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Mayor Smiley Invites the Community to Attend the EAT, PLAY,

PROVIDENCE, RI – On Saturday, April 27,  at 10 am. Mayor P. Brett Smiley will join Providence Public Schools Superintendent Javier Montañez in welcoming Providence students, youth, family and community members to the Summer Opportunities Fair happening at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. Families will be able to learn more and sign up for […]Read More

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Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade to Perform Ceremonial Coin Toss Tonight

The Champ will take midfield before Rhode Island FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC PAWTUCKET, R.I. (April 26, 2024) – Tonight, Providence native and former World Boxing Organization (WBO) Middleweight Champion Demetrius “Boo Boo” Andrade will take part in the ceremonial pre-match coin toss before Rhode Island FC takes on defending USL Championship title winners Phoenix Rising FC at […]Read More

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Signups are Open to Join Local Girl Scout Troops

Warwick, RI—April 25, 2024— Are you interested in joining Girl Scouts? Girls and gender expansive youth that are rising kindergartens through 12th grade and adults are invited to join Girl Scouts by participating in an early-registration program with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England. As a Girl Scout, you’ll have the chance to explore the world around […]Read More

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Exciting News: U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is running for RE-ELECTION!

Today, Sheldon Whitehouse announced that he is seeking a fourth term in the U.S. Senate to continue fighting for Rhode Island. Rhode Island Democrats will come together to support the re-election of Senator Whitehouse in November. U.S. Senator Jack Reed “Sheldon Whitehouse is an incredibly effective senator and a great champion for working families.  He’s […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces First Round of Funding for Community Learning

SMITHFIELD, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the approval of over $28 million in awards for 12 community learning centers funded with federal dollars through the State’s Community Learning Center Municipal Grant program. A key component of the administration’s Learn365RI Initiative, the grant program is designed to help municipalities create state-of-the-art spaces that offer programming to […]Read More