WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of a key vote, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who supports strong, reasonable, bipartisan border security reform, today warned that Congressional Republicans are out of order when it comes to fixing disorder at the border and implored them to stop blocking bipartisan border security fixes. Negotiators from both parties worked for weeks […]Read More
CEO and Founder of Breeze Airways David Neeleman joined by Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Iftikhar Ahmad, RIAC CEO to celebrate the major expansion of additional flight routes, jobs, and annual passengers over the next five years for T.F. Green International Airport. “What a day as we continue to […]Read More
Nonstop to Puerto Rico, as well as nonstop and direct
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation today welcomed the launch of nonstop flights to Denver, Colorado provided by Breeze Airways. The new service from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) to Denver International Airport (DEN) is now available on Thursdays and Sundays. Breeze Airways will increase frequency to four times weekly during the summer […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha, Save The Bay, legislative leaders call for
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha alongside Topher Hamblett, Executive Director of Save The Bay, Senator Victoria Gu, Representative Terri Cortvriend, and advocates called for the passage of a bill that would reform the Coastal Resource Management Council (CRMC) into a Department of Coastal Resources under the executive branch. If passed, this legislation […]Read More
Members of Kent Hospital’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Council participated in a landscaping beautification project outside of the hospital’s main entrance on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The project included placing several dozen plants along the drive lanes that welcome visitors to the hospital. DEI council members were joined by Kevin Martins, Ed.D., Vice […]Read More
RI Delegation Delivers $21M NIH Grant to Support Cutting-Edge Biomedical
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island researchers and scientists will receive a $21 million federal grant to strengthen the biomedical workforce pipeline and boost the state’s ability to carry out and expand innovation in the field of biomedical research. […]Read More
Celebrating AAPI Month in Pawtucket and the story of Tow Fong, a beloved resident and entrepreneur, who hosted a Chinese New Year celebration in 1901. The event, attended by both the local Chinese community and dignitaries, reflected an embrace and appreciation of AAPI cultures in Pawtucket over a century ago. Read More
Mayor Grebien Sharing Events That Happen Last Week In Pawtucket
Last week, Mayor Grebien has issued a proclamation for the City of Pawtucket, which declares Lupus World Day on May 10th in recognition of Lupus Awareness Month. Join us in raising awareness about the impact of lupus and advocating for increased support for research and care for those affected. Mayor Grebien was thrilled to attend […]Read More
Mayor Smiley, ACT Announce 2025 Project Fund Awardees
28 Providence Grantees to Receive Funding for Arts and Community Programs PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today announced the first round of 2025 Project Fund awardees, delivering $82,500 to 28 artists and organizations that enrich Providence’s cultural landscape and foster community engagement throughout the city. […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to improve public health, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, today announced over $19 million in federal funding through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for community health centers and medical research for Rhode Island institutions. Over $7 million […]Read More