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Senators Lawson and DiPalma Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – State Senators Louis DiPalma (SD12 Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton) and Valerie Lawson (SD14 East Providence) announced today that they are supporting and endorsing Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One.   Of his endorsement, Senate Finance Chairman Louis DiPalma said: “I’ve worked with Sandra since she was elected to […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces State House Marble to Undergo Cleaning

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that starting this month, the 125-year-old Rhode Island State House will have the entire surface of its Georgian marble professionally cleaned. Johnston-based East Coast Masonry & Restoration Inc. is charged with performing the work. The general contractor has a track record of demonstrated experience working on similar historical […]Read More

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Artist Spotlight: Sidy Maiga Announces Afrika Nyaga Drum & Dance

New Opportunity Announced for Downtown Activation on Friday, September 8  PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the Afrika Nyaga Drum and Dance Festival, a series of African-culture performances curated by local artist Sidy Maiga for Sunday afternoon at PVDFest on September 10, and a new opportunity for Downtown businesses to activate street spaces […]Read More

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RIPTA Extends “Ride Free Central Falls” Transit Pilot Program through

Passengers at the New Pawtucket-Central Falls Transit Center Can Board Buses for Free with Wave Central Falls, Rhode Island, July 27, 2023 – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today the extension of its year-long “Ride Free Central Falls” pilot program through December 31, 2023. The program, which launched in March 2022, is testing […]Read More