PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda today announced the appointment of Dulce Donovan to First Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island. A veteran federal prosecutor, Ms. Donovan will serve as the office’s second-in-command and oversee day-to-day operations, including criminal prosecutions, civil litigation, and administrative functions across the district. Ms. […]Read More
In honor of Women’s History Month, we connected with several women-led, POC-funded nonprofits whose transformative work is shaping communities and driving change. We asked them who inspires them and what advice they can offer to women who are pursuing similar career paths in community service—and here’s what they had to share: Nirva LaFortune, City Year […]Read More
Exciting Updates about the 2026 Transform RI Scholarship!! Join Us for Virtual Info Session March 25 at 4:30pm! We’ve got exciting updates about the Transform RI Scholarship! We are hosting another 30-minute virtual information session, March 25 at 4:30pm. We know the recent blizzard wreaked havoc on everyone’s schedule, so the TRIS team has decided to extend the […]Read More
PAWTUCKET, RI – The City of Pawtucket invites residents to participate in its 2026 Community Meetings, hosted by Mayor Donald R. Grebien and city officials. These meetings aim to foster open dialogue and meaningful community engagement. Scheduled in each city district, the meetings will give residents the opportunity to meet with city leaders, ask questions, […]Read More
Women & Infants Recognized for Commitment to Advancing Equitable, Patient Centered Care for Birthing People Across Rhode Island Smithfield, RI – March 16, 2026 – Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (Neighborhood) has named Women & Infants Hospital (WIH) as the inaugural recipient of its People4Equity designation, recognizing the hospital’s strong commitment to advancing health equity and reducing disparities […]Read More
The NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act creates a research program to strengthen ocean observation and extreme weather prediction WASHINGTON, DC – TODAY, House Science, Space, and Technology Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Chairman Scott Franklin (R-FL-18) introduced the NOAA Global Ocean Monitoring and Observing Research Act, a bipartisan bill establishing a research program […]Read More
Councilman John Goncalves to Introduce Rental Assistance Ordinance on Thursday PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (Ward 1), Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman and members of Providence’s housing community today gathered to announce the Smiley Administration’s multi-faceted Housing Stabilization Package, a slate of initiatives aimed at helping renters while the City expands housing supply to address the housing shortage. As Mayor Smiley outlined in his 2025 Housing Report, the City’s approach to addressing […]Read More
Starting Friday night, March 20, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin making traffic changes on Route 2 and I-295 in Warwick as part of an ongoing multibridge repair and replacement project. The work on the project will first focus on the Bald Hill Road Bridges over Route 2 near Warwick Mall and […]Read More
Governor McKee’s Proposal Puts Money Back In The Pockets Of More Than 32,000 Rhode Island Seniors PROVIDENCE – This week, Governor McKee joined senior citizens, advocates, and supporters at the Edward King House senior center in Newport to highlight his proposal to eliminate Rhode Island’s tax on Social Security benefits. While Donald Trump’s disastrous economic agenda drives up […]Read More
Councilor Vincent McCormack, Mayor of Athlone – Moate District to Join Providence’s Celebration PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley alongside the Providence City Council invites the Providence community for a celebration of Irish culture with traditional Irish music and food as the City of Providence hosts this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Providence City Hall. The celebration […]Read More
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