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Jetblue’s Non-stop Daily Flights to Puerto Rico Take-off at T.F.

Warwick, RI – Today, Jetblue launch its daily non-stop flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico from T.F. Green International Airport. A group of Rhode Island elected officials and business owners were there to celebrate and take the first direct flight to San Juan, PR.   According to airport officials, flights to Luis Muñoz Marín International […]Read More

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RI Delegation Lands $10M for Concourse Upgrades at Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, RI – Attention passengers in the terminal, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is getting some new interior upgrades and gates.   In an effort to improve operational efficiency, deliver a unified and modern design, and enhance passenger flow and comfort for the traveling public, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen […]Read More

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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NONSTOP ROUTE TO NASHVILLE SIX DAYS A

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation welcomed recent news that Southwest Airlines will soon launch new, nonstop flights from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Nashville International Airport (BNA.)  The nonstop route begins on April 8, 2025, with nonstop flights available at attractive mid-day arrival and departure times Sundays through Fridays. Southwest Airlines offered nonstop […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND BREEZE AIRWAYS

“Trial” airport and airline experience helps empower families Warwick, RI – October 22, 2024 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) today offered its first “Autism Flies” event in partnership with Breeze Airways and Autism Double-Checked. The program allows participants to practice the travel experience at the airport before an actual flight, helping families and individuals better navigate the […]Read More

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Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera Announces Report Revealing “Systemic Failures”

Report highlights low academic performance, inadequate special education and multilingual services, and financial mismanagement – and outlines next steps to improve student outcomes Central Falls, RI — Mayor Maria Rivera has released a report highlighting “systemic failures” in Central Falls Public Schools that have impacted students since the state assumed control of the district in […]Read More

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America’s First 2024-25 Milken Educator Award Goes to … Remarkable

Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley to launch nationwide Milken Educator Awards Tour, honoring Santonastaso with the “Oscar of Teaching” Santa Monica, Calif. (October 22, 2024) — The crowd of students, educators, dignitaries, and media were abuzz at Cranston’s Glen Hills Elementary School this morning as a special visit from Rhode Island […]Read More

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R.I. Board of Elections Releases Guidance Regarding Poll Checkers, Runners

CRANSTON, R.I. – Ahead of the November 5th General Election, the Rhode Island Board of Elections has released a detailed memo regarding the presence and allowed activities of poll checkers, runners, and watchers at the polls on election day. “Rhode Island law allows political parties to appoint poll checkers, runners, and watchers to play specific roles monitoring […]Read More