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PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND UPSKILL THE NEXT GENERATION OF
Back to Work Rhode Island and the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP) have come together to recruit and train people who want to join the industry and upskill current employees. Learn about the application process here.Read More
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Pawtucket’s Community Spotlight This Week Goes to the Pawtucket Teachers’
This week’s Community Spotlight goes to the Pawtucket Teachers’ Alliance. A huge thank you to the PTA for their generous sponsorship of the upcoming Rhode Island Philharmonic performance in Slater Park! Their ongoing support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life. Don’t miss this incredible free concert on September 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM!Read More
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Don’t Miss RI POPS in Slater Park this Weekend
Mayor Don Grebien, Pawtucket Art Fest and Pawtucket Teacher’s Alliance invite the public to a free performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Summer Pops in the Park” at Slater Park. The event will start at 6:30 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event will be using the planned rain date of Sunday, September 8th […]Read More
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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Invite Public to Attend PVDFest
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher and Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr. today gathered with PVDFest artists and supporters to invite the public to Providence’s signature arts festival this weekend in Downtown Providence. This year’s festival begins on Friday, September 6 from […]Read More
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New
Selection of 2,878 megawatts from three projects will power the equivalent of 1.4 million Massachusetts homes and over 125,000 Rhode Island homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced today the selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind in the first coordinated procurement of its kind. As a part of the procurement, Massachusetts […]Read More
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Amo Launches District Climate Policy Advisory Committee
PAWTUCKET, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) held the first meeting of the newly-established District Climate Policy Advisory Committee — a critical resource and sounding board to help advocate for Rhode Island’s conservation and sustainability. In addition to advising Congressman Amo on federal funding priorities, planning community events, and engaging with local environmental organizations, the […]Read More
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Providence Public Schools Unveils Fourth New School Building and Five
School Officials cut ribbon on a new science lab and open five new for redesign school models on the First Day on September 3 Providence, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, and Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez toured three Providence schools to celebrate the first day of school. The tour marked […]Read More
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Governor McKee Welcomes Boston Celtics Coach Joe Mazzulla to Rhode
PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee (head coach, Team Rhode Island) welcomed Boston Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla and co-owner Steve Pagliuca to the Rhode Island State House to celebrate the team’s 18th NBA Championship. Hundreds of elected leaders, local basketball icons, and fans gathered at the State House for the event, which featured […]Read More
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Attorney General issues statement on the State Crime Lab and
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement regarding the State Crime Lab and firearms examinations: “The Rhode Island State Crime Lab recently notified this Office of an issue related to results in a firearms toolmarks examination in a pending criminal case. What this means is that certain evidence, specifically […]Read More