Trump issued a series of tweets quoting an editorial […]readmore
VOA News/Ken Bredemeier U.S. President Donald Trump declared Monday, «I never worked for Russia,» days after news reports suggested he might be beholden to Russia and President Vladimir Putin. «I think it’s a disgrace you even asked that question,» Trump told a reporter who queried him about his ties to Russia outside the White House […]readmore
VOA News China’s trade surplus with the United States rose dramatically in 2018, despite a tit-for-tat tariff war with the U.S. that has roiled global markets. The surplus stood at a record-high $323.3 billion, compared to $275.8 billion recorded the year before. Data released Monday by China’s customs bureau shows the country’s exports to the […]readmore
The highest-paying jobs in America usually require a college degree, but there are still promising opportunities for high school graduates in some of today’s hottest industries, including technology. “Education is very important, but there are also ways to work around that,» says Stacy Rapacon, online editor at personal finance website Kiplinger.com. «A lot of technology […]readmore