Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council’s Committee on Finance approved $124 million in an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) ordinance that will fund significant long-term investments in housing, water/sewer and broadband infrastructure, community and social disparities, parks and recreation centers, tourism, travel, and hospitality, as well as economic relief for businesses and organizations hardest hit […]Read More
Whitehouse Secures $450K to Connect Electronic Health Records and Improve
Improve Patient Care in RI Funding will support launch of new electronic records initiative through the Rhode Island Quality Institute Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that he has secured $450,000 to help the Rhode Island Quality Institute launch a new program aimed at improving patient care by expanding the availability of data […]Read More
Thrilling Pulitzer Prize-winner runs May 19 – June 19 PROVIDENCE, RI: Trinity Repertory Company finishes its 2021-22 Season with Fairview by Jackie Sibblies Drury. Directed by Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company alum Christopher Windom, this show runs May 19 – June 19 with a press opening night on Wednesday, May 25 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $27, and more information is available […]Read More
Catalytic Converters An ordinance regarding catalytic converter theft sponsored by Councilor David Salvatore received final passage at tonight’s Council meeting. This ordinance takes effect as efforts are made at the city and state levels to curb the growing trend of catalytic converters being stolen from cars and sold to junk and second-hand dealers. Councilor Salvatore’s ordinance will […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – “Today’s decision from the RI Energy Facility Sitting Board is a victory for the people of Ward 10, and the community of South Providence. The proposed expansion clearly poses a substantial risk both to the environment, and public safety in general. I am grateful for the Board’s diligence and careful consideration in […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha applauded the decision issued today by Rhode Island’s Energy Facility Siting Board (EFSB), which will require Sea 3 Providence, LLC to submit a full application and be subject to robust review for its proposed expansion of its Liquified Propane Gas (LPG) storage and distribution facility in the […]Read More
First Lady Will Also Mark Earth Day With Launch of “Keep Rhody Litter Free” Campaign PROVIDENCE, RI – On Friday, April 22, at 1:30 pm, Governor Dan McKee will be joined by First Lady Susan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti, Rhode Island Public Transit Authority CEO Scott […]Read More
City to Inaugurate Newly Constructed Dog Park at Rivers Edge Recreation Complex WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced today that the City has constructed a new dog park on a section of the Rivers Edge Recreation Complex and will inaugurate the recreational facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the park on Thursday, April 21 […]Read More
LAGNIAPPE PRODUCTIONS and GOODWORKS ENTERTAINMENT Announce The Return of RHYTHM
Rhythm & Roots Fest 21 photo by Seth Jacobson.png Rhythm & Roots Music Festival, a longstanding arts celebration, will return to Charlestown, RI, this Labor Day Weekend, September 2, 3, and 4. The event, now in its 24th year, will celebrate the end of summer in its original location, Ninigret Park. The announcement follows the news of an unexpected cancellation, […]Read More
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Selects New Chief Executive
Photo: Dana Borrelli-Murray as the council’s newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO) WARWICK, RI (April 20, 2022)—After a rigorous national search and selection process, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dana Borrelli-Murray as the council’s newest Chief Executive Officer (CEO). An experienced nonprofit leader, Dana will assume responsibilities on […]Read More