Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium, featuring over a dozen exhibits, three touch tanks, and species that come from (and are returned to) Narragansett Bay, opens March 28. NEWPORT, R.I. – March 12, 2024 – Downtown Newport’s newest attraction now has an opening date: Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium will open on Thursday, March 28. […]Read More
RI Cherry Blossom Princess Announcement and Crowning Ceremony with Gov.
Alexandria Evers Named 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess Delegate Crowning Ceremony On March 20th Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, the State Society of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Japan American Society are pleased to announce that Cumberland native, Alexandria Evers is the 2024 Rhode Island Cherry Blossom Princess and will represent our state at […]Read More
Presidential Trade and Investment Mission: Partnering with the U.S. Private
MANILA, Philippines – From March 11-12, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo led a delegation of senior executives from 22 prominent U.S. businesses and non-profit organizations on a first-of-its-kind Presidential Trade and Investment Mission to the Philippines. The Mission delivers on President Biden’s commitment during Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s May 2023 visit to Washington, […]Read More
City of Providence Announces 2024 PVDFest Dates
Creative Capital’s Signature Event Returns Downtown September 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that PVDFest will take place on September 6-7, 2024, transforming downtown Providence into a bustling hub of artistic expression, live music, food and more. In partnership with FirstWorks, the signature event welcomes thousands of attendees of all ages to […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner to Hold Press Conference Announcing Federal Funding Secured
WARWICK, R.I. — On Thursday, March 14, 2024, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) will hold a press conference celebrating $344,000 in federal funding he secured for the Cranston Police Department to upgrade their K-9 vehicle fleet. The patrol canines assist Cranston Police Department patrol officers in search and rescue operations of missing persons – including individuals with Alzheimer’s […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Yesterday, March 11, 2024, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced his Reelection Campaign. The speaking program included remarks from Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer, Governor Dan McKee, RIFC Head Coach Khano Smith, Director of Project Health Cape Verde Elizabeth Moreira, and former and current Tolman High School students, Fatmata “Binta” Barrie and Justin […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Sign Law Requiring All City-Owned Buildings to
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join Councilor Sue AnderBois, Director of Sustainability Priscilla De La Cruz, Secretary-Treasurer of Rhode Island AFL-CLO Patrick Crowley and Executive Director of Climate Jobs Rhode Island Mike Roles tomorrow to officially sign the Energy Efficiency and Carbon Neutral Goals for Municipal Buildings ordinance. This ordinance marks Providence’s commitment […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a Providence woman has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with leaving the scene of a hit and run crash that killed an 85-year-old Providence […]Read More
Reed Delivers $263,000 Boost for Genesis Center to Expand Health
PROVIDENCE, RI – As more Rhode Islanders seek out opportunities to gain in-demand skills to enter the workforce, the Genesis Center (GC) in Providence is stepping up to expand and enhance their health care workforce training programs. In an effort to prepare more health care professionals to enter the workforce in Rhode Island, U.S. Senator Jack […]Read More
Sunshine & Sea: Spring Break Travelers Cruising and Heading South
While Northeasterners eagerly await the arrival of sunny skies and warm temps here at home, AAA Northeast’s travel booking data shows the Sunshine State tops the list of spring break destinations this year. Orlando is the top destination for those traveling in March and April, followed by: Aruba The Bahamas Punta Cana The Caribbean Bermuda European River […]Read More