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
Four Virtual Public Meetings to be held April 25 to May 4 The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) and the Rhode Island Human Services Transportation Coordinating Council are hosting four virtual public meetings focusing on transportation needs for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and others in need of transportation assistance. These virtual listening sessions […]Read More
Kingston, Rhode Island – In a collaborative event between the University of Rhode Island’s Supply Chain Management Program and the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Trucking U Program, ATA’s Interstate One will travel to the URI campus today, April 21 and tomorrow, April 22. ATA’s Tractor-Trailer, “Interstate One”, a classroom on wheels complete with a commercial truck […]Read More
McKee Administration, RIHousing Support Creation of 431 Critically-Needed Affordable Homes
Investments will address housing shortage and boost the economy Providence, RI – RIHousing’s Board of Commissioners approved investments at its April Board meeting that will create 431 affordable homes, significantly improve the neighborhoods where they are located, and support over 1,240 jobs. Funding awards were approved for five developments located in East Greenwich, Lincoln, Middletown and […]Read More
Over 24,000 Americans died from an overdose involving the class of drugs that includes meth Washington, DC – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Chairman and Co-Chairman of the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, in a letter yesterday urged the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) to recommend the scheduling of methylamine—a precursor to […]Read More