PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and First Gentleman Andy Moffit, joined by Education Commissioner Ken Wagner, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, Senator Harold M. Metts and Representative Anastasia P. Williams celebrated the postsecondary plans of Rhode Island’s high school seniors today by hosting a College Signing Day celebration at Central High School in Providence. […]Load more...
CENTRAL FALLS – On Saturday, April 30, 2016, from 10:00am until 2:00pm, Central Falls residents are encouraged to drop off their unused and expired prescription drugs at police headquarters as part of the National Prescription Drug take Back program. The program was created in 2010 by the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to prevent pill […]Load more...
Whitehouse Succeeds in Expanding Authorization for Marine Debris Clean-up Projects, like Providence River Piling Removal Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, which includes provisions that will promote improvements to our drinking water infrastructure and support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]Load more...
Locations to Cut CostsChanges Impact Knight Memorial, Mount Pleasant and Rochambeau Until June 30* PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Providence Community Library (PCL) will reduce opening hours on two days a week at its Knight Memorial, Mount Pleasant and Rochambeau locations until the end of the financial year. The three locations will open one hour later at […]Load more...
Whitehouse Succeeds in Expanding Authorization for Marine Debris Clean-up Projects, like Providence River Piling Removal Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, which includes provisions that will promote improvements to our drinking water infrastructure and support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today announced that the state will receive $1,249,242 from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to provide re-employment and eligibility assessments to beneficiaries of unemployment insurance. The funds will be used to expand the unemployment services currently offered, allowing the state to conduct in-person assessments that will help […]Load more...
Jacksonville, FL – During Military Appreciation Month, Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (Fallen Patriots) honors the heroic sacrifices that soldiers, surviving spouses and their children have endured and overcome. This awareness month was created to ensure the nation was given the opportunity to publically demonstrate their appreciation for the sacrifices and successes made by our […]Load more...
Approximately 200 people attended The Economic Progress Institute’s annual Policy and Budget Conference, Rhode to Economic Progress: An Agenda for Workers. Each year, the Institute hosts a half-day conference to educate policymakers, community leaders, and interested residents about the critical policy challenges and opportunities facing Rhode Island. This year’s conference focused on policies that improve […]Load more...
Worksites take steps to decrease healthcare expenses, increase productivity NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI – Banneker Industries has been recognized as a PlatinumLevel Fit-Friendly Worksite by the American Heart Association for helping employees eat better and move more. “Physical activity and employee wellness are important priorities at Banneker. We are honored and excited to be recognized by […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI (April 28, 2016) – Sojourner House, a comprehensive domestic violence agency serving Providence and Northern RI, celebrated their 40th Anniversary today with the Sojo MoJoe 40th Anniversary Breakfast at the Renaissance Providence Hotel. The breakfast honored community members while raising much needed funds for the organization. “Last year, we served over 3,000 individuals […]Load more...