PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement: «On Veterans Day, we express our profound gratitude to the brave men and women who have answered our nation’s call to serve and protect us. We will never forget that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans are safeguarded by the service and sacrifice […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board Nominating Commission is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Providence School Board. «Serving on the Providence School Board is a great opportunity for those passionate about public service and ensuring that students receive an outstanding education,» said Mayor Elorza. «I look […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will join the Bristol Veterans Council to co-host the state’s official Veterans Day ceremony at the RI Veterans Home on Friday, November 11 at 11:30 a.m. She will be joined by members of the Congressional delegation, Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn, and other dignitaries to salute the […]readmore
Cranston – Early Thursday evening Senator Reed visited Education (CTE) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program at the Cranston Career and Tech Center. He went to learn about the program, which is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30, from Gayle Dzekevich, Director of Adult and Vocational Education for the Cranston Public Schools. As […]readmore
Families Invited to Help Create Literacy Kits for Local Children in Need PROVIDENCE, RI— Learning to read is important to a child’s future success. Sadly, 54% of Providence’s fourth graders read below grade level and 1 in 4 children in the U.S. will grow up not knowing how to read at all. United Way of […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – Life Care at Home of Rhode Island today announced that it has been named to the top 500 of the 2016 HomeCare Elite®, a recognition of the top-performing home health agencies in the United States. For more than ten years, HomeCare Elite has annually identified the top 25 percent of agencies and […]readmore
Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the next regularly scheduled City Council meeting is being moved up one day. The Council meeting will be held on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. The Board of License Commissioners meeting is also scheduled for November 22, 2016, at 6:45 p.m. If anyone has any questions, they should […]readmore
WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will host more than 40 Veterans Day-themed naturalization ceremonies across the country this year, where veterans, service members and military spouses will become America’s newest citizens. More than 7,500 people will take the Oath of Allegiance in these ceremonies that honor the sacrifices military members and their families made […]readmore
Providence – Today, Senator Reed, Senator Whitehouse, Congressman Cicilline and Congressman Langevin joined local WWII veterans and state leaders at a ceremony luncheon at the Providence VA Medical Center. The event program included a Posting of the Colors, opening and closing of a Missing Man Table, and a Retiring of the Colors by Hope High […]readmore
North Smithfield, R.I. – Banneker Industries, Inc. is pleased to welcome Nadia Redder as its new Supply Chain Manager. Ms. Redder brings more than 15 years of extensive experience in and knowledge of the supply chain and logistics industry. Prior to starting with Banneker, Ms. Redder held diverse roles, including Special Projects Manager for a […]readmore