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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Hires Chief

Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an obstetrician-gynecologist with personal and professional ties to Rhode Island, comes from Mass General Brigham Health Plan PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an experienced physician and healthcare leader in Massachusetts with ties to Rhode Island, has been appointed chief medical officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) […]Read More

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Call for Entry: Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections

Art League RI and The Pawtucket Foundation are seeking submissions for their upcoming art installation, Downtown Pawtucket Crosswalk Box Connections, an open juried national project. Using color and design, the Crosswalk Boxes Connections project will be an important part of an overall branding effort for Downtown Pawtucket. The selected design(s) will be implemented into the boxes in the center of five intersections throughout the […]Read More

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Gov. McKee, RIDE, PPSD Announce Harry Kizarian Elementary Receives Elementary

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) are thrilled to announce that the Harry Kizirian Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program has officially been awarded the prestigious BrightStars 5-star rating. Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K is the second school in the District to receive this star […]Read More

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MAYOR’S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The Mayor’s Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 school year. The Mayor’s Scholarship Program is designed to aid students of low and moderate-income families in the City of Pawtucket to attend college, universities, and vocational-technical schools. All information provided will be confidential and only shared with the committee and appropriate staff members.  The application deadline […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2024 statewide

Proposed increase would affect more than 166,000 Rhode Islanders across individual plans and large and small employer group plans PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of objections with the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to requests to increase health insurance rates in 2024 filed by multiple health […]Read More

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MCCOY’S FINAL INNING

Questions Regarding the Event? Email pawtucketcityevents@gmail.com  McCoy’s Final Inning FAQ Does the event cost money to attend? No! The event is free to attend. However, if you are interested in purchasing food, or certain on-field activities, there is a cost.   Wristbands: 3,000 fans will be allowed onto the field for the fireworks display. Wristbands […]Read More

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Sandra Cano Launches First TV Ad

PAWTUCKET, RI – State Senator Sandra Cano, a Democrat running for U.S. Congress, today released her first television ad, titled “Her Story”. The ad highlights Senator Cano’s background as an immigrant who fled political conflict in Colombia, as a mother who has dealt with reproductive health issues, and as the daughter of a gun violence […]Read More