Giving Changes Everything is out now! In this issue of our twice-yearly magazine, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of College Visions, the oldest organization in the state that guides students from the college admissions process through graduation. We introduce “street medicine,” a program supported by the Foundation which is delivering health and social services […]Read More
PROVIDENCE STREET OVER I-295 IN WEST WARWICK TO CLOSE TWO
On Monday and Tuesday nights, April 1 and 2, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to close Providence Street (Route 33) over I-295 at the Providence Street Bridge in West Warwick for bridge work. The closure will allow RIDOT to install supports under the Providence […]Read More
Rain a Factor in Over 500,000 Crashes Every Year
AAA offers tips for drivers during spring, when risk increases Providence, RI, March 27, 2024—Spring showers might bring flowers, but they also bring crashes due to wet pavement. Every year, hundreds of thousands of crashes nationwide are attributed to rainy conditions: there were 539,290 crashes, 143,523 injuries and more than 2,600 deaths in 2021 […]Read More
Mayor Smiley and Mayor Hopkins Announce the Donation of ATVs
Collaboration between Providence, Cranston and the local nonprofit Lights and Sirens Donates 21 Vehicles to the Dominican Republic National Police PROVIDENCE, RI –Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined today by Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, Councilman John Goncalves, Cranston Chief of Police Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Director of International Affairs for the Dominican Republic Coronel Roberto Lerebours […]Read More
Statement Regarding Large Police Presence at Jenks Middle School/McCoy Stadium
Earlier this afternoon, Jenks Middle School received a concerning phone call prompting them to enact their emergency protocols. In conjunction with the Pawtucket Police Department and out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to evacuate the building. Jenks students are being dismissed from their evacuation site at McCoy Stadium, while the Police […]Read More
Citizens Announces $2.4M in Financial Empowerment Grants to Support 137
Funding supports growing need for education and investment as highlighted in new Junior Achievement/Citizens teen financial health survey Providence, RI (March 27, 2024) –Citizens today announced $2.4 million in financial empowerment grants to support 137 nonprofit organizations, including $415,000 to Junior Achievement as part of the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. The bank […]Read More
AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders
Week of March 18, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of March 18, 2024*: Elementary: Stadium School, Cranston – 97% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 99.1% High: Classical High School, Providence […]Read More
FITCH RATINGS AFFIRM THE CITY’S BOND RATING REMAINS A+ SINCE LAST RATING IN 2021 PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien today announced that the city has been informed by its financial advisor, that Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed the City of Pawtucket’s outstanding General Obligation (GO) Bonds, with a rating of ‘A+’ and a stable outlook. In […]Read More
Governor McKee Hosts Topping Off Ceremony for 150 Richmond
Major Milestone in the Development of State Health Labs, Life Science Facilities PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by numerous dignitaries in the I-195 District for a topping off and beam signing ceremony at 150 Richmond—a 7-story, 212,000-square-foot building to be anchored by PVD Labs and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) […]Read More
Join them tonight for the first Mayor’s Community Night at Curtis Elementary School, located at 582 Benefit Street, starting at 6:00 pm. Please use Door 1 for entry. While this particular meeting is in District 1, it is not limited to District 1 residents. If you’re unable to make it to your district’s meeting, feel […]Read More