The Rhode Island Innovation Fellowship, made possible through the vision and generosity of philanthropists Letitia and John Carter, is designed to stimulate solutions to Rhode Island challenges. RI – In 2017, the Innovation Fellowship will focus on one challenge for Rhode Island: increasing and improving civic engagement. What is civic engagement, and why does it […]readmore
Barrington RI – The yoga pants parade in response to a man’s letter to the editor that said “yoga pants belong in the yoga studio.” Quotes from organizer Jamie Burke The Yoga Pants Parade is a peaceful gathering in response to a recent letter (attached) to the editor in a local paper. This movement instantly […]readmore
LOCATIONS INCLUDE EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN MASSACHUSETTS AS WELL AS ALL OF RHODE ISLAND Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Sunday Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as […]readmore
Senators seek federal funding for dairy farmers in 2017 budget & ask for a refund to farmers for the $73 million they paid into the Dairy Margin Protection Program in 2015 USDA issues new disaster declaration, making RI farmers impacted by recent drought eligible for emergency aid WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help […]readmore
Cranston – Hundreds of students, parents and business and community leaders came together on Thursday, October 20th, 2016 at a Lights On Afterschool showcase at Gladstone Street Elementary School in Cranston, Rhode Island. The event celebrated the achievements of afterschool students and drew attention to the need for more afterschool programs to serve the millions […]readmore
Platform to Employment, which provides job training for the long-term unemployed, is part of the Governor’s continued investments in the potential of our people PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and Department of Labor and Training (DLT) Director Scott Jensen, will host a «listening lunch» on Monday at […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Oct. 21, 2016 – Halloween can be a fun-filled experience for children, parents and even pets, but safety should be the top priority. That’s why Amica Insurance is sharing tips to help make it safe and enjoyable for everyone. Safe Kids Worldwide and the ASPCA suggest the following tips to promote Halloween safety: […]readmore
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker will attend the 2016 National Minority Supplier Development Council Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange in Chicago. The conference, held in conjunction with the National Minority Enterprise Development Week (MED Week), is Oct. 23-26 at McCormick Place Lakeside Center in Chicago. […]readmore
Employers Have Already Committed to Hire 150 Unemployed Workers through Skills for RI’s Future, Which Is the First Statewide Launch of an Initiative That’s Modeled after a Successful Program Started in Chicago PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Congressman David N. Cicilline, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, state workforce development officials, and […]readmore
Sen. Reed tours weatherized homes in Providence to see how $1.1M in federal weatherization grants are being put to work & to help celebrate 40th anniversary of national Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) *PHOTO CAPTION: Senator Reed with Eddy Soto from Eddy & Sons Weatherization and Ronnie Young of Community Action Partnership of Providence. For more […]readmore