PAWTUCKET – Major construction to the Pawtucket Fire Station 1, located at 394 West Ave., is set to begin within the next month. Station 1 closed in 2017 due to dangerously high levels of mold, posing an unsafe environment for firefighters. “Improving the facilities that our public safety officials operate in is crucial to the […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha, legislative partners announce package of bills to
Bills to be heard tonight before House Committee on Judiciary PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, alongside legislative partners, today announced a package of bills aimed at drastically reducing childhood lead poisoning in Rhode Island. The three proposed bills mark a crucial step in eradicating childhood lead poisoning by ensuring compliance with existing laws. […]Read More
Game On! Shea Fashion Showcase Returns for 14th Annual Runway
Pawtucket, RI – The Shea Fashion program is proud to announce the continuation of its annual fashion showcase, set to take place on April 28th, 2023, at the Tolman High School Auditorium in Pawtucket, RI. The multi-scene fashion show will feature student designs, eye-catching visuals, and performances by the Jacquline M. Walsh High School Dance Team, […]Read More
Proposed FY24 budget improves city services and tackles biggest challenges ahead PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2024 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The proposed budget reflects the Mayor’s top priorities: investing in city services, providing robust education opportunities, improving neighborhood safety […]Read More
Yard waste collection and street sweeping began on Monday, April 3, 2023! Residents are asked to leave leaf bags on their regular trash pickup day. YARD WASTE: Leaves and yard waste must be placed in brown yard waste bags that are available at all local hardware stores or put in a barrel (33 gallons or […]Read More
National discount retailer faces $770K in penalties after latest inspections PROVIDENCE, RI – Dollar Tree Stores Inc.’s failure to provide safe work conditions at two Rhode Island stores – violations of U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards – exposed employees to serious risks and injuries. The discount retail giant faces a total of $770,136 in […]Read More
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island will open a Your Blue Store in Narragansett, its fifth store in Rhode Island providing convenient, in-person service PROVIDENCE, RI —A new Your Blue Store is coming to South County, making it the fifth Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) store in Rhode Island and once […]Read More
Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos Opens Nominations for 30th Annual Lieutenant
PROVIDENCE, RI – Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is inviting high school administrators and guidance councilors to nominate a student from their school for the 30th Lieutenant Governor Leadership Awards, which celebrates exceptional graduating high school seniors across the state. “The seniors graduating this year spent more than half of their time in high school in a […]Read More
Court declines to hear oil companies’ request to review 2022 1st Circuit decision remanding case to Rhode Island Superior Court PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement in response today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to deny a petition by fossil fuel companies for a writ of […]Read More
GirlsGetMath@ICERM is a five-day non-residential mathematics program that is open to high schoolers, regardless of gender, who live in or near greater Rhode Island and who will be entering the 10th or 11th grade in the fall of 2023. GirlsGetMath occurs in an encouraging environment that builds young students’ confidence in math and science. GirlsGetMath […]Read More