Just a reminder that the Pawtucket School Department is holding their CTE Career Fair this Saturday.Read More
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City of Pawtucket Celebrates Successful 2023-2024 Youth to Senior Snow
PAWTUCKET – As the winter season draws to a close, Pawtucket celebrates the success of its Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling program, which provided crucial assistance to residents throughout the colder months. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Chief Equity Officer Charles “Chachi” Carvalho, Mary Lou Moran, Director of the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, […]Read More
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Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Education Job
RIDE partnering with 50+ employers, including local education agencies, educator preparation programs, transportation companies, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will host a statewide job fair at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick this Wednesday to promote and provide individuals in the job market with direct access to open opportunities in a […]Read More
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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
Week of March 24, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of March 24, 2024*: Elementary: Charlestown Elementary School, Chariho Regional School District – 96.7% Middle: Scituate Middle School – […]Read More
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Rep. Magaziner Delivers Federal Funding for New Viewing Plaza at
BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced that he is delivering $500,000 in federal funding for a new, ADA-accessible viewing plaza overlooking a planned artificial turf athletic field located at the Burrillville High School. Rep. Magaziner was joined by town leaders, school committee members, and disability rights advocates for a groundbreaking ceremony of the plaza. […]Read More
Early voting for the April 2, 2024 presidential preference primary will be held at the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, located at 175 Main St. (Please note the new location). Early voting begins on March 13, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. and concludes on April 1, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. Voting hours are Monday to Friday from […]Read More
Share your perspective at Together RI Join RI Foundation for a complimentary meal and friendly conversation at an upcoming Together RI event! Bring your ideas to the table as we chart a course for the Rhode Island Foundation that is informed by what matters most to you. Sharing your perspective will help to guide the […]Read More
Giving Changes Everything is out now! In this issue of our twice-yearly magazine, we celebrate the 20th anniversary of College Visions, the oldest organization in the state that guides students from the college admissions process through graduation. We introduce “street medicine,” a program supported by the Foundation which is delivering health and social services […]Read More
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Rain a Factor in Over 500,000 Crashes Every Year
AAA offers tips for drivers during spring, when risk increases Providence, RI, March 27, 2024—Spring showers might bring flowers, but they also bring crashes due to wet pavement. Every year, hundreds of thousands of crashes nationwide are attributed to rainy conditions: there were 539,290 crashes, 143,523 injuries and more than 2,600 deaths in 2021 […]Read More
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Statement Regarding Large Police Presence at Jenks Middle School/McCoy Stadium
Earlier this afternoon, Jenks Middle School received a concerning phone call prompting them to enact their emergency protocols. In conjunction with the Pawtucket Police Department and out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made to evacuate the building. Jenks students are being dismissed from their evacuation site at McCoy Stadium, while the Police […]Read More