Xay Khamsyvoravong today challenged Mayor of Aarhus: “We need everyone to help give the ocean a voice” Newport – Mayor of Newport, Xay Khamsyvoravong, today signed an official letter in support of a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, an initiative championed by The Ocean Race and partners – including the Government of Cabo Verde and US-based […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Re-establishing RI’s Chief Resilience Officer
Based at the Department of Environmental Management, this position will develop and lead the implementation of the State’s comprehensive climate preparedness strategy PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced an Executive Order re-establishing the position of a Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). Previously based at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the CRO, per the Executive […]Read More
Summer Collides With “100 Deadliest Days” for Nation’s Teens
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, but marks the most dangerous time of year for young drivers Providence, RI – While 42.3 Americans will be traveling over Memorial Day weekend, 37.1 million will be driving to their destinations. Memorial Day road trips are up 6% over last year, an increase of more than 2 […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, May 22, 2023 Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ranking Member of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, applauded the European Union’s (EU) enforcement action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, for its failure to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU’s hallmark privacy law. The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta […]Read More
SAVE THE DATE! City of Pawtucket’s Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and Pride Month Celebration and Pride Month Celebration! Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30pm Pawtucket City Hall Ceremony Hosted by: Council Person at Large, Yesenia Rubio With speakers: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien Wesley Moreno, Resident & Chairperson, Mayor’s Community Board Emily Rose, Resident & Co-Owner, […]Read More
Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is Seeking Nominations For Pawtucket
Eligibility to Hall of Fame This award is given to those selected nominees who have gone “above and beyond” in their community service activities and/or who have been vehicles that shine a positive light upon the city. Nominees need not be native born to Pawtucket, but must have had some significant impact on the city […]Read More
Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents Inaugural Civic Education
John Healy of E-Cubed Academy Honored for Commitment to Students, Civic Education PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore was today joined by Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, E-Cubed Academy Principal Dr. Matthew Juda, and student nominator Elvin Susana Dilone to honor John Healy, of E-Cubed Academy, as […]Read More
PROVIDENCE SCHOOLS INVITES THE PUBLIC TO RIBBON CUTTING AND GRAND
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is thrilled to announce the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly completed Classical High School Turf Field. The event took place on Monday, May 22 at 5:15 PM, just prior to the Girls Lacrosse Game against North Smithfield at 6:00 PM. The new Classical High School Turf […]Read More
Smithfield Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning
SMITHFIELD, RI – On Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee and Smithfield Town Manager Randy R. Rossi signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “If we are going to catch up with our neighboring states, we know there needs to be additional learning time outside of the school day. Our out-of-school learning time can be fun, engaging, and inspiring while […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement after signing the Equality in Abortion Coverage Act into law. “Here in Rhode Island, we will always protect a woman’s right to choose and ensure equal access to these crucial health care services,” said Governor Dan McKee. “As Governor, I am proud to sign this bill […]Read More