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
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
Join City Council President Sabina Matos and the Elisha Project for an event with free food and face masks! This will be a drive-thru event. Please enter Kelley Street on Magnolia Street. Residents are also able to walk-in to the event.Mask wearing and social distancing are expected and required. Thank you for your cooperation!Please Note: […]Read More
HUD-VASH voucher to provide housing for veterans BOSTON – The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) today announced it is awarding $298,280 in rental assistance in Rhode Island to house 30 veterans at risk of experiencing homelessness. This funding is part of $46 million being awarded nationally. The supportive housing assistance is provided […]Read More
Lt. Governor Dan McKee is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Sharon Harmon to accept AT&T’s donation to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund at the Schofield Armory in Cranston. (Photo taken pre-Pause.) CRANSTON, RI – Lt. Governor Dan McKee today announced a $10,000 donation from AT&T to the Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund. AT&T’s donation will […]Read More
To Be Picked Up on Trash Day Pawtucket –The City of Pawtucket and the Department of Public Works yard waste and leaf pickup program will be ending for the season on the week beginning Monday, December 7th and ending Friday, December 11th. Residents are asked to place leaf bags out on their normal trash pickup day. Leaf […]Read More
The City of Pawtucket, in accordance with the Pause in Rhode Island, has announced that City Hall will be closed to the public from November 30th to December 13th. “As coronavirus cases continue to increase during these unprecedented times and with the upcoming ‘Pause,’ we need to ensure that our hardworking municipal employees and our residents […]Read More
Sales of new homes in the US ebbed slightly in October compared with the prior month, but remained significantly above year-ago levels, according to data released Wednesday. Sales of new single-family homes were a seasonally adusted rate of 999,000 last month, according to Commerce Department data. That was a 0.3 percent drop from the September […]Read More
Now more than ever, the Food Bank needs help feeding hungry families. PROVIDENCE, RI. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank kicked off its annual Holiday Drive today at a time when they are distributing 30% more food than in previous years due to the effects of COVID-19. “Since the outbreak of the pandemic, we’ve seen a […]Read More
PAWTUCKET U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “I’m saddened and heartbroken by the passing of my friend, Jorge Cardenas. Our state has truly lost a gentle giant and champion.” “A native of Peru, Jorge was a community leader whose passion for service, particularly in the area of education, was contagious. I […]Read More
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