TSA’s “Travel With Ease” campaign urges PreCheck® enrollment to foster easier, low-touch Holiday Travel WARWICK, RI – Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – Amid continued expectations for lowered air travel volume, T. F. Green Airport (PVD) remains prepared to help foster safe travels for those who may need to fly this holiday season. In addition to maintaining […]Read More
CENTRAL FALLS– Mayor James A. Diossa and the 10 Minute Walk campaign announced today that Central Falls recently became the third city in the U.S. where 100% of its residents have a park or green space within a 10-minute walk, or ½ mile, of home. The city has made steady progress to expand access to […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. Providence City Council President Sabina Matos today announced a new chief of staff to support the work of the 15-member Council. Paul J. Fox, III (P.J.) will begin on Monday, December 21, 2020. “We are excited to welcome P.J. to our team,” stated Council President Sabina Matos. “His career has been dedicated to serving […]Read More
PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman today announced that his office recently convicted the fifth India-based telemarketing fraudster in the past three months who, like the others, was investigated and arrested by the FBI and charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for participating in telemarketing fraud schemes that targeted and United States Attorney […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More
Contactless grocery delivery and virtual offerings designed to keep seniors safe and healthy at home PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is helping older Rhode Islanders stay safe and healthy this holiday season with weekly grocery delivery. This program comes at no cost to certain high-risk Medicare Advantage members. In […]Read More
Treasurer Magaziner Recognizes Seven RI Champions with “Distinguished Service” Awards
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner held his inaugural “General Treasurer’s Distinguished Service Awards” ceremony. During the ceremony, the Treasurer recognized seven Rhode Island individuals and organizations who have been strong partners to the Office of the General Treasurer in supporting increased economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders. “I’m so proud to award the first-ever […]Read More
By VOA News The United States has started to administer the newly-approved coronavirus vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech. New York State began inoculating heath care workers Monday, with critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay the first to receive an injection. “First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations World!” President Donald Trump said on Twitter. Super-cooled shipments of […]Read More
Providence, RI- The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced an updated school calendar that allows for a staggered return of students in January of 2021. Students should return starting January 7 and no later than January 15. “I want to thank the district leaders, teachers, staff and families for their dedication this year and this […]Read More