WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who is travelling overseas today, issued the following statement after Congressman David Cicilline announced that he plans to resign from Congress later this year to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation: “David Cicilline has always been an incredible champion for Rhode Island and for working families. […]Read More
Providence, RI — Local food hub Farm Fresh RI and its local farm food rescue and hunger relief program Hope’s Harvest are proud to announce the “Fresh Tomato Film Series” will debut on Monday, February 27, with a screening of Sanjay Rawal’s “Food Chain$” film at the Farm Fresh RI building located at 10 Sims […]Read More
Former Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva Lafortune has decided to explore a candidacy for the seat to soon be vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “First, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Congressman Cicilline and thank him for his service to our state and nation thus far. I look forward to […]Read More
Governor highlights funding for LASA grant program in #RIReady budget proposal PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in strengthening the local food system, at historically high levels in fiscal year 2024. […]Read More
Congressman Cicilline has been a tremendous leader and a strong ally to the City of Pawtucket and while I am thrilled for him to be taking on this new role, his value in Congress will certainly be missed. His experience will bring a world of knowledge to the RI Foundation. While I am extremely flattered […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial Division since 2015. “As a talented leader with years of experience, Collin has spent decades in public service […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – On the 20th anniversary, Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos today laid a wreath and paid their respects at the memorial honoring the victims of the Station nightclub fire. Governor Dan McKee released the following statement yesterday to mark the 20th anniversary of the Station nightclub fire: “February 20th will forever be […]Read More
Cicilline will join the Foundation June 1, 2023 The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that Hon. David N. Cicilline will serve as its next president and chief executive officer. Cicilline has represented Rhode Island’s first congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 and plans to step down from his seat effective June […]Read More
BOSTON – The Federal Emergency Management Agency will be sending nearly $4 million to the State of Rhode Island to reimburse the City of Providence for the costs of cleaning and disinfecting the city’s public schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $3,957,996 FEMA Public Assistance grant will reimburse the Providence Public School District for the cost […]Read More
This afternoon at approximately 03:00 p.m. Pawtucket Police responded to the Citizens Bank at 800 Newport Avenue for a report of a robbery. The suspect is described as a white male, possibly between 40-50 years of age. He was wearing glasses, a black mask, black knit hat, yellow hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The suspect […]Read More
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