The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality until Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At last night’s public meeting, the Board of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank voted to award a total of $1 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds to the communities of Central Falls, New Shoreham, Burrillville, and Glocester for the completion of actionable, impactful projects identified through a request for proposals process. “The Infrastructure Bank […]Read More
Providence Children’s Museum is packing its calendar with playful programming for its Fall of Fun. The Fall of Fun will include weekend Maker Studio activities, a new Creativity Exhibit, drop off classes, and a packed Cultural Connections schedule to enhance the visitor experience. “Having just celebrated our 45th birthday, PCM can honestly say we’ve had […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – The RIght from the Start Campaign and Children’sFriend are hosting a 2022 RI Gubernatorial candidates forum to discuss the issues impacting the state’s youngest children. This voter information forum will focus on the main questions: What will our next Governor do to ensure the well-being of our youngest children? Children have been especially hard hit by the COVID […]Read More
NEWPORT, R.I. – Today Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green welcomed federal officials, state education chiefs, and workforce representatives for the Reimagining Education & New England’s Workforce (RENEW) Summit 2022. The summit, held in collaboration with the Partnership for Rhode Island, convened U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona, U.S. Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical and […]Read More
The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island (WFRI), a leader in gender equity and policy work impacting women in Rhode Island, is proud to announce their Women Leading Change Celebration to be held on Thursday, September 29, 2022. The hybrid event’s theme is Centering Equity; participants can either attend in person or watch virtually. The Women […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island got some much needed rain today, but drought-stricken farmers need a lot more rain to fall in order to weather this summer’s severe dry spell. Today, they got some federal relief with U.S. Senator Jack Reed announcing that Rhode Island has received a disaster declaration from the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]Read More
WARWICK, RI – Continuing his #RIMomuntum Tour, Governor Dan McKee was joined today by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, legislators, and advocates to highlight new legislative initiatives and budget investments aimed at strengthening the state’s behavioral health care system. Among the investments included in the budget signed by the Governor in June are: $30 million to begin the transition […]Read More
WARWICK, RI – Continuing his #RIMomentum Tour at the Pilgrim Senior Center in Warwick, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, other elected leaders and advocates to highlight recently passed legislative and budget initiatives that support Rhode Island’s senior population. Among those investments is $4 million in the FY23 […]Read More
GoLocalProv News Team Reynaldo Almonte with Latino Public Radio (LPR) and GoLocalProv News Editor Kate Nagle will co-host LPR’s “Political BBQ” this Saturday at 6 PM. The event will feature candidates that are running for statewide leadership, which includes Governor, Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, General Treasurer and Attorney General plus candidates for Congressional Districts […]Read More
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