Providence – Citing massive power outages for thousands of Rhode Islanders, alongside National Grid’s pending request for a rate increase, Representative Aaron Regunberg is calling for a House Oversight Committee investigation into the utility’s long-term planning and preparedness for the increasing frequency of events like Friday’s storm. “Today thousands of Rhode Islanders are still without […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – Today, Congressman Jim Langevin, along with Rhode Island Veterans Affairs Director Kasim Yarn and Rhode Island Adjutant General Christopher Callahan, presented the family of former State Senator and World War I veteran Stephen Macomber with military decorations- including a Purple Heart- for his service in the U.S. Army. Macomber was born in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Councilwoman Mary Kay Harris, Jeri Martins, Home Ownership Manager for West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation, Teresa Guaba, Community Organizer for Neighbors for Revitalization (N4R), and community members to present the new owner of 93 Superior Street, Juan Morente, the keys to the multi-family home. The once […]readmore
Providence, RI – Rhode Island charter schools continue to receive overwhelming demand from parents and families seeking to enroll their students. Each year, Rhode Island charter schools conduct admissions lotteries on March 1st to enroll students for the following school year. This year, the 18 charter school members of the R.I. League of Charter Schools […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The average colony of termites can eat about half of a 2×4 piece of wood in about six months and some species can eat even faster. Because they also create tunnels through wood, they can quickly undermine the structure of a building. To promote public awareness of termites and the danger they […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – In celebration of Women’s History Month, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today launched the fourth annual ‘Governor for a Day’ essay contest on Facebook. The contest asks 5-8th grade girls to answer the question, «What would you do as Rhode Island’s Governor for a day?» «Every day I talk with girls and young […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – «Justice,» a six month old Golden Retriever/Poodle mix, will be introduced as the newest member of the Family Service of RI/Providence Police Partnership team at a Thursday, March 1 event honoring Family Service of Rhode Island’s work partnering with police departments to help crime and violence victims. The event takes place Thursday […]readmore
Care New England and Partners HealthCare have approached Lifespan and will begin formal discussions to explore how all three health care providers might work together to strengthen patient care delivery in Rhode Island. By combining the talent, experience and resources of our liked-minded, provider-based organizations, we envision creating a national model that fully leverages the […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – Less than two weeks after a tragic mass shooting in Florida that killed 17 students and teachers, Governor Gina M. Raimondo became the first governor in America to take executive action to establish a statewide ‘red flag’ policy to keep guns out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and Camera Werks announced the 20th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest. Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local photographers and placed in the 2019 City Calendar. This annual contest provides an opportunity to bring awareness to daily […]readmore