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Governor McKee Sign Housing Legislative Package into Law

WARWICK, RI – On Thursday, Governor Dan McKee  ceremonially sign a slate of bills into law aimed at continuing the State’s momentum in addressing the housing crisis. The Governor was joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi who championed the housing package, as well as Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi, bill sponsors […]Read More

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Governor McKee, First Lady, DEM Announce New Round of Litter-Free

Funding open to all types of projects; cleanups focused on coastal cleanups will be given priority PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced a new round of available microgrants for fall cleanups through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program. This latest round of […]Read More

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CCRI Announces Historic $2 Million Anonymous Gift to Launch CCRI

Largest Individual Private Gift in CCRI’s 60-Year History to Fund Groundbreaking Student Success Initiative Warwick, RI – As the Community College of RI celebrated the kick-off the college’s 60th anniversary at its Opening Day Convocation ceremony, Interim President Dr. Rosemary Costigan announced the college has received a historic $2 million anonymous gift, the largest individual […]Read More

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Ten Florida Destinations Available From Rhode Island T. F. Green

PVD now offers more Florida destinations than Logan Warwick, RI – With the recent announcement from Breeze Airways of service to Daytona Beach, Florida, beginning in February 2025, Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) now offers travelers a selection of ten nonstop Florida destinations, more than Boston Logan International Airport (BOS). Florida destinations […]Read More

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Rhode Island T. F. GREEN International AIRPORT NOMINATED BY USA

Airport fans can now vote for Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport. WARWICK, RI – Monday, August 26, 2024 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) is proud to announce that it has once again been nominated by USA TODAY in their “10Best Readers’ Choice Travel awards” for 2024! USA TODAY’s editors and […]Read More

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West Avenue Fire Station Re-Opens After Extensive Renovations

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has officially re-opened Fire Station One, on West Avenue, after being closed for seven years. The station, which has been a staple in the neighborhood for over a century, will now resume its role in safeguarding local residents. The grand reopening ceremony, held yesterday, was attended by city officials, police and […]Read More