PROVIDENCE, RI—Today Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Colonel Oscar L. Perez, Jr. announced that following a several months long investigation, the Providence Police Department obtained 25 arrest warrants for individuals involved in the organized possession and distribution of illegal narcotics in the Kennedy Plaza area. At this time, 19 of those individuals have been apprehended […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Current and Former Newport Leaders including School Committee Members Stephanie Winslow and Kendra Meunter, former School Committee Member Aida Neary, and Former Mayor and City Councilwoman Jamie Bova today announced their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. These Newport leaders join the ever-growing diverse coalition […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Sandra Cano showed poise and confidence in her character and her responses on the issues at this evening’s debate hosted by WPRI. She continues to build momentum as we head into the final week of the Primary Election – and tonight proved that momentum is strong. Cano’s campaign manager, Erich Haslehurst, said, […]Read More
The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is offering a $10,000 scholarship, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in behavioral healthcare. This program aims to award scholarships to graduate students from diverse backgrounds studying in behavioral health programs in Rhode Island. Supporting today’s students will diversify tomorrow’s mental health professionals, and increase access to treatment and […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that his Administration’s request for a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been approved for businesses and residents of Block Island impacted by the fire at the Harborside Inn on Aug. 18. “The fire at the Harborside Inn was devastating for Block Island residents and […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI– PVDFest has released the following logistic, safety and transportation information for community members and visitors. For more information on festival programming and scheduling, visit www.pvdfest.com. A full schedule and map will be released in the coming days. Festival Overview In the ninth year, PVDFest continues to expand programming and partnerships to showcase Providence as the Creative […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Arts Festival proudly announces the remarkable milestone of its 25th annual celebration, scheduled to captivate audiences from September 1st to September 10th, 2023. With a legacy of a quarter-century, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary array of artistic events and activities, showcasing the enduring spirit of creativity that has not only […]Read More
Red Cross responds to nearly twice as many large disasters in U.S. as a decade ago PROVIDENCE, RI (August 28, 2023) — During National Preparedness Month in September, the American Red Cross in Rhode Island urges everyone to prepare for worsening climate disasters affecting the Northeast, which has experienced recent wildfires in Rhode Island, catastrophic […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Arts Festival proudly announces the remarkable milestone of its 25th annual celebration, scheduled to captivate audiences from September 1st to September 10th, 2023. With a legacy of a quarter-century, this year’s festival promises an extraordinary array of artistic events and activities, showcasing the enduring spirit of creativity that has not only […]Read More
Day-long event features competitive rowing with cash prizes to be awarded, popular dumpling eating contest, and Asian festival on the pier with live cultural entertainment and more! PAWTUCKET – The 22nd Annual Rhode Island Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival is set for Saturday, September 2, 2023 from 9 am-4 pm, at Festival Pier in Pawtucket, RI. The […]Read More
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