PROVIDENCE, RI – In response to new ballot machine inaccuracies, Democratic candidate for governor Helena Buonanno Foulkes issued the following statement: “This is a very serious issue. As the Chief Elections Officer for the State of Rhode Island, Secretary Nellie Gorbea is responsible for ensuring that elections are fair, fast, and accurate. The buck should stop with […]Read More
There will also be no street delivery on Monday Providence, RI — For 128 years Americans have celebrated Labor Day as a tribute to the working men and women who keep our country moving. As one of the largest employers in the United States, the Postal Service is proud to pause as we honor and […]Read More
Complementary Paratransit Service Will Also Be Fare Free The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the launch of a free fare pilot program on the R-Line, RIPTA’s most frequent and highest-ridership route, connecting Providence and Pawtucket. This free fare pilot program, funded with $2.5 million in the state budget for the fiscal year […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — Today, state and national democratic advocate Elizabeth Beretta-Perik endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. Ms. Beretta-Perik presently serves as Treasurer for the Rhode Island Democratic Party and is Rhode Island’s Democratic National Committeewoman. Ms. Beretta-Perik issued the following statement of support: For me, as a former banker and having known James for […]Read More
Gorbea: “With real leadership, the Rhode Island we all love can be so much better.” Providence, RI – The Gorbea for Governor campaign unveiled Nellie Gorbea’s next TV ad Thursday. The spot is called “Leadership.” “Rhode Island needs better leadership in the governor’s office,” Gorbea says in the ad. “I’m running for governor […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI — Amidst a prolonged drought, local farmers and growers are working hard to earn a living and put food on the table for their families and the community. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Rhode Island’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Eric Scherer and officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental […]Read More
NEWPORT COUNTY — The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, announce that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign begins today, Thursday, Sept. 1, and continues through Labor Day until Tuesday, Sept. 6. It will be […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Scarborough State Beach-South in Narragansett, Surfer’s Rock Area only at Second Beach in Middletown, Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure […]Read More
Pictures courtesy of Providence City Council office PROVIDENCE, RI – At tonight’s City Council meeting, the Municipal Medal of Bravery was presented by the City Council to Providence firefighter Stanley Carmichael for his heroic actions on the night of July 24, 2022, when he saved a man from a burning home on Rhodes Street. Firefighter Carmichael […]Read More
Fall 2022 registration closes today at 5pm; Spring 2023 registration still available PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green reminded families that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will be closing the All Course Network (ACN) Fall 2022 course registration period on Tuesday, August 30 at 5:00pm. Students and families […]Read More
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