Colonel Darnell S. Weaver, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, today announced that on Tuesday, August 30, 2023, members of the Rhode Island State Police arrested Nicholas L. Peguero, age 30, for felony assault, using a firearm when committing a crime of violence, license or permit […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Sandra Cano showed poise and confidence in her character and her responses on the issues at this evening’s debate hosted by WPRI. She continues to build momentum as we head into the final week of the Primary Election – and tonight proved that momentum is strong. Cano’s campaign manager, Erich Haslehurst, said, […]Read More
[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
PROVIDENCE, RI – Upon learning that candidate Don Carlson had withdrawn from the Special Congressional District 1 Race in the Democrat Primary, the Rhode Island Board of Elections notified all communities that are part of Congressional District 1 and directed them to put signage in their early voting booths, and voting booths that will be […]Read More
$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
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
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
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
RIDE, PPSD, Families Reach Settlement on Preschool Special Education Federal
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the ACLU of RI and RI Center for Justice announced that an agreement was reached settling the federal class action complaint recently filed by Parents Leading for Educational Equity (PLEE) and three children and their parents which alleged that the Providence Public School Department […]Read More
Magaziner Applauds Historic Announcement to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
Cranston, RI — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) applauded the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ announcement of the first 10 prescription drugs selected for Medicare price negotiation. This provision, included in the Inflation Reduction Act which was signed into law last year, grants Medicare the authority to negotiate lower drug prices for seniors and beneficiaries for the […]Read More