PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement, on the day before Christmas Eve and the first day of Hanukkah: «The holiday season is a time to come together as Rhode Islanders and look to a bright and peaceful future with hope and optimism. We have so many blessings all around […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it received six bids for the demolition of the old Sakonnet River Bridge across the Sakonnet River between Portsmouth and Tiverton. The lowest apparent bid of $9.4 million was submitted by S & R Corporation. RIDOT expects to award a contract for the project in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today joined state and local officials at a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the relocation and expansion of A.T. Cross. The famed pen manufacturer will expand operations, add jobs, and open a new storefront in the new Providence location, which would not have been possible without incentives from the […]readmore
Statement from Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt regarding the relocation of laboratory, biotech, and pharmaceutical equipment sales company Surplus Solutions, LLC (SSLLC) to the former Lowe’s on Diamond Hill Road Woonsocket, RI: I am pleased to welcome SSLLC to the City of Woonsocket at the site of the former Lowe’s along Diamond Hill Road. The introduction of […]readmore
Cranston – Mayor Allan Fung and Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announce that Wednesday afternoon, seven new officers were sworn in at a ceremony at Cranston City Hall. The new officers include Daniel Langlais, Thomas Lavey, James Murray, Leonard McIntyre, Dustin Merry, Andrea Smith and Robert Maione. All of the […]readmore
Legendary Rhode Island-Based Company Relocates and Expands in Providence, Opens New Storefront at 299 Promenade Street PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo tomorrow will join state and local officials to celebrate the ribbon cutting of the new A.T. Cross storefront in Providence. The famed pen manufacturer will expand operations, add jobs, and open this […]readmore
Local non-profits will use federal funds to provide homeless with housing, support PROVIDENCE, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is awarding a total of $5.9 million in Continuum of Care (CoC) grants for Rhode Island homeless assistance programs. This federal funding will support […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced the first of a series of neighborhood school painting projects in Providence Public Schools. This on-going project series is part of Mayor Elorza’s One Providence initiative aimed at protecting and serving every resident of the city regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, political […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI-The City Council’s Finance Committee tonight held a public hearing and finalized the vetting process for the Elorza administration’s precedent-setting five year tentative agreement with the firefighter’s union. Dissatisfied with the contract’s terms, with no confidence in the administration’s fiscal note, Finance Committee members sent the contract to the full Council without a recommendation. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza announced today Emily Crowell will serve as Communications Director for the City of Providence. «Emily is dynamic and is a natural fit for the position,» said Mayor Jorge Elorza. «Both Victor and Emily have served our team since I took office and I look forward to working with […]readmore