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Coalition supports Healthy School Meals for All bill sponsored by

Providence, R.I. – A coalition of more than 30 local organizations joined together today in the Statehouse library in support of “Healthy School Meals for All,” a policy which would offer free breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of their household income, as part of the school day. The group is supporting proposed legislation […]Read More

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PVDFest to Return September 8-10

Providence’s Signature Arts Festival to Close Summer 2023 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of the Department of Art, Culture, Tourism (ACT) Joe Wilson Jr. today announced the return of PVDFest, Providence’s signature arts festival, happening September 8-10, 2023. PVDFest 2023 will bring the City together once again to celebrate Providence’s world-renowned […]Read More

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The City of Pawtucket Hires Charles “Chachi” Carvalho as Chief

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket has officially hired Charles “Chachi” Carvalho as the new Chief Equity Officer. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, Carvalho will lead the city in its commitment and strategy to be a diverse, antiracist, equitable, and inclusive organization.   “We are thrilled to have a dynamic leader like Chachi joining our team,” […]Read More

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City of Pawtucket Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Irish Flag

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket and Mayor Donald R. Grebien celebrated Saint Patrick’s Day with the annual Irish Flag Raising Ceremony. Members of the community were invited to attend the event, held in the Pawtucket City Hall Lobby on Friday morning. The flag-raising is coordinated by the Pawtucket Saint Patrick’s Day Parade Committee.   “The City is […]Read More

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RABIES CLINIC

Attention Pawtucket Residents – Rhode Island General Law requires all Dogs, Cats (including indoor cats), and ferrets be vaccinated against Rabies. The City of Pawtucket is hosting a clinic this Saturday, from 10-12 at the Paul J. Wildenhain Memorial Animal Shelter (Slater Park).Read More