Lottery Opens Today for Families in 11 Communities PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced today that four new sites – in Central Falls, Pawtucket, and Providence – will be added to the Rhode Island Pre-kindergarten Program for the 2017-2018 school year, for a total of 60 classrooms. The lottery to […]readmore
PAWTUCKET - U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today after Congressional leaders released an omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2017: "This proposal is an important first step in preserving critical resources for Rhode Island families. Despite Donald Trump's best efforts, this bill includes zero funding for a border wall or […]readmore
Rhode Island one of six states to receive the prestigious Virginia Apgar Award The March of Dimes presented Rhode Island with its Virginia Apgar Prematurity Campaign Leadership Award at a ceremony this morning for the state’s dramatic reduction in the rate of preterm births, a health issue closely tied to brain, lung, hearing, and vision […]readmore
DALLAS, primero de mayo del 2017 – Alrededor de uno de cada tres adultos estadounidenses experimentó un síntoma consistente con una advertencia o un "mini" ataque o derrame cerebral, pero casi ninguno – solo el 3 por ciento - tomó la acción recomendada, de acuerdo a una nueva encuesta de la American Heart Association/American Stroke […]readmore
RI Annual Prescription Drug Take- Back Day The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse and medications. readmore
On Saturday, April 29, 2017 at approximately 3:00 AM, the Rhode Island State Police and North Smithfield Police Department investigated a wrong way crash on Route 146 North in the town of North Smithfield. As a result of this investigation, the Rhode Island State Police has charged a Worcester, Massachusetts male with driving under the […]readmore
Players Walking with Students #125kindness Providence, RI – April 28, 2017- Pitcher Chandler Shepherd and Catcher Tim Roberson of the PawSox baseball team joined volunteers in walking students to school this morning, as part of Family Service of Rhode Island’s (FSRI) Walking School Bus program. «We are excited to have the PawSox supporting our […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – April 26, 2017 – Academy for Career Exploration Focuses on Strengths in Award Winning Radio Program The Academy for Career Exploration’s determination to advance innovation in education, enhance student opportunities, and improve parent and community engagement, has once again brought recognition to this pioneering Providence Public Charter High School. *“Invest […]readmore
General Dynamics/Electric Boat, URI, CCRI, RISD and RIC all holding classes at center WESTERLY, R.I. (April 28, 2017) Governor Gina Raimondo today praised private businesses, state agencies, donors and the General Assembly for their contributions that led to the creation of the new Westerly Education Center before snipping the giant ribbon signaling the opening […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today released the following statement on President Trump’s tax proposal: “President Trump’s tax proposal is vague, but the details that were made available demonstrate that this Administration is prioritizing tax breaks for wealthy Americans and large corporations while overlooking the middle class. Furthermore, the outline has no information about […]readmore