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Rhode Island Department of Education Launches Facilitated Individualized Education Program

New neutral facilitation service aims to improve school and family partnership and center student need; training with districts ongoing PROVIDENCE, RI — Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today announced that the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (RIDE) has launched its Facilitated Individualized Education Program (FIEP)/504 Plan Service to further support the needs of […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Makes History with Inaugural USL Championship Match

Club draws 1-1 against New Mexico United in front of sold out Beirne Stadium SMITHFIELD, R.I. (March 16, 2024) – Rhode Island FC’s historic inaugural match at Beirne Stadium came to a dramatic close Saturday evening in a 1-1 draw against New Mexico United. The physical matchup from start to finish was highlighted by a sold […]Read More

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Rep. Magaziner Secures Federal Funding for Cranston Police Department’s K-9

WARWICK, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a press conference to announce $344,000 in federal funding he secured for the Cranston Police Department to upgrade their K-9 vehicle fleet. “Law enforcement officers and their canine counterparts work tirelessly to keep Rhode Islanders safe, and we owe it to them to ensure they have the equipment […]Read More

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Drivers’ Fear of Self-Driving Cars Remains Strong

Providence, RI, March 14 , 2024—A new survey from AAA on autonomous vehicles (AVs) shows most U.S. drivers express fear (66%) or uncertainty (25%) regarding fully self-driving vehicles – continuing a lack-of-trust trend that peaked last year. However, interest in semi-autonomous technologies such as Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) and Lane Keeping Assistance remains high. The results suggest […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley Announces First Providence Recreation Soccer League

PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Recreation Department today announced the launch of the 2024 Recreation Soccer League. The league is the first of its kind in Providence, providing an opportunity for youth across Rhode Island to participate in an inclusive, weekly soccer experience. The league officially kicks off on Saturday, April 13 and […]Read More

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JLC LIVE Residential Construction Show Debuts New Education Tracks, Spanish

PROVIDENCE, RI / ACCESSWIRE / February 22, 2024 / JLC LIVE New England, the region’s most anticipated and extensive event dedicated to residential construction returns March 22 and 23 (Education 21-23) to the Rhode Island Convention Center. For nearly 30 years, 10,000 builders, remodelers and crews gather in Providence for exemplary education led by renowned experts […]Read More