Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he is leading his colleagues from Southern New England, Reps. Cicilline, Auchincloss, and Keating, in requesting $8 million in federal funding for the Southern New England Estuaries Program (SNEP), which supports innovative solutions to ecological and economic issues in southeastern New England estuaries. Rep. Magaziner and his colleagues emphasized […]Read More
USPS Celebrates Award-Winning Children’s Book Author and Illustrator Tomie dePaola
The U.S. Postal Service will honor prolific children’s book author and illustrator Tomie dePaola with the issuance of a Forever stamp. The first-day-of-issue event for the stamp is free and open to the public. News of the release is being shared with the hashtag #TomiedePaolastamp. The Dedication ceremony will take place on Friday, May 5, 2023, […]Read More
The Rhode Island State Fusion center received several reports this morning from municipal police departments regarding hoax phone calls alleging that a school shooting had occurred. “This kind of hoax is called “swatting” and is meant to generate a large-scale police response, but the Fusion Center identified this as a hoax very quickly,” said Lieutenant […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, after three children and three staff members were gunned down at a private school in Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement: “There have already been thirteen school shootings in 2023. Every single one is a tragedy and the loss of innocent lives is unfathomable. I am heartbroken for […]Read More
CRANSTON – Mayor Ken Hopkins held a press conference Monday, March 27, to announce future plans for the Budlong Pool with a targeted opening for summer 2024. Mayor Hopkins announced a multi-phase plan to renovate and reopen the community pool. The first phase of this plan will include a scaled down version of a […]Read More
Dear All, As I look ahead to the next chapter in the incredible 107-year history of the Rhode Island Foundation, I am filled with excitement and humbled by the opportunity to take the helm as the Foundation’s President and CEO. While I will certainly draw on my own experiences in leading the organization, as I […]Read More
The City of Pawtucket is excited to announce the next event in the Pawtucket Promotes Series: Women in Business Forum 2023! The event will take place on Friday, March 31st from 9am – 11am at Atrium on Main (285 Main Street) in Downtown Pawtucket. Last year we held the first Women in Business Forum and […]Read More
PAWTUCKET SLATERETTES GIRLS’ AND WOMEN’S BASEBALL LEAGUE CELEBRATES ITS 50TH
Pawtucket has a storied baseball history – many Boston Red Sox greats have stopped in Pawtucket on their way up to the major leagues, and the longest game in professional baseball was played at McCoy Stadium in 1981 – 33 innings! Pawtucket also has a special place in the history of women’s baseball. Pawtucket is […]Read More
The Pawtucket School Department will hold a Career Pair for all High School Students on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. Students will be able to explore different careers with over 60 employers and possibly walk away with a part-time job, summer job or internship. Students can also participate in workshops in […]Read More
Governor McKee, Senator Reed Announce $20 Million of Federal and
WEST WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, and the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) today announced an additional $10 million in funding for the Public School Energy Equity Program, which will be used to make infrastructure improvements that will lead to healthier learning environments in the classroom and cost savings […]Read More