Starting on Friday night, November 3, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin the process of sliding in a new bridge deck for Route 37 eastbound over the Pawtuxet River, near the Pontiac Avenue exit, in Cranston. This operation will require a complete closure of Route 37 eastbound between I-295 and I-95, lasting […]Read More
Reed Welcomes President Biden’s National Security Supplemental Request
RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Today, after President Biden submitted to Congress a request for national security assistance, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, who is currently on a CODEL overseas, issued the following statement: “At a momentous time, President Biden is […]Read More
Providence, RI, October 19, 2023—With nearly a quarter of Americans still unaware of Move Over laws in all 50 states, AAA Northeast is observing National Move Over Day on October 19 of this year asking drivers to challenge themselves to always slow down and move whenever they see any vehicle on the side of the […]Read More
FSRI Awarded $4M Grant to Expand Equitable Access to Mental
PROVIDENCE, RI – October 20, 2023 – Rhode Island children and families will now have expanded access to critical mental health services thanks to a $4,000,000, four-year grant to improve and advance the capacity of Family Service of Rhode Island’s (FSRI) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]Read More
ARPA Funding PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilors received proposed changes for the spending of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mayor Brett Smiley proposes amending two ARPA ordinances that would shift spending the remaining funds on long-term investments, such as infrastructure, improving city services, and housing. Cranston Street Armory Investments Total allocation $1,000,000 Increase […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to help make homeownership attainable for more veterans, active duty service members, and widowed military spouses, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a special VA Home Loan Program. The VA Home Loan Program is the primary tool for helping veterans and their spouses achieve the American dream of […]Read More
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Enjoyed 2023 Leading Women
WARWICK, RI (October 19, 2023) — On October 19, 2023, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England celebrated our Leading Women of Distinction Awards at the Squantum Association in East Providence. Our 2023 Leading Women of Distinction honorees have made incredible contributions throughout our local community. All are amazing women who have made a significant, positive impact […]Read More
The Rhode Island State Police today announced that on Thursday, October 19, 2023, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, assisted by members of the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Bristol Police Department, arrested Collin Gaska, age 37, of 14 Peckham Place, Bristol, Rhode Island on firearms and narcotics charges. This […]Read More
Thirteenth Top 10 “Best Airport” honor for PVD since 2017 Warwick, RI – October 20, 2023 – USA Today has named Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) as a winner in the 2023 “USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest for “Best Small Airport” in the nation for 2023. PVD placed 7th in […]Read More
McKee Administration Shares Video Update of State House Restoration, Preservation
PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today shared a video update on the State House preservation and restoration project announced by Governor McKee in late July. Watch the video, here. “Rhode Island is fortunate to have one of the most beautiful state houses in the country,” said Governor McKee. “It was clear that the building’s facade was in […]Read More