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Tourism to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island is now easier than ever
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Tourism to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island is now easier

LPR News June 20, 2024

JetBlue announces direct flights from Providence to San Juan, Puerto Rico JetBlue will begin offering nonstop service from T.F.G. International Airport, Rhode Island, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in October. Groups of friends and families are reserving their flights to enjoy “La Isla del Encanto”. Politicians and merchants will be received by tourists on […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Sees Impact of “Small Business Relief Grant Program”
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City of Pawtucket Sees Impact of “Small Business Relief Grant

LPR News June 20, 2024

Funds Still Available! Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket is still accepting applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program aimed at supporting local businesses affected by the economic challenges of recent years. Made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act funds, this initiative provides essential assistance to small businesses. Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Director of […]Read More

McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer Events
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McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative.   The RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries. The mini grants, approved by the RI Commerce […]Read More

City of Providence Opening Cooling Centers, Splashpads and Water Parks for Extreme Heat
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City of Providence Opening Cooling Centers, Splashpads and Water Parks

LPR News June 18, 2024

Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced that due to extreme heat conditions expected June 18, 19, 20 and 21 splashpads and water parks will open two weeks early and cooling centers will be […]Read More

Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in Awards for Commercial District Improvements
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Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund and Site Readiness Program. “As a former mayor, I know how important Main Streets are to the economic success of our municipalities and small […]Read More

Mayor Smiley, Councilman Goncalves, Providence Planning Department Announce New Urban Trail for South Water Street
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Mayor Smiley, Councilman Goncalves, Providence Planning Department Announce New Urban

LPR News June 18, 2024

New plan eases traffic congestion caused by Washington Bridge, addresses key concerns of cyclists, saves the City money PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Councilman John Goncalves, and the Providence Department of Planning and Development today announced plans for the development of a new two-lane urban trail along South Water Street, designed to enhance safety […]Read More

Governor McKee and Federal Officials Celebrate Progress on Revolution Wind and Welcome American-made offshore Wind Service Operations Vessel to Ocean State
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Governor McKee and Federal Officials Celebrate Progress on Revolution Wind

LPR News June 14, 2024

Rhode Island and Connecticut’s First Utility-Scale Offshore Wind Project Making Steady Progress on Construction Offshore, Just One Month After “Steel in the Water”  PROVIDENCE, RI – Revolution Wind is marking the completed construction of the project’s union-built advanced foundation components, the latest milestone for Rhode Island and Connecticut’s first large-scale offshore wind farm and the first […]Read More

Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks, ACT Announce Early PVDFest Programming Details
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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks, ACT Announce Early PVDFest Programming Details

LPR News June 13, 2024

More artists, stages, and programming announcements to be made throughout the Summer   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher, Department of Art, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr., PVDFest panelists, partners and Providence community members to share several early programming highlights for Providence’s signature arts […]Read More

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