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McKee Administration Provides Key Updates Related to Upcoming Winter Storm

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast to impact the area over the next two days, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. The Administration will continue to provide updates related to the storm over the next 48 hours. […]Read More

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City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday. Providence is projected to experience strong winds […]Read More

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Reed and Whitehouse Deliver $2 Million Federal Earmark for Boys

Federal funding will support the renovation of the organization’s Wanskuck Clubhouse and expand access and opportunities for local youth and families PROVIDENCE, RI – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence (BGCP) is getting a $2 million boost from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. On Friday, March 10, Reed and Whitehouse toured BGCP’s Wanskuck […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic

PROVIDENCE, RI– Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development for the City of Providence. Thomas is an experienced professional that brings a community-centric and innovation-driven approach to economic development, focused on creating high quality jobs and building a more resilient future for communities. “In order for Providence to become the world-class […]Read More

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Pawtucket International Women’s Day Committee 9th Annual Celebration promotes: Embracing

PAWTUCKET – On March 8th, International Women’s Day, The Pawtucket Women’s History Month Committee and Senator Sandra Cano celebrated their 9th Annual event in the City of Pawtucket. This year, we celebrated a total of 16 female students from across the Pawtucket School District including elementary, junior, and high schools. Students were selected by Erin Dube, Chair of the […]Read More