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RHODE ISLAND T. F. GREEN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND BREEZE AIRWAYS
“Trial” airport and airline experience helps empower families Warwick, RI – October 22, 2024 – Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) today offered its first “Autism Flies” event in partnership with Breeze Airways and Autism Double-Checked. The program allows participants to practice the travel experience at the airport before an actual flight, helping families and individuals better navigate the […]Read More
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Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera Announces Report Revealing “Systemic Failures”
Report highlights low academic performance, inadequate special education and multilingual services, and financial mismanagement – and outlines next steps to improve student outcomes Central Falls, RI — Mayor Maria Rivera has released a report highlighting “systemic failures” in Central Falls Public Schools that have impacted students since the state assumed control of the district in […]Read More
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America’s First 2024-25 Milken Educator Award Goes to … Remarkable
Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green joined Milken Family Foundation’s Dr. Jane Foley to launch nationwide Milken Educator Awards Tour, honoring Santonastaso with the “Oscar of Teaching” Santa Monica, Calif. (October 22, 2024) — The crowd of students, educators, dignitaries, and media were abuzz at Cranston’s Glen Hills Elementary School this morning as a special visit from Rhode Island […]Read More
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI is enrolling for
The following interview is with Ivette Luna, Director Consumer Engagement at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island Explaining how you can choose the plan and enroll in BCBSRI’s Medicare AdvantageRead More
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CCRI Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate Grand Opening of New
The Community College of Rhode Island is hosting a special Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 3, starting at 3pm to celebrate the opening of its Casino Training Academy, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation. Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan, Ph.D., R.N., Interim President, Community College of Rhode Island will be joined by K. Joseph Shekarchi, Speaker of the […]Read More
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Senator Whitehouse Highlight $226,000 in Federal Funding to Help Ensure
Providence, RI – On Monday, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse joined Rhode Island College (RIC) President Jack Warner to celebrate $226,000 in federal funding to support the college’s federal designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Whitehouse secured the FY2023 earmark to help RIC launch a HSI capacity building initiative […]Read More
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Cranston Students, City Officials Celebrate New Playground Renovations
CRANSTON – Students are enjoying the features of a brand-new, accessible playground as the new school year gets into full-swing at Edgewood Highland Elementary School in Cranston. Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, the Cranston Parks and Recreation Department, the City Council, the Cranston Public School Department, PTO members, and students alike gathered Wednesday morning to officially […]Read More
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Community Engagement Meetings Announced for Redevelopment of Former Urban League
Demolition Expected to Commence in late October PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of Providence today announced that the Department of Planning and Development and the Providence Redevelopment Agency (PRA) are hosting a series of community engagement to discuss the redevelopment of 246 Prairie Avenue, the former site of the Urban League of Rhode Island, to […]Read More
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State Leaders, Rhode Island Arts & Cultural Community Launch YES
Previously approved, arts-related bond initiatives have led to a nearly 300% return on investment PROVIDENCE, R.I. – When Rhode Island invests in its vibrant, economically critical, statewide arts and cultural communities, Rhode Islanders all across the state win. That was the main message on Wednesday morning in the Chace Theater at Trinity Rep, as the […]Read More