The Commons at Providence Station Made Possible by Rebuild Rhode Island Program PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor on Wednesday will celebrate the groundbreaking of The Commons at Providence Station, a real estate development including 169 new housing units to be located at Canal and Smith streets in Providence. […]readmore
On Saturday, December 10th, at 2:00 PM, members of the Cranston Police Department, including the Chief of Police, Colonel Michael J. Winquist, will take local children shopping at the Walmart located at 1776 Plainfield Pike. This event, sponsored by the Cranston YMCA and Cadence Manufacturing, provides disadvantaged children the chance to shop with local police […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza will join religious leaders, community members and public safety officials for a One Providence announcement regarding documentation and reporting of hate crimes in the City of Providence. The initiative will assist individuals seeking support dealing with hate crimes and is part of Mayor Elorza’s One Providence initiative aimed at protecting […]readmore
$10,000 grant jump-starts fundraising plans for Soldiers and Sailors Monument Providence, RI – The Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy (DPPC), a public-private partnership dedicated to creating a world-class parks system in our city’s historic urban core, today announced a fundraising effort to restore the most prominent memorial in Kennedy Plaza, the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. Standing […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – According to a Proclamation issued by President Obama, Wednesday, December 7, will be recognized as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff until sunset on December 7, in honor of the […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC — With Congress poised to consider changing U.S. bankruptcy laws in a way that would put the rights of financial firms with large risky bets ahead of the claims of average Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced the Bankruptcy Fairness Act. This legislation would help bolster financial stability on Main Street […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – With President-elect Donald Trump scheduled to hold an event in Fayetteville, North Carolina tonight to officially announce the nomination of General James N. Mattis (ret.) to be the next U.S. Secretary of Defense, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee, today issued the following statement: «This […]readmore
East Greenwich, RI – New England Institute of Technology announced that it has earned the 2017 Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, Military Spouse and other related military publications. First published in 2009, Military Friendly® Schools is the most comprehensive, powerful resource for veterans today helping them to select the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I., December 6, 2016 – The Leapfrog Group announced today Rhode Island Hospital has been named a Top Hospital. Widely acknowledged as one of the most prestigious distinctions a hospital can receive in the U.S., the recognition showcases Rhode Island Hospital’s commitment to patient safety and quality. «This important distinction from Leapfrog is a […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced it has initiated a request for proposals (RFP) process to solicit proposals from firms to design, build, operate and maintain all electronic tolling facilities for Rhode Island’s truck-only tolling program in accordance with the RhodeWorks legislation. This competitive process seeks a firm to design and build the […]readmore