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Breeze Airways Will Make Providence Their Number One Airport

At an airport event, Neeleman announced the that T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) will become the carrier’s largest airport by capacity and departures, with consistent growth over the next five year. It will surpass Charleston, S.C. as Breeze’s number one airport by the end of this year.   Two years ago, Breeze Airways announced a […]Read More

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Tourism to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island is now easier

JetBlue announces direct flights from Providence to San Juan, Puerto Rico JetBlue will begin offering nonstop service from T.F.G. International Airport, Rhode Island, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in October. Groups of friends and families are reserving their flights to enjoy “La Isla del Encanto”. Politicians and merchants will be received by tourists on […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket Sees Impact of “Small Business Relief Grant

Funds Still Available! Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket is still accepting applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program aimed at supporting local businesses affected by the economic challenges of recent years. Made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act funds, this initiative provides essential assistance to small businesses. Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Director of […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket Re-Establishes Neighborhood Task Force Program to Tackle

Asking Neighborhood Residents to Come be Certified to Cite Properties PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket’s Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement, and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, have announced the reinstitution of the Neighborhood Task Force Program. The initiative will certify volunteer residents to assist the Code Enforcement Division in citing properties that are blighted, rundown, […]Read More

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Congressman Gabe Amo Hosts Ranking Member John Larson at East

Amo welcomed longtime champion for seniors and Social Security to Rhode Island’s First District East Providence, R.I. – Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) welcomed Committee on Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (CT-01) to East Providence Senior Center to discuss support for the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R.4583), a landmark piece of legislation […]Read More

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McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative.   The RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries. The mini grants, approved by the RI Commerce […]Read More

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City of Providence Opening Cooling Centers, Splashpads and Water Parks

Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that due to extreme heat conditions expected June 18, 19, 20 and 21 splashpads and water parks will open two weeks early and cooling centers will be […]Read More

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Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund and Site Readiness Program. “As a former mayor, I know how important Main Streets are to the economic success of our municipalities and small […]Read More