The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Stormberg Foods is recalling various sizes and batches of Beg & Barker Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, Billo’s Best Friend Chicken Breast Strips Dog Treats, and Green Coast Pets Chicken Crisps Dog Treats due to a potential contamination of Salmonella. The products were distributed […]Read More
Councilwoman and Mayoral Candidate Nirva LaFortune Rolls Out Plan for
Providence, RI- July 18, 2022 – Today, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune announces “My First 100 Days: My Plan to Bring Your Voice to City Hall.” The full plan can be found online at votenirva.com/first100days. As the Councilwoman says in the introduction to her First 100 Days plan, My perspective is unique in this campaign, but it […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is reminding all Rhode Islanders about safety tips to keep themselves healthy and safe during extreme heat. Normally, when you get hot, your body cools itself by sweating. But when it is very hot and humid, sweating isn’t enough, and your body temperature can rise very quickly. High […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha continues lead enforcement work; files lawsuits against
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the Office has filed lawsuits against five R.I. landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found and a child was determined to have lead poisoning. The Attorney General has now filed 17 […]Read More
Providence, RI- Today, the Rhode Island Painters Union (RI IUPAT District Council 11), who represent local industrial, residential and commercial painters, drywall finishers, glaziers, and glass workers announced their endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence. “Brett will be ready to lead Providence on day one,” said Scott Duhamel, International Union Representative. “He […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Cunliff Lake (Roger Williams Park) in Providence due to a blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) bloom. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Recent consecutive surveys and sample analyses […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Camp Grosvenor, the Girls and Boys Club Camp in North Kingstown, for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date […]Read More
PAWTUCKET– The City of Pawtucket and the Office of Mayor Donald R. Grebien have received a large charitable donation from Madeleine J. Mondor as a principal investment to establish an ongoing scholarship program for Pawtucket students. Mrs. Mondor, wife of the late Bernard Georges “Ben” Mondor, former owner of the Pawtucket PawSox, has donated $1 million […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs Legislation to Protect and Restore Water Levels
COVENTRY, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, bill sponsors Senator Leonidas P. Raptakis and Representative Thomas E. Noret, members of the Johnson’s Pond Civic Association, and state and local officials to sign legislation that grants the Department of Environmental Management (DEM) the authority to restore water levels in Johnson’s Pond […]Read More
Providence, RI: Today, Democrat candidate for Treasurer, Stefan Pryor, receives the endorsement from 22 Democratic Leaders across Rhode Island. “Stefan is the public servant Rhode Island needs to responsibly manage our finances, protect our retirees, and strengthen our economy. He has the experience managing billions of public dollars under tough and trying conditions, and […]Read More