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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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Bryant University announces inaugural director of new Center for Entrepreneurship
Kristie DeJesus brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role Smithfield, RI – September 4, 2024 – Following a nationwide search, Bryant University announces the appointment of Kristie DeJesus as the inaugural director of the forthcoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, slated to open this academic year. Sited in the recently opened, 250,000-square-foot Business Entrepreneurship […]Read More
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Creating the Rhode Island Secure Choice
Bill ensures access to a retirement savings plan to support the financial success of all Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and bill sponsors Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich) and Senator Meghan Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, Providence) to ceremonially sign legislation […]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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Governor McKee, First Lady, DEM Announce New Round of Litter-Free
Funding open to all types of projects; cleanups focused on coastal cleanups will be given priority PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee, First Lady Susan McKee, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) announced a new round of available microgrants for fall cleanups through the First Lady’s Litter-Free Rhode Island program. This latest round of […]Read More
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CCRI Announces Historic $2 Million Anonymous Gift to Launch CCRI
Largest Individual Private Gift in CCRI’s 60-Year History to Fund Groundbreaking Student Success Initiative Warwick, RI – As the Community College of RI celebrated the kick-off the college’s 60th anniversary at its Opening Day Convocation ceremony, Interim President Dr. Rosemary Costigan announced the college has received a historic $2 million anonymous gift, the largest individual […]Read More
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What is Ken Hopkins hiding now?!?
At last night’s Cranston Herald debate, Ken Hopkins stated that he was drawing up plans to move the police department’s firing range to a different part of the city – but refused to state where it was going. “I don’t try to raise expectations and then have them fail,” said Hopkins. Offering that a big […]Read More