The President declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 4, 2014, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate […]readmore
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Beth Bloom, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Donald L. Graham, retired. Paul G. Byron, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice James S. Moody, Jr., retiring. Darrin P. Gayles, of Florida, to […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Nellie Gorbea for Secretary of State Campaign announced its results for the last fundraising quarter of 2013. In the September to December 2013 period, Gorbea raised more than $54,000, bringing her total raised in 2013 to $172,000. This success results from contributions by more than 675 individuals to the Latina leader’s […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) Local 328 today endorsed Aquidneck Island businessman Guillaume De Ramel in his campaign to become Rhode Island’s next Secretary of State. Started in 1937 by five meat cutters, UFCW Local 328 today is the largest union in southeastern New England, representing nearly 12,000 workers in food service, […]readmore
Earlier today, Brett Smiley’s proposed 10% supplemental sales tax on all guns and ammunition sold in Rhode Island was formally introduced to the Rhode Island General Assembly by Senator Gayle Goldin. The House sponsor is Representative Maria Cimini, who is due to give birth today and was unable to attend the press conference. The bill […]readmore
BOSTON – Thursday, February 6, 2014 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced additional funding for the Commonwealth’s Innovation schools to further the Administration’s commitment to close persistent achievement gaps, promote innovative and bold strategies in public schools, give students greater access to high-quality education and maintain Massachusetts’ position as a world leader in education. “Innovation […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence Public Library announces its schedules for its Personal Advancement computer classes and Lifestyle Technology offerings for February, March and April. These classes are offered free of charge and are held in the Library’s 3rd Floor Conference Room, 150 Empire Street, Providence. Participants in the personal advancement classes receive instruction on topics […]readmore
The twins have competed both with and against each other in the various biathlon events. “It is nice to have someone of your own blood close to you because biathlon is not an easy sport,” says Vita Semerenko. “You have both joyful moments and sad moments as well. When you feel sad you can cry […]readmore
Panasonic will continue as the Worldwide Olympic Partner within the exclusive audiovisual product category which includes: home entertainment equipment, including televisions; cameras; professional video equipment; professional displays, including large in-venue screens; professional audio equipment and video surveillance equipment. Panasonic has been a Worldwide Olympic Partner since the IOC’s global sponsorship programme began in 1985, and […]readmore
The first action of the Games will see snowboard slopestyle making its debut as an Olympic event, with the men’s and women’s qualifying round due to take place at the Rosa Khutor Extreme Park. Qualification will also take place for the women’s moguls, while the Sochi figure skating competition will get underway with the pairs […]readmore