As many have learned, the first homicide in RI of 2021 occurred in Providence this past weekend. It is a painful reminder that we, as a City, need to continue to work together to address the systemic issues that lead to these crimes. We know families thrive when protective factors are robust in their lives and […]Read More
City Hall to Close to the Public on Fridays except for Voting PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket will be instituting a third round of the Workshare Program after the completion of the second round in the end of 2020. The City, having offset $1 million from the two previous WorkShare rounds, anticipates offsetting another $300 […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI – Blackstone Valley Community Health Care (BVCHC) has been leading the way through theCOVID-19 pandemic, offering patients telehealth, covid testing and evaluation and in person visits in a safeenvironment. In doing so, we are able to meet our patients where they are. BVCHC administered its first dosesof the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to frontline […]Read More
YMCA invites you to join free RESET challenge to reenergize spirit, mind and body PAWTUCKET, RI (January 5, 2021) – Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired in these COVID-19 times? The YMCA of Pawtucket with branches in Pawtucket, Lincoln, Woonsocket and Coventry invites all in the community to participate in a free six-week […]Read More
Mayor Donald R. Grebien This past year was difficult for all of us amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Our community partners, businesses, and residents showed their resilience and willingness to help others. As we turn the page onto a new year, we are thankful for all of the tireless frontline healthcare workers, our brave public […]Read More
This evening the Rhode Island State Police will participate in a drunk driving victim honor patrol in memory of Lieutenant Robert Cabral, a Swansea, Massachusetts police officer who was killed by a drunk driver on November 5, 2005 while on duty. “Tonight we have additional Troopers working across the state to apprehend and arrest drunk drivers in honor of Lieutenant Robert Cabral. We want our […]Read More
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association (RIPCA) is pleased to announce that it will be participating in Mothers Against Drunk Driving-Rhode Island’s annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which is taking place over the next month. The goal of the campaign is to honor victims who have lost their lives, or […]Read More
CENTRAL FALLS– Mayor James A. Diossa and the 10 Minute Walk campaign announced today that Central Falls recently became the third city in the U.S. where 100% of its residents have a park or green space within a 10-minute walk, or ½ mile, of home. The city has made steady progress to expand access to […]Read More
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Treasurer Magaziner Recognizes Seven RI Champions with “Distinguished Service” Awards
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner held his inaugural “General Treasurer’s Distinguished Service Awards” ceremony. During the ceremony, the Treasurer recognized seven Rhode Island individuals and organizations who have been strong partners to the Office of the General Treasurer in supporting increased economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders. “I’m so proud to award the first-ever […]Read More