PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the appointment of Dennis J. Duffy as Chair of the Council on Postsecondary Education. “Dennis is a leader who has demonstrated his forward-thinking abilities in the workplace, and will pass on that immeasurable experience in his service to the higher education system in Rhode Island,” said Governor McKee. “I […]Read More
Announcing the 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival Twenty-Four Summer Concerts
Newport, RI – Today, Newport Classical (formerly Newport Music Festival) announces its 2022 Newport Classical Music Festival, running from July 1-17, 2022. For its 54th season, Newport Classical Music Festival presents 24 concerts over 18 days, and will return for the first time since 2019 to the stunning interiors of Newport’s historic mansions and venues including The Breakers, Blithewold Mansion, The Elms, Castle Hill Inn, Chinese Tea […]Read More
WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system. USCIS will set new agency-wide backlog reduction goals, expand premium processing to additional form types, and work to improve timely access to employment authorization documents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and […]Read More
WATERBURY, Conn. – U.S. Marshals-led task forces and Waterbury police today arrested in Connecticut two Rhode Island fugitives and recovered two minor children. In December of 2021, the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force initiated a fugitive investigation into Jesueily Sanchez for charges of cruelty to/neglect of a child and Tyshaun Peete for failure to appear […]Read More
Smiley launched his campaign with a vision for the future of the Creative Capital Providence, RI– Brett Smiley, candidate for Mayor of Providence, joined community members, friends and supporters to kickoff his campaign at the CIC Providence, a local co-working space in Downtown Providence focused on fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. Surrounded by community members from […]Read More
LOS ANGELES — After a movie year often light on crowds, the Academy Awards named an unabashed crowd-pleaser, the deaf family drama “CODA,” best picture Sunday, handing Hollywood’s top award to a streaming service for the first time in a ceremony that saw the greatest drama when Will Smith strode onstage and slapped Chris Rock. […]Read More
The City of Pawtucket Commerce Department is pleased to announce a new series of forums highlighting our local businesses. “Pawtucket Promotes” highlights businesses and industries that are active in the community. The first forum, sponsored by Bank Newport, will spotlight trailblazing women operating small businesses in Pawtucket. The event will consist of a panel discussion […]Read More
The Providence City Council will hold a special public hearing today, Monday, March 28 at 5 p.m in regards of public comment on the proposed Ward Boundary Map for the redistricting of the city’s (15) wards. This meeting will take place at the City Council Chamber, 25 Dorrance Street, 3rd floor. Five (5) public in-person […]Read More
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Partners with Tall Ships
Warwick, R.I. (March 28, 2022)— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England is proud to partner with Tall Ships America for an educational sailing program designed to expose a new generation of women to tall ship sailing and Rhode Island’s maritime history and heritage. This program is designed to give participants a hands-on experience and understanding of […]Read More