The City of Pawtucket has issued a CITYWIDE PARKING BAN beginning at 5:00 pm today, February 22nd, until further notice. The PARKING BAN will be strictly enforced. Vehicles not moved will be subject to a fine and towed. For more information, including alternative parking options, visit www.pawtucketri.gov.Read More
Due to expected snow conditions, all locations of Navigant Credit Union, including the Contact Center, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 23rd, to ensure the safety of our members and employees. As always, our online banking and mobile banking services remain available 24/7. Thank you for your understanding. Please stay safe.Read More
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Governor McKee Declares State of Emergency, Issues Travel Ban Ahead
Governor Enables Activation of Rhode Island National Guard to Support Statewide Response Governor Activates State Emergency Operations Center State Government Closed on Monday PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today declared a State of Emergency for Rhode Island, issued a travel ban, and enabled the activation of the Rhode Island National Guard as needed ahead of blizzard […]Read More
Forecasts are calling for a significant snowstorm to impact Rhode Island from Sunday night into Monday. Heavy, wet snow combined with strong wind gusts could damage trees and bring down power lines, leading to potential outages. Our crews are mobilizing in advance and will be pre-staged across the state to respond quickly and safely as […]Read More
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Governor McKee Updates Rhode Islanders on State Preparations for Winter
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today outlined the preparations and resources his administration has mobilized in advance of the upcoming winter storm, which is expected to bring blizzard conditions throughout the state. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Rhode Island beginning on Sunday, February 22, at 4:00 p.m. “With […]Read More
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City of Providence Announces Citywide Parking Ban Ahead of Winter
Snow removal efforts, warming centers, and city services are in place as a winter storm approaches PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) today urged Providence residents to take appropriate precautions as a winter storm is forecast to bring significant hazardous conditions to the city from Sunday, February […]Read More
The City of Pawtucket has issued a CITYWIDE PARKING BAN beginning at 5:00 pm tomorrow, February 22nd, until further notice. Street parking will not be permitted during this ban. For more information, including alternative parking options, visit www.pawtucketri.gov.Read More
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Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence
Construction-related activities continue on the Washington Bridge Rebuild project, including design, survey, permit applications, and material ordering. On Monday morning, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, motorists can expect one-way traffic for bridge inspections on Gano Street and Waterfront Drive under the Washington Bridge. On Tuesday night, February 24, and Tuesday and […]Read More
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Magaziner Announces Nurses Union President as State of the Union
Magaziner will bring Lynn Blais, President of United Nurses and Allied Professionals, to Draw Attention to the Devastating Impacts of Trump and Republicans’ Cuts to Health Care WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that Lynn Blais, President of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP), will be his guest for President Trump’s State […]Read More
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Foulkes Blasts McKee Over IT Failure Affecting State Workers’ Pay
Providence, RI — Helena Buonanno Foulkes released a statement following reporting that the McKee administration is asking state workers to determine how much they are owed in wages from the State’s botched Enterprise Resource Planning System rollout: “Due to the pattern of incompetence of the McKee administration, more than a thousand state workers have not received their full […]Read More