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Recess Rocks in RI celebrates 10th anniversary, launches 4th annual

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — In New England, outdoor school recess can often be an unfortunate casualty of cold, wet and snowy winter weather, sometimes for days and weeks on end. But with a little bit of creativity and commitment, moving recess indoors can still offer children the physical activity and social interactions they need to thrive, […]Read More

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BCBSRI earns top score in 2025 Corporate Equality Index

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has received a top score of 100 for the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality. BCBSRI joins 765 U.S. businesses that are being honored with […]Read More

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QUONSET STATE AIRPORT AIRSPACE OBSTRUCTION REMOVAL NOW COMPLETE

Statewide Avigation Easement Process Continues at other Rhode Island Airports WARWICK, RI – The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) announced that it has completed the removal of airspace obstructions near Quonset State Airport, which presented safety hazards to the airport’s takeoff and landing zones. RIAC is engaged in a Federal Aviation Administration-required systematic airspace obstruction […]Read More

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Everyone Wins in Breeze Fortune Frenzy Sweepstakes

Breeze Airways, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Partner with OpenFortune for Weekly Fortune Cookie Giveaways PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Breeze Airways, Providence’s hometown carrier offering nice, nonstop service across the U.S., today launched an eight-week sweepstakes in partnership with Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and OpenFortune to give away weekly prizes through fortune cookies at participating […]Read More

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JETBLUE ANNOUNCES NEW DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE TO JOHN F. KENNEDY

Daily flights offer easy connections to many new U.S. and international destinations.   WARWICK, RI – January 15, 2025 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) welcomed today’s announcement that starting on May 1, 2025, JetBlue Airways will begin providing daily service to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). Fares start at just $49 and are scheduled […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket Hosts Inauguration of Mayor, City Council and

The City of Pawtucket hosted the Inauguration Ceremony for Mayor Donald R. Grebien, the Pawtucket City Council, and the Pawtucket School Committee. The event started with an Inaugural Mass, followed by the official swearing-in ceremony. Community members, local leaders, and dignitaries are invited to join this special occasion marking the start of Mayor Grebien’s next […]Read More

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Important Information on the RIBridges Cyber Attack

Rhode Island’s state government announced that RIBridges, Rhode Island’s system for administering social programs and benefits, was hit by a cyberattack. The State has reported that there is a high probability that a cybercriminal has obtained files with personally identifiable information of Rhode Islanders who have used the system. Current customers will not be able […]Read More