The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) today reminded motorists that the cost of a mailed toll invoice increases today, December 1, 2021. With all-electronic tolling at the Claiborne Pell Bridge, tolls collected through RITBA-issued E-ZPass transponders are charged at the published discounted rates. If a vehicle is not equipped with a valid transponder, […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chair of the LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus, today joined with President Joe Biden at the White House to mark World AIDS Day. “This World AIDS Day, as we remember those lost to this awful disease, we must recommit ourselves to ending the stigma, to ensuring health equity, and leading […]Read More
Providence City Council to Honor Rhode Island Veterans at Tonight’s
At tonight’s Providence City Council meeting, Councilors will honor three individuals for their service to our country. Retired Providence Fire Chief George Farrell will be recognized for his work as the chairman of the Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight Hub which is dedicated to honoring veterans by offering World War II and Korean War […]Read More
A new study published by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) underscores the effects of adverse childhood experiences on health outcomes in adulthood among Rhode Islanders. “Health does not start in the doctor’s office. Health starts in the places where we live, learn, work, and play. For this reason, our approach to public health […]Read More
Miami, FL. – The international K-pop group, T1419, continues to stomp globally as this is demonstrated by its most recent video and song “FLEX”. This song is part of the third single from their previous songs “BEFORE SUNRISE Part. 1 – ASURABALTA ”and“ BEFORE SUNRISE Part 2- Exit ”. The music video “FLEX” has surpassed […]Read More
Defendant Accused of Assaulting Officers With Wooden Object WASHINGTON — A Rhode Island man has been charged with assaulting law enforcement with a dangerous weapon and other crimes related to the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress that was in the process of ascertaining […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve six and a half years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) stemming from his 2020 arrest, following a vehicle stop in Central Falls, for illegally possessing a pistol. Cashmier Fields (age 32) entered […]Read More
Safe Zone designation identifies sites providing safe and inclusive care to LGBTQ community PROVIDENCE, RI (November 4, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has newly certified five organizations as BCBSRI LGBTQ Safe Zone providers. This new group of 11 locations– including primary care, behavioral health, child and family services, and organizations serving individuals who have experienced […]Read More
Enhanced insulin savings program, new in-home daily living assistance, and select $0 tests support Medicare members alongside new plan for Rhode Islanders eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid PROVIDENCE, RI (October 26, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is bringing the value of $0 to Medicare-eligible Rhode Islanders by offering enhanced Medicare Advantage plans […]Read More
BCBSRI Medicare plans stand out for exceptional quality, plan performance and member experience PROVIDENCE, RI (October 8, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI)’s 2022 Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans have been rated 5-Stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). BCBSRI is the only Rhode Island health insurer to receive five-out-of-five […]Read More