PAWTUCKET– Mayor Donald R. Grebien has announced the members of Pawtucket’s new Mayor’s Community Board, that was established via Executive Order to encourage a more cohesive environment for all citizens and visitors to the City of Pawtucket by promoting the values of diversity and inclusivity. “The City thanks everyone who expressed interest in serving on this […]Read More
This Tuesday morning, Incoming Governor Dan McKee was greeted with applause as he entered Cumberland Town Hall this morning to vote. Rhode Island is holding a special election Tuesday. Voters will decide on seven bond questions totaling $400 million in borrowing. Adding interest over the 20-year life of the bonds brings the total cost to […]Read More
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BCBSRI reaffirms commitment to addressing health inequities through grants targeted
The 2021 BlueAngel Community Health Grant program makes $500K investment in nine Rhode Island organizations; second round of funding brings total to $1 million PROVIDENCE, RI (March 1, 2021) – In a targeted effort to address some of the most basic health inequities for Rhode Islanders, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has […]Read More
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Langevin Votes to Implement Biden’s $1.9 Trillion “American Rescue Plan”
Budget reconciliation bill contains approximately $1.7 billion in state and local aid for RI, $1,400 relief payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, and support for a national vaccination plan WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a budget reconciliation bill that will support the implementation of President Joe […]Read More
This past Saturday, February 20th, the City of Pawtucket held its first of four municipal vacci nation clinics at St. Anthony’s Parish Center in Pawtucket. The clinic served over 480 elderly Pawtucket residents, most of which were over the age of 75. “Thank you to all of the volunteers, Lieutenant Governor McKee, Pawtucket EMS and […]Read More
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Project Undercover Delivers Diapers and Formula as Assistance Requests Increase
PROVIDENCE, RI — The rapid spread of COVID-19 this winter and the continued economic effects of the pandemic created a surge in requests for essential needs. Family Service of Rhode Island has seen parents with babies struggling to provide diapers, wipes, formula, clothes, and other basic children’s items as the pandemic continues to strain resources. FSRI […]Read More
$1.3 million cut in state funding would impact some of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable children and families in the middle of a pandemic when Head Start services are needed most. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Head Start Association is calling on Governor McKee and the General Assembly to reverse proposed cuts to state funding […]Read More
Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces that the Cranston Police Criminal Investigation Unit and Bureau of Criminal Identification are investigating an embezzlement from Taco Comfort Solutions, 1106 Cranston Street, Cranston, Rhode Island. Following an internal audit and investigation, Taco Comfort Solutions management filed a report with the Cranston Police Department […]Read More
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