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Classical High School’s Scott Barr Named 2022 Rhode Island Principal

PROVIDENCE, RI – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Jorge Elorza, Superintendent Javier Montañez, Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) Executive Director Robert Littlefield, and staff and students gathered today at Classical High School for a surprise announcement that Classical Principal Scott Barr was named the 2022 Rhode Island Principal of the Year. “We’re thrilled that one […]Read More

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The American Red Cross is helping 16 after a fire

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 28, 2022) – The American Red Cross is helping six families – 12 adults – four children after a fire today on Andrews Ave., West Warwick. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Thomas Perrin, Peter Prowe, Jerrold Blitefield, Kristin Ulmschneider, Nicole Brouillette and Susan Henson.   The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful […]Read More

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I-195 Exit Closures Planned Sunday

On Sunday, May 1 two exits on I-195 in Providence will be closed from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. because of a marathon passing through India Point Park and on Gano Street. For the safety of race participants, the following exits will be closed with signed detours: Exit 1 D on I-195 West (Gano Street): […]Read More

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Generac Power Systems Recalls Generac and DR Power Electric Start

This recall involves Generac and DR Power brand electric start pressure washers with model numbers DPW3100DEN, DPW3101DEN, DPW3102DEN, G0071320, G0071321, G0071430 and G0071431. The electric start pressure washers have an electric start/stop button for the unit’s gasoline-powered engines, as well as a rechargeable battery used to power the button.   The model and serial numbers are […]Read More

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Blue Cross Fuels Innovative Mobile Food Markets

Elisha Project brings nutritious foods to underserved neighborhoods PROVIDENCE, RI (April 27)—Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has established a partnership with Elisha Project, a food rescue organization that prevents food waste while supplying nutritious foods to Rhode Islanders experiencing food insecurity. “This is an exciting new partnership for us,” said Managing Director […]Read More