The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Orthodox Baking is recalling its 16-ounce packages of Oberlander Gluten Free Brand Chocolate Kokosh Cake because they contain undeclared almond paste. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious allergic reactions if they consume this product. The recalled product was distributed […]readmore
Providence – Over the past year we have had a very robust public process to develop the city’s goals and priorities for the 6/10 project and were able to determine that the our community cared most about reconnecting neighborhoods, creating opportunities for economic development, greening the corridor and improving conditions for walking and biking. Last […]readmore
Picture Courtesy WJAR BRISTOL, R.I., April 10, 2017 – NBC 10 anchor Patrice Wood will deliver the commencement address at the Roger Williams University graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 20. Wood, who has been delivering the news at Channel 10 (WJAR) in Rhode Island for more than 37 years, will be joined at the graduation […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Just days after the Senate Commerce Committee advanced his Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act to the Senate floor, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline will tour Goodwin-Bradley, Co. and provide an update on how his legislation will help grow manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island after it is signed into law. Cicilline originally […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I.- Congressman Jim Langevin presented Cranston resident Mrs. Carol Liebrich, the widow of World War II veteran Robert Liebrich, with a Purple Heart with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, signifying the second Purple Heart he has received. When he was just 18-years-old, Private First Class (PFC) Liebrich was shot in the abdomen by enemy […]readmore
One year after its creation, RWU men’s polo team wins national championship in California Celebration planned for Thursday on Bristol campus BRISTOL, R.I., April 10, 2017 – Just one year after its creation, the Roger Williams University men’s polo team captured the 2017 United States Polo Association Intercollegiate National Championship on Saturday, April 8, with […]readmore
Proposal designed to strengthen art and music education licensure as well as community engagement activity wins 31-3 support of faculty Following a year of dialogue among faculty, students and administrators, the UMass Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts is restructuring to streamline administration and create more flexibility for students. The proposal, which reduces the […]readmore
BOSTON- The Gun Owners Action League of Massachusetts (GOAL) t oday responded to assertions made by Rep. David Linsky (D-Natick) and others in regard to the merits of Rep. Linsky’s bill, H. 3081 An Act Establishing Extreme Risk Protective Orders. GOAL has great concerns about the due process issues and also believes that this bill […]readmore
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today announced plans for Woonsocket’s 2017 Earth Day Cleanup in recognition of the national environmental advocacy day. This year, the City of Woonsocket is sponsoring a neighborhood clean-up in Woodlawn Cemetery at the corner of Bernon Street and Manville Road, on April 15, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. «This […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined elected officials, Recreation Director Michael Stephens, Economic Opportunity Director Brian Hull, AS220 Artistic Director Shey Rivera, and community partners to announce expanded summer employment opportunities for Providence youth. In summer 2017, the City will offer more than 1,000 summer jobs, an increase of close to 40% […]readmore