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Local Central Falls Officials Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

Central Falls, RI – City Council President Robert Ferri, City Councilor-At-Large Tatiana Baena and former City Councilor and current School District Board of Trustees member Hugo Figueroa announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One.   City Council President Robert Ferri said, “Right now, Rhode Islanders need […]Read More

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Reed Backs Agreement to Avert Default Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed voted to pass the bipartisan budget agreement to take default off the table and prevent a self-inflicted recession, stating: “This is a vote to prevent default despite the bill’s otherwise untenable provisions. “This legislation needs to pass because it prevents default, which would inflict irreversible economic harm on […]Read More

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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Strong Numbers, Forecasts

PWCVB poised for record summer as it moves headquarters to downtown Providence   Providence, RI – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) is pleased to announce a strong forecasted summer season for business events and sports related travel as direct-spend and hotel room sales are exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This week, the PWCVB moved […]Read More

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East Providence to save $670K annually with Green Development partnership

The City of East Providence will save approximately $18.5 million over 25 years by opting for clean, renewable energy for schools, housing developments, and municipal facilities. EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – June 1, 2023 – The City of East Providence announced today that it has signed a 25-year agreement with Green Development LLC (greenri.com), a Cranston-based […]Read More

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RIHEBC Funds $100,000 Capital Grant for New Sprinkler System at

Pictured from left: Channavy Chhay, RIHEBC Board Chair, Jackie Ferreira, Director of Early Intervention, Joe Robitaille, Vice President of Children’s Services, Dr. Al Vario, President and CEO, Kim Mooers, RIHEBC Executive Director PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On May 31st, the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) visited the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center in Warwick to […]Read More

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Councilors Approve $5.75 Million in Community Funds for Immediate Neighborhood

Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors passed an ordinance enabling $5.755 million in federal community development block grant funding (CDGB) to have an immediate impact on Providence’s neighborhoods. The funding helps support community centers and public service programs across the city. Public service grants will also assist folks with unemployment and homelessness, clothing, music education, and domestic violence […]Read More

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Rhode Island Launches Online Medical Marijuana Card Registration System

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s new, user-friendly online registration system is now available for medical marijuana patients and authorized purchasers in Rhode Island. The prior system was entirely paper-based. The web-based portal will shorten processing time and eliminate the need to fill out and mail paper documents. The new system, known as the […]Read More

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­­­­­Governor McKee Announces Appointments to Coastal Resources Management Council

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Joseph Russolino and Kevin Flynn to serve on the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “Protecting, preserving and developing the 420 plus miles of Rhode Island coastline is a top […]Read More