The five water systems serving parts of South Kingstown and Narraganset that are under a boil water advisory began resampling yesterday to determine whether the water from those systems is again safe to drink. Test results showing the absence of bacteria in the water are required every day for three days in a row before […]readmore
Rep. Ranglin-Vassell releases statement on shooting death of Providence boy,
STATE HOUSE — Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell (D-Dist. 5, Providence) has released a statement on the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy outside the Providence Career and Technical Academy Wednesday afternoon. “It is with deep sadness that I write about yet another senseless killing of a bright 15-year-old boy,” said Representative Ranglin-Vassell. “Schools are sacred places […]readmore
Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Encourages Woonsocket Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to
WOONSOCKET, RI: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt is announcing the October 1 deadline to apply for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program. The 10,000 Small Businesses program, which was brought to Rhode Island through the efforts of Governor Gina Raimondo, offers a unique opportunity to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing them with greater access to […]readmore
Dockless, pedal-assist bikes will provide access to transit options for residents starting September 6 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza and Uber today announced that dockless, electric bike share service JUMP will begin its rollout in Providence on September 6, with limited bikes available across the city, ramping up to 400 bikes by September 15. […]readmore
Bristol/RWU Cooperative Committee Accepting Applications from Local Groups, Individuals
Fund for Civic Activities making $12,500 available BRISTOL, R.I., Sept. 6, 2018 – With autumn fast approaching, it’s time for Bristol groups and residents to submit applications for the Fund for Civic Activities, run by the Town of Bristol/Roger Williams University Cooperative Committee. The fund, established in 2007 when RWU and Bristol reached a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement, […]readmore
Calls Out Sen. Whitehouse to ‘Tear Down This Wall of Hypocrisy’ «I first came to Burrillville in late July to tour the site of the proposed power plant, and then attend a community forum. It was important for me to do this because this is an important issue to this community. Until I visited here […]readmore
Hilarious Adaptation of Austen’s Novel Runs Oct. 4 – Nov. 4 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Rep will open its 2018-19 Season with Pride and Prejudice by Kate Hamill, adapted from the novel by Jane Austen. This classic “will they or won’t they” romance between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy is infused with fresh vitality and hilarity in this […]readmore
The 8th annual 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members On Sunday, September 9, 2018, the UMass Dartmouth community along with Sharing the Harvest Community Farm at the Dartmouth YMCA will once again collaborate on the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance. This year’s day will consist of with two […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — The United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9A and Office and Professional Employees Union (OPEIU) Local 25 today endorsed Governor Gina Raimondo for re-election. The Governor also received the endorsements of the Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee (RILPAC), Latino Construction Workers Association (LCWA) and the Portuguese Americans Citizens Committee (PACC) and the […]readmore
(Providence, Rhode Island) Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee and candidate for re-election has strongly criticized his opponent, Aaron Regunberg, for not disavowing an attack ad on McKee issued by the Washington D.C. AFT Solidarity PAC. As reported in the Providence Journal on April 20, McKee stepped forward to condemn attack mailings targeting Regunberg issued by a […]readmore