VOA News Millions of Americans took to the roads, air and railways Wednesday for what was expected to be the busiest Thanksgiving holiday travel period in almost a decade. Almost 49 million people were expected to travel 50 miles (80 kilometers) or more between Wednesday and Sunday, the most since 2007. Officials attribute the increase […]readmore
FELIZ DIA DE ACCIÓN DE GRACIAS Johnston RI – Governor Gina Raimondo and the First Gentleman Andy Moffit visited the Baffoni’s Poultry Farm with their children to pick the family’s farm-raised turkey. The family plans to have Thanksgiving dinner with immediate family. The Governor boasts about her mother’s stuffing, while talking to the reporters. Her […]readmore
JOHNSTON, R.I. (November 23, 2016) – Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) invites Rhode Island residents to safely dispose of their lingering household hazardous waste on Saturday, December 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Eco-Depot located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. This collection is available free of charge to Rhode Island residents […]readmore
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces increased driving while intoxicated patrols will begin this evening through the Thanksgiving Holiday in conjunction with their ongoing Operation Blue Riptide enforcement efforts. The Cranston Police Department is joining other local police departments in deploying additional patrols charged with enforcing all traffic violations, while […]readmore
Governor Gina M. Raimondo Wishes All Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgivingreadmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today joined local businesses representatives and community members to relaunch Providence’s #ThinkPVD campaign encouraging residents and visitors to «think, shop and buy locally» in the City this holiday season. «This Saturday as we celebrate Small Business Saturday nationwide– I encourage you to take advantage of the amazing local shops […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today will deliver meals to seniors in Cranston, then head to Baffoni’s Poultry Farm to pick up a local turkey for her family’s Thanksgiving dinner. «Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on our blessings, and give thanks for our loved ones,» Raimondo said. «As we begin the holiday […]readmore
When you support local businesses, you’re helping our state economy, supporting our neighbors, friends and family, and keeping our momentum going! Governor Gina Raimondo joined Senator Jack Reed, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Congressman David Cicilline and Rhode Island Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed in Newport to remind Rhode Islanders to shop local this holiday season. Reasons […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Councilwoman Jo-Ann Ryan (Ward 5) will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday, November 28th to celebrate the opening of a new recreation center at Pleasant View Elementary School. The neighborhood recreation center will serve students from kindergarten through high school, with programming until 9:00 pm on weeknights and weekend hours on Saturdays. […]readmore
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. – November 22, 2016 – Dollar General will celebrate the opening of its new location at 2680 West Shore Road in Warwick on Saturday, December 3 at 8 a.m. with free prizes and special deals. Dollar General will offer Warwick residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. […]readmore