PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha led a coalition of attorneys general from across the nation in filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit seeking to protect mental health and substance abuse disorder care in their states. The case addresses whether insurers may deny access […]Read More
Providence’s Signature Arts Festival to Close Summer 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening September 8-10, 2023. PVDFest 2023 will bring the City together once again to celebrate Providence’s world-renowned […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has officially hired Charles “Chachi” Carvalho as the new Chief Equity Officer. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Carvalho will lead the city in its commitment and strategy to be a diverse, antiracist, equitable, and inclusive organization. “We are thrilled to have a dynamic leader like Chachi joining our team,” […]Read More
Providence, Rhode Island – Senator Sandra Cano announced she is running for Rhode Island’s First Congressional seat with overwhelming support from members of the community and a successful exploratory phase. “Our community needs someone who knows what it is like to face the challenges that so many of our neighbors face on a daily basis; […]Read More
City of Pawtucket Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Flag
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket and Mayor Donald R. Grebien celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with the annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony. Members of the community were invited to attend the event, held in the Pawtucket City Hall Lobby on Friday morning. The flag-raising is coordinated by the Pawtucket Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “The City is […]Read More
Attention Pawtucket Residents – Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies. The City of Pawtucket is hosting a clinic this Saturday, from 10-12 at the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter (Slater Park).Read More
PAWTUCKET, R.I., – The Guild’s Pawtucket Beer Garden will be home for the Pawtucket Farmers Market on Friday nights from May through October 2023. Opening day will be May 12th, just in time to buy Mother’s Day flowers or ingredients to make Mom a home cooked meal. The market is located in The Guild’s outdoor beer […]Read More
Over the past several months, the Providence Police Narcotics Bureau conducted a joint investigation with Agents Chris Jardin and Meg Croke of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), into a large-scale firearms and narcotics operation. Providence Police Detectives Pete Tesseris and Zach Silbert led the investigation from the PPD. Throughout their investigation, information […]Read More
McKee Administration, Community Partners Roll Out Plan for Restarting State
Per federal guidelines, renewal effort begins April 1 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island state leaders, and community partners gathered today at the Providence Community Health Center to provide an overview of Rhode Island’s plan, per federal requirements, for the state to restart Medicaid renewals beginning on April 1. The state has 12 […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Host St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Traditional
PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley invites the community for traditional Irish music and dance as the City of Providence hosts this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration at Providence City Hall. Friday, March 17th, 2023,a meet and greet will take place in the Mayor’s Office from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM. The celebration will take […]Read More