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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Build Excitement for Full Weekend of PVDFest

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., PVDFest Producing Partner and FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher, City Council President Rachel Miller, PVDFest partners, artists, and sponsors today gathered in celebration ahead of the City’s ninth annual PVDFest, happening this weekend, September 8-10, at the 195 […]Read More

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Skypath Security Inc. Partners with the City of Pawtucket, Rhode

East Greenwich/ Pawtucket, RI –  Skypath Security Inc., a leading provider of advanced security solutions, is proud to announce its partnership with the City of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to deploy its Innovative Mobile Defense Platform™. This innovative technology, built on a military-grade platform, protects the children in Pawtucket’s schools and ensure the safety of people in […]Read More

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Governor McKee Highlights Child Care Assistance for Eligible College Students

Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) helps make quality child care accessible and affordable PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Secretary and Chair of the Children’s Cabinet Richard Charest, Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Interim President Dr. Rosemary Costigan, and Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Hires Karl Spratt as Assistant Coach and

PAWTUCKET, RI –  Rhode Island FC continues to gain momentum as they move closer to the start of the 2024 USL Championship season. Head Coach and General Manager Khano Smith announced today that Karl Spratt has joined the team’s technical staff as Assistant Coach and Director of Goalkeeping. Spratt joins Coach Smith, Assistant Coach Dave […]Read More

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House Minority Whip Place’s Military Spouse Professional Licensure Portability Bill

State House, Providence – Rhode Island House Minority Whip David Place offers the following statement regarding his bill, H5335aa — pertaining to professional license portability for military spouses, being signed into law by Governor McKee:             Licensure reform is a priority in my legislative agenda, and I am pleased that my bill to assist military […]Read More

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DUE TO EXTREME AND LINGERING HEAT, PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ANNOUNCES

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. In light of the current extreme heat conditions forecasted for our area, PPSD will temporarily close 19 Providence public schools on Thursday, September 7. The following schools will be closed tomorrow, September 7 […]Read More

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Rep. Magaziner to Hold Labor Roundtable with Striking RI Members

WARWICK, RI — On Thursday, September 7, 2023, Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) will hold an open-press labor roundtable discussion with Rhode Island members of SAG-AFTRA who have been on strike while seeking better pay, benefits, and working conditions.   On June 5, 2023, SAG-AFTRA voted in favor of a strike authorization by 98%. Among SAG-AFTRA’s requests are increased […]Read More

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Home Maintenance and Repair Programming Announced Providence Preservation Society Empowers

Providence, September 7, 2023 – Rhode Islanders who live in old buildings – nearly 70% of the population in Providence – have a new go-to resource for all their home repair, maintenance, and renovation needs. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is launching the fall schedule for Building Works, a new initiative aimed at teaching practical […]Read More