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East Providence and EBCAP unite to expand on-site health services

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, November 18, 2025, East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) hosted a grand opening of its new health center, East Bay Health Center, located at East Providence’s Sweetland House at 610 Waterman Ave. This new school-partnered health center is made possible through a collaboration with EBCAP, the City of East […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley to Host New England Mayors Convening on

New England mayors will gather in Providence to discuss access, quality and workforce development in Pre-K amid federal funding challenges PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley will today host mayors from across New England, including Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell and Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam, in Providence for a […]Read More

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Breeze to Cancun—Nonstop from PVD Starts Soon!

Say hello to sunshine and goodbye to winter chill!   Beginning February 14, 2026, Breeze Airways will offer new nonstop service from PVD to Cancun (CUN)—operating every Saturday for eight weeks.  Convenient nonstop travel from Rhode Island  Your perfect escape to warm, tropical beaches  One-way fares starting at just $159 Book your flight to Cancun today!Read More

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Congressional race takes shape in Rhode Island 2nd district

By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio   From immigration to the economy to health care, two likely candidates for Congress in Rhode Island’s second district spelled out distinctly differing views in separate interviews this week for Latino Public Radio. “No kid should be vaccinated right now,” said millionaire Florida businessman and ex-Marine Victor Mellor, a […]Read More

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Sojourner House Statement on Domestic Violence Murder-Suicide in Woonsocket

PROVIDENCE, RI — The following statement is issued by Sojourner House’s President and CEO, Vanessa Volz: “We are devastated by the senseless act of domestic violence that occurred in Woonsocket last night, claiming the lives of Kimberly Pieranunzi and Donald Roderick Jr. Kimberly and Donald were murdered by Sean Rivera, the 24-year old boyfriend of Kimberly’s 19-year […]Read More

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Amo Statement on Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Decades of Public Service

Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: “Thank you to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a lifetime of service to the American people. For nearly 40 years, Speaker Pelosi has been a tireless champion for opportunity, equality and progress; she shattered glass ceilings […]Read More

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Magaziner Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s Announced Retirement

WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to Speaker Emerita’s Nancy Pelosi’s announcement to retire from Congress after this term: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a trailblazer whose legacy as one of our nation’s most effective leaders is unmatched. Under her leadership, our country made historic progress to expand health insurance […]Read More

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BRYANT UNIVERSITY ADDED TO FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ POTENTIAL TEAM

SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND – General Treasurer James Diossa, Bryant President Dr. Ross Gittell, and Governor Daniel McKee jointly announced today that Bryant University is the first site in New England to be selected for inclusion in the expanded FIFA World Cup 26™ Base Camp brochure of potential sites that can be selected as a Team […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Newport and Middletown Kick Off Community Learning Center

NEWPORT, RI — At the Florence Gray Center today, Governor McKee, local elected officials, and community partners kicked off a $7.5 million renovation effort to create a Newport and Middletown Community Learning Center. The 15,700-square-foot renovation will include an expanded welcome area and meeting space, as well as a computer lab and individual conference rooms. […]Read More