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ASHLEY JUDD TO DELIVER NEIT COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

RHODE ISLAND ENTREPRENEUR VINCENT ROSSI III TO BE HONORED Actress, humanitarian, and author Ashley Judd will deliver the commencement address to New England Institute of Technology graduates on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island. Judd is a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated actress with a career spanning more than three decades starring in box-office […]Read More

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Magaziner, Local Leaders Celebrate New Emergency Operations Center for the

WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, Chief Peter McMichael of the Warwick Fire Department, and first responders to celebrate the completion of a new state-of-the-art Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for the city of Warwick, which was made possible by a $530,437 grant he secured for the city in 2024. The […]Read More

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Central Falls Celebrates Its New High School

  By Steve Klamkin  Latino Public Radio After years of neglect and disrepair, Central Falls has said goodbye to its nearly 100-year-old high school, as students and staff joined local, state, and federal dignitaries Monday to cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art replacement building. “The smallest city in Rhode Island made one of the boldest investments […]Read More

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Central Falls Foundation Celebrates Ribbon Cutting of Fully Rehabilitated Property

Central Falls, RI — March 30, 2026 — The Central Falls Foundation, in partnership with local and state leaders, today celebrated the ribbon cutting of a fully rehabilitated three-family home located at 42 Washington Street — a project that reflects a continued commitment to expanding access to safe, high-quality, and affordable housing in the City […]Read More

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Central Falls Celebrates Grand Opening of New High School, Marking

CENTRAL FALLS, RI–Students, families, educators, city leaders, and state and federal officials gathered today to celebrate the grand opening of the new Central Falls High School, marking a historic investment in the city’s future. Nearly a century after the opening of the city’s original high school, the new state-of-the-art facility at 10 Higginson Avenue officially […]Read More

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Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay

Providence, RI – On Wednesday, April 1st, Council President Rachel Miller and Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris will announce new legislation that will eliminate a significant barrier to the construction of affordable housing. The proposed legislation is the latest in a long series of actions the Council has taken to address the housing crisis. The […]Read More

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Mount Pleasant High School Principal Publishes Three Poetry Collections Inspired

PROVIDENCE, RI  – Mount Pleasant High School Principal Wobberson Torchon can now add published author to his resume after publishing not one, not two, but three poetry collections. Where The Tides Spoke For The First Time, Echoes of My Heart and Surges of My Heart (Under Your Pillow) each offer a deeply personal look into Principal Torchon’s life, relationships, […]Read More

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RI Hospitality Education Foundation Launches Statewide Workforce Training Initiative to

Free training program funded in part by Real Jobs RI will help equip 1,500 hospitality workers for increased tourism, global visitors and elevated service demands (Cranston, RI) – March 24, 2026 – As Rhode Island prepares for the regional impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™, including increased visitation tied to the seven tournament matches scheduled at nearby […]Read More