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Mayor Brett Smiley, Colonel Perez Announce Arrest of 19 Individuals

PROVIDENCE, RI—Today Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that following a several months long investigation, the Providence Police Department obtained 25 arrest warrants for individuals involved in the organized possession and distribution of illegal narcotics in the Kennedy Plaza area. At this time, 19 of those individuals have been apprehended […]Read More

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Newport Leaders Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

PROVIDENCE, RI – Current and Former Newport Leaders including School Committee Members Stephanie Winslow and Kendra Meunter, former School Committee Member Aida Neary, and Former Mayor and City Councilwoman Jamie Bova today announced their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. These Newport leaders join the ever-growing diverse coalition […]Read More

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East Bay Newspapers Editorial Board Endorses Gabe Amo for Congress

[Providence, RI] – Today, the East Bay Newspapers Editorial Board, representing the Barrington Times, Bristol Phoenix, East Providence, Portsmouth Times, Sakonnet Times, and Warren Times Gazette, endorsed Gabe Amo’s campaign for Congress. The endorsement was released this morning and will run in-print in six newspapers throughout the East Bay that will be delivered to residents today and tomorrow.   The […]Read More

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$10,000 MHARI Scholarship: Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Behavioral

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is offering a $10,000 scholarship, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavioral healthcare. This program aims to award scholarships to graduate students from diverse backgrounds studying in behavioral health programs in Rhode Island. Supporting today’s students will diversify tomorrow’s mental health professionals, and increase access to treatment and […]Read More

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Governor McKee’s SBA Disaster Declaration for Block Island Approved

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that his Administration’s request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been approved for businesses and residents of Block Island impacted by the fire at the Harborside Inn on Aug. 18. “The fire at the Harborside Inn was devastating for Block Island residents and […]Read More

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PVDFest: Safety and Transportation Information for Sept 8-10

PROVIDENCE, RI– PVDFest has released the following logistic, safety and transportation information for community members and visitors. For more information on festival programming and scheduling, visit www.pvdfest.com. A full schedule and map will be released in the coming days. Festival Overview In the ninth year, PVDFest continues to expand programming and partnerships to showcase Providence as the Creative […]Read More

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Pawtucket Arts Festival Celebrates its 25th Year!

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Arts Festival proudly announces the remarkable milestone of its 25th annual celebration, scheduled to captivate audiences from September 1st to September 10th, 2023. With a legacy of a quarter-century, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary array of artistic events and activities, showcasing the enduring spirit of creativity that has not only […]Read More