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Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Launches Metro Connector Study to Explore Faster, Expanded Transit Access
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Connecting Rhode Island: RIPTA Launches Metro Connector Study to Explore

LPR News September 13, 2024

Providence, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) is pleased to announce the launch of the Metro Connector Study, a major initiative to explore options for providing fast, frequent and reliable service that connects major transportation hubs, regional activity centers, and residential neighborhoods across metropolitan Providence.   A recommendation of Rhode Island’s 2020 […]Read More

Planning Board Recommends Mayor’s Proposed FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget
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Planning Board Recommends Mayor’s Proposed FY 2024/2025 Capital Budget

LPR News September 13, 2024

Mayor allocates an additional $1.3 million for roads and sidewalks EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – During an City of East Providence Planning Board meeting in August, the board voted unanimously to recommend the Fiscal Year 24/25 Capital Improvement Budget for this year’s upcoming fiscal year, along with providing an advisory recommendation to the City Council.   […]Read More

BCBSRI wins Brand Excellence award for member retention
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BCBSRI wins Brand Excellence award for member retention

LPR News September 13, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has received a Brand Excellence Award for outstanding performance in member retention in 2023. BCBSRI garnered top honors for attaining a member retention rate of 96.4%. Brand Excellence awards are presented by the Blue Cross & Blue Shield Association to independent, community-based and […]Read More

Nearly half of renting households are cost-burdened; percentages vary by race
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Nearly half of renting households are cost-burdened; percentages vary by

LPR News September 13, 2024

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 – In 2023, more than 21 million renter households spent more than 30% of their income on housing costs. These households account for nearly half (49.7%) of the 42.5 million renter households in the United States that are estimated to be excessively rent burdened. Although the median income-to-housing cost ratio for renters has remained unchanged […]Read More

Neurodiversity training & stipend offered by BCBSRI, Bradley Hospital
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Neurodiversity training & stipend offered by BCBSRI, Bradley Hospital

LPR News September 13, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 8, 2024) — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) and The Verrecchia Clinic at Bradley Hospital are jointly offering an 18-month training program on therapy techniques for children and youth with neurodiversity and mental health challenges. The program is designed for community providers in private practice and integrated care setting and […]Read More

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The era of artificial intelligence is shaping our future. Are

LPR News September 13, 2024

Written by: Gita Brown Rapid technological advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are being found in many aspects of society. Companies across all sectors are integrating it into their workflow, which has created a precipitous demand for professionals with knowledge in this area. This is why the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at Rhode […]Read More

Mayor Smiley Announces $870k Investment in Overdose Prevention
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Mayor Smiley Announces $870k Investment in Overdose Prevention

LPR News September 13, 2024

City also to receive new $2.3M federal grant to continue prevention efforts  PROVIDENCE, RI – As part of National Recovery Month, Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila Dormody and Providence Director of Housing and Human Services Emily Freedman today announced major investments to support the ongoing implementation of the City’s Overdose […]Read More

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