PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Save Democracy PAC, a political action committee dedicated to confronting and defeating Republican extremism by electing strong democratic leaders who will protect our right to vote, ensure the security of our elections and reform our broken campaign finance system, today endorsed Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for […]Read More
Ahead of PACT Act Anniversary, Rep. Magaziner Encourages Veterans to
Warwick, R.I. – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act (PACT Act), Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) encouraged veterans who were exposed to toxic substances to file a claim to receive benefits by an important August 9 deadline. The PACT Act — which was signed into law last August — expanded and extended […]Read More
As storms that cause heavy localized flooding continue to batter Massachusetts this summer, AAA is warning drivers to never drive on a flooded road. All too often, people underestimate the depth or force of flood waters and find themselves stranded and facing costly auto repairs, or worse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]Read More
Vehicular heatstroke has already claimed the lives of 10 children in the U.S. this year. Providence, RI, July 7, 2023 — With record hot temperatures upon us this year, AAA reminds motorists to take extra precautions to make sure children and pets are not left in vehicles. Deaths due to heatstroke often occur when caregivers […]Read More
Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Announces Mailing of Property Tax Bills with No
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today announced that property tax bills for the City of Woonsocket’s Fiscal Year 2024 (2023 tax bill) have been mailed and should be received by taxpayers early next week. The tax bills reflect no increases to the City’s prior year property tax rates, as well as the State’s complete phase […]Read More
Save the date for the City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Veterans Council’s annual Victory Day Ceremony at the Veterans Amphitheater, on Monday, August 14th at 11:00am!Read More
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
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
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
BCBSRI receives top score of 100 on national Disability Equality Index® PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has been designated a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion having received a score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index for the second consecutive year. A joint initiative administered by […]Read More