WARWICK, R.I. – The state of Rhode Island and FEMA have opened a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Lincoln in Providence County to help Rhode Island residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from December 17-19, 2023, and January 9-13, 2024. At the center, survivors will be able to apply for FEMA assistance, […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Unveil Transformative Enhancements to Downtown Public Spaces
Over $2 Million Investment in Providence Parks and Public Spaces PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join Councilwoman Althea Graves, Superintendent of Parks Wendy Nilsson, Director of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Department Dr. Silas O. R. Pinto, Director of Arts, Culture and Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., Executive Director of Downtown Providence Parks […]Read More
East Providence Businesses Only: If you’re an EP business interested
The City of East Providence, in collaboration with the organizers at the Rhode Island Half Marathon, is offering to place your business name and a promotion (if you’re willing to offer a promotion) on the race’s website: https://runrhody.com/event/rihalfmarathon/ We are organizing a promotional campaign to promote special offers from YOUR East Providence businesses. The promotion is designed […]Read More
An indictment, information, or complaint is merely an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced that two Providence individuals have been charged in Kent County Superior Court with straw purchasing multiple firearms following an investigation by the Office of the Attorney […]Read More
Rhode Island Delegation Applauds USAID Announcement of $200 Million to
Funding can support Rhode Island based non-profit, Edesia Nutrition, a manufacturer of Ready-To-Use Therapeutic Foods WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, alongside Congressmen Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, applauded the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) announcement that it will commit $200 million in federal funds to maximize the procurement of […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing that focused on efforts by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) to outcompete China’s Belt and Road Initiative. During the hearing, Congressman Amo question Scott Nathan, the DFC’s Chief Executive Officer, about how the agency plans to use […]Read More
Governor McKee, Always Learning Rhode Island to Host Learn365RI WaterFire
Partial lighting hosted in partnership with the National Governors Association and Rhode Island Department of Education PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor McKee and Always Learning Rhode Island, in partnership with the National Governors Association and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), will host a partial WaterFire basin lighting in celebration of Learn365RI. Learn365RI is Governor McKee’s […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Inspection and Standards (DIS), together with the Providence Revolving Fund (PRF), today announced a new City program that helps income-eligible homeowners who have incurred multiple housing code violations make essential repairs to their homes at no cost. The City is partnering with PRF to […]Read More
AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
Week of April 29, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of April 29, 2024*: Elementary: SouthSide Elementary Charter School – 97.7% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98% High: East Greenwich High […]Read More
154 New Eagle Scouts Honored at Annual Recognition Dinner
Manny Bagaco, David Paulson and Stephen Hinger Honored with National Outstanding Eagle Scout Award CRANSTON, R.I. – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America celebrated the achievements of 154 young people who earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout in 2023 at their annual Eagle Scout Recognition Dinner on Tuesday. This year’s class included two female Eagle Scouts, highlighting […]Read More
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