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Mayor Donald Grebien’s Statement Re: Yesterday’s Homicide In Pawtucket

he following statement may be attributed to Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien: Yesterday afternoon, Pawtucket experienced another gun related homicide, the second in the past week. Our hearts go out to the families impacted by this senseless violence. I want to thank the Pawtucket Police Department for their quick response apprehending the suspect in yesterday’s incident. […]Read More

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State, City, and District Leaders Celebrate Beam Raising of New

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD), Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), the City of Providence, and the surrounding community gathered on Monday, May 5 to celebrate the beam raising for the new Frank D. Spaziano Middle School. The event marked another major step forward in the District’s multi-year plan to ensure every […]Read More

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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Restoring Critical Education Funds

AG James Restores Access to over $1 Billion in Funds that Help Schools, Teachers, and Vulnerable Students Recover from COVID-19 NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a court order forcing the Trump administration to restore states’ access to critical Department of Education (ED) programs that support low-income and unhoused students […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha secures preliminary injunction to protect libraries, workers,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Neronha today released the following statement after a Rhode Island court granted a preliminary injunction filed by his office and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general to stop the dismantling of three federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and small businesses nationwide. […]Read More

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Treasurer Diossa to Celebrate Financial Literacy Month

Providence, RI – On, Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Rhode Island State House, General Treasurer James A. Diossa will celebrate financial literacy month. This event will highlight ongoing financial literacy initiatives in the state, recognize champions in the field, and feature firsthand stories from educators and students currently participating in the […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley, American Cruise Lines Announce Return to Providence

PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and American Cruise Lines (“American”) today announced that Providence will be a port of call for its New England itineraries, marking the return of cruise tourism to the city for the first time in four years. This exciting milestone signals a new era for Providence’s waterfront and local […]Read More