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Rare and Historic John Deere Sign Discovered

The GOAT of Agricultural Advertising to Sell at Auction this April NOKOMIS, Ill., April 3, 2025 (Newswire.com) – Aumann Auctions, Inc. is set to bring to market what is being hailed as the greatest John Deere sign of all time. The recently discovered John Deere Gilpin Plow Sign, an extraordinary piece of agricultural advertising history, will be a featured highlight of the 2025 Pre-30 […]Read More

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Reed Calls for IG Probe into Commerce Sec’s ‘Buy Tesla’

Senator seeks investigation into Secretary Lutnick urging a national television audience to buy a specific stock tied to Elon Musk that directly affects Secretary Lutnick’s personal financial holdings WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is calling for an independent watchdog to investigate Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s self-dealing call for Americans to buy Tesla stock. […]Read More

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Court Grants States’ Motion to Enforce; Orders Trump Administration to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement applauding Judge McConnell’s order granting the Office’s motion to enforce an injunction previously imposed by the Court which prohibited the Trump administration to categorically freeze federal funds to states after the Administration withheld FEMA funds allocated for disaster relief. “With this order, […]Read More

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401Gives Tops $4 Million Raised, but Record-Setting Year isn’t Done

Rhode Islanders’ generosity grows beyond expectations, new highs to be set across the board   Providence, R.I. (April 2, 2025) – 401Gives has topped $4 million raised as of 11:28 a.m. today, but the record-breaking year isn’t done yet as the effort continues until 6 p.m.   “We’ve surpassed our goal and are still raising […]Read More

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Fly nonstop from PVD to Fort Myers—your beach getaway awaits!

Dreaming of white sand beaches and sunny skies? Now’s your chance to experience Fort Myers with nonstop flights from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) on jetBlue! Whether you’re looking to relax on the beach, explore nature, or enjoy delicious seafood, Fort Myers has it all.  Fort Myers, nestled on Florida’s Gulf Coast, is […]Read More

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HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 42,695

PROVIDENCE, RI – HealthSource RI (HSRI) concluded its annual Open Enrollment (OE) period February 28, with its highest ever OE total of 42,695, eclipsing last year’s record of 34,456. Of those, 8,557 Rhode Island residents are newly enrolled in the affordable qualified health plans available through the state marketplace. The remaining 34,000+ individuals, or 73% of […]Read More

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THE RHODE ISLAND HOME CELEBRATES ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY!

April 10th-13th 2025 at the Rhode Island Convention Center FROM ITS 1950 BEGINNING IN THE ARMORY, TO THE CIVIC CENTER, TO THE RI CONVENTION CENTER, THIS RI CLASSIC CONTINUES TO EXPAND AND RECREATE ITSELF. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The highly anticipated 75th Annual Rhode Island Home Show returns to the Rhode Island Convention Center from April 10th-13th, bringing […]Read More

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$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze

The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington.   “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve […]Read More

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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INTRODUCES AD-FREE WIFI

Wi-Fi connectivity four times faster than the previous service Warwick, Rhode Island – April 1, 2025 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its airport Wi-Fi service, enhancing the travel experience for all passengers. Effective March 28, PVD has launched a new, free, higher-speed Wi-Fi system […]Read More