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Pawtucket Celebrates International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month on

PAWTUCKET – For the eleventh year, Pawtucket celebrates the contributions of women in the community and highlights a month-long observance of women in history. Pawtucket International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month Kick-off Celebration will take place on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center, located at 175 […]Read More

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Amo Tours East Bay Community Action Program Dental Center, Highlights

Visits Newport facility run by EBCAP serving Medicaid recipients from East Providence to Aquidneck Island NEWPORT, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) visited East Bay Dental Center, a community health center administered by East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP), that delivers services to Rhode Islanders on Aquidneck Island. During the visit and tour, he spoke […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Rhode Island Department of Housing Announce Municipal Fellows

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Housing today announced grant awards to eight municipalities totaling approximately $1.1 million through the Municipal Fellows Program. This program places early-career professionals in roles focused on planning, zoning, and housing development, to support municipal efforts to increase housing production as well as grow […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Launch Math Matters RI Campaign, Award

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, RIDE Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Principal Cassandra Henderson, and 2023 Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) recipient Kerry Johnson joined state, municipal, school and community leaders today at Asa Messer Elementary School to […]Read More

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ICYMI: Providence Journal: Congressman Gabe Amo is a “strong advocate

PROVIDENCE, RI – This week, the Providence Journal wrote about Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) and his work to advance legislation as an advocate for Veterans in Rhode Island. In the piece written by Veterans Voice columnist, Frank Lennon, Congressman Amo expresses his deep gratitude for their service — detailing his work to secure benefits and ensure that providers have the […]Read More

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BCBSRI awards nearly $600K in BlueAngel Community Health Grants

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — For the sixth consecutive year, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has devoted the entirety of its annual BlueAngel Community Health Grants to an issue that many Rhode Islanders continue to say is one of the most challenging to their well-being and quality of life — affordable housing. In 2025, BCBSRI is granting […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Launches 2025 Business Satisfaction Survey

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the 2025 Business Satisfaction Survey, which invites Providence business owners to evaluate their satisfaction with city services and share insights on their top priorities. This survey is a key component of the Smiley Administration’s commitment to ensuring Providence’s business community thrives and that […]Read More

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Rhode Islanders Connect 200,000+ times with United Way 211 and

For every dollar invested in the public service that’s free and available 24/7, 365, the return on investment to Rhode Island is $7.50 Providence, R.I. (February 11, 2025) – In 2024, United Way’s 211 and the Point programs not only were lifelines Rhode Islanders connected with nearly 213.000 times, but the services also helped save the […]Read More

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With New Providence Public School Board Formed, State Officials, Parents,

Academic, governance, financial, and infrastructure commitments will enable conditions for a successful transition while further positioning PPSD for long-term success post-intervention PROVIDENCE, RI – With the newly-formed Providence Public School Board scheduled to convene for their first meeting later this week, today, Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, State Board of Education Chair Michael Grey, […]Read More

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New Parking Lot at Rhode Island T. F. Green International

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation has activated its overflow parking lot near Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport. Located at 581 Airport Road, Warwick, RI, this lot offers parking for $12 per day!   Reservations are available online now, allowing travelers to secure a spot in advance, especially during peak times.   Key details:   Cost: $12 per […]Read More