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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

Week of April 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of April 29, 2024*: Elementary: SouthSide Elementary Charter School – 97.7% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98% High: East Greenwich High […]Read More

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154 New Eagle Scouts Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner

Manny Bagaco, David Paulson and Stephen Hinger Honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award CRANSTON, R.I. – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America celebrated the achievements of 154 young people who earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in 2023 at their annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on Tuesday. This year’s class included two female Eagle Scouts, highlighting […]Read More

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Reed, Whitehouse to Join RIBBA Ribbon Cutting at New HQ

PROVIDENCE, RI – On Tuesday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m., U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will join with Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association (RIBBA); Providence Mayor Brett Smiley; David Cicilline, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation; and community partners to celebrate the official opening of […]Read More

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Providence Police make apprehension in 2023 June Street Homicide

Following investigation, Providence Police Detectives apprehended Nathan Rodriguez (DOB 7/1/2001) for the drive by shooting/murder of Jhensen Baldayac, age 34, which occurred on August 3, 2023 on June Street.  Rodriguez was charged with murder, two counts of assault with a deadly weapon (ADW), conspiracy and other firearm related charges. During this incident, two additional individuals […]Read More

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Providence Public Schools, Announces Graduation Ceremonies Schedule for Class of

Congratulations, Seniors You Did It! PROVIDENCE, RI – Mark your calendars for the celebrations! The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is thrilled to announce the graduation schedule for the Class of 2024! Ceremonies will be held for all PPSD high schools starting Tuesday, June 11 and ending Wednesday, June 18 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium at 1 Ave […]Read More