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Governor McKee Announces State House Marble to Undergo Cleaning

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that starting this month, the 125-year-old Rhode Island State House will have the entire surface of its Georgian marble professionally cleaned. Johnston-based East Coast Masonry & Restoration Inc. is charged with performing the work. The general contractor has a track record of demonstrated experience working on similar historical […]Read More

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Artist Spotlight: Sidy Maiga Announces Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance

New Opportunity Announced for Downtown Activation on Friday, September 8  PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival, a series of African-culture performances curated by local artist Sidy Maiga for Sunday afternoon at PVDFest on September 10, and a new opportunity for Downtown businesses to activate street spaces […]Read More

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RIPTA Extends “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through

Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Board Buses for Free with Wave Central Falls, Rhode Island, July 27, 2023 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through December 31, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Mayor Xay, Commissioner Infante-Green Visit Newport Cyber Camp

NEWPORT, RI – This morning, Governor Dan McKee, Newport Mayor Xay Khamsyvoravong, and Rhode Island Department of Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green visited the Newport Public Schools’ Cyber Camp, held this week at CCRI’s Newport Campus, to promote learning beyond the formal school day and beyond the traditional 180-day school year. “My Administration continues to focus on our […]Read More

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Governor McKee Shares Heat Precautions, Details on Local Cooling Centers

PROVIDENCE, RI – With Rhode Island experiencing extreme heat over the next few days, Governor Dan McKee is alerting Rhode Islanders to the availability of cooling centers statewide and is reminding people about measures to take to stay healthy and safe. “Extreme heat can be a serious health concern for anyone. However, it’s particularly dangerous for […]Read More