Modified school choice process focuses on neighborhood options Providence public school registration for fall kindergarten has opened and will run through May 21, 2021. Students must be 5 years old by September 1, 2021 in order to qualify for placement. Kindergarten placement will be decided by lottery, but most school choices this year will be limited […]Read More
Through executive action, Biden extends a ban on home foreclosures for federally backed mortgages through end of June & offers a boost to Sen. Reed’s plan help protect struggling homeowners and communities by preventing other avoidable foreclosures, and utility and Internet shut offs WASHINGTON, DC – With a federal foreclosure moratorium set to expire next month […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing that the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19 has been identified in samples from three Rhode Island patients. The variant was identified in these samples yesterday evening. One patient was in their 60s, one patient was in their 50s, and one patient was in their 20s. These samples […]Read More
Funds will support a program that helps formerly homeless families transition to permanent homes. MIDDLETOWN, RI — Today Family Service of Rhode Island and Lucy’s Hearth announced that they have received a Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island Grant in the amount of $50,000. This grant is intended to aid in the successful transition from homelessness and […]Read More
BCBSRI members can earn up to $500 in cash rewards PROVIDENCE, RI (February 16, 2021) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has launched SmartShopper, a digital healthcare shopping and savings program that helps members compare providers and find the most cost-effective practitioner and location of their choice. Members can earn up to $500 in […]Read More
Seven days’ worth of children’s meals available on Wednesday, Feb. 17 During the week of February vacation, Providence Public School District will hold a meal distribution event on Wednesday, Feb. 17, that will include seven days’ worth of breakfasts, lunches and dinners for any children under the age of 18. To better accommodate families, the school district, in […]Read More
Providence, R.I., February 15, 2021 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up three cents from last week ($2.43), averaging $2.46 per gallon. Today’s price is 13 cents higher than a month ago ($2.33) and 2 cents cheaper than February 15, 2020 ($2.48). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 4 cents lower than the national average. “The pandemic discount is almost […]Read More
AAA Northeast is aiming to keep hard-working health care workers healthy and safe on the roads by delivering boxes of nutritious snacks and free AAA memberships to hospitals across the state on Wednesday in honor of National Random Acts of Kindness Day. AAA employees will caravan with AAA emergency vehicles displaying a “Thank You to […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Incoming Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on Rhode Island’s vaccine rollout: “Like most Rhode Islanders, I am not satisfied with the current administration’s progress on vaccine distribution, especially as we see our neighbors in Connecticut ranked among the top in the nation. Speeding up vaccine distribution is my top priority. […]Read More
Martes 16 de febrero 6:00 PM Regístrese aquí virtual Acompáñenos El Alcalde Jorge O. Elorza, La Presidenta del Concejo Sabina Matos, y María Bisonó, Dana Holmgren, y Manuel Ortíz del Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island para un taller comunitario virtual sobre el COVID-19. ¡COMPLETAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL! Temas incluidos:• COVID-19 101• Rastreo de Contactos• Investigación de […]Read More
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