AP/VOA News LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY — Two more horses died in the hours before 15-1 shot Mage won the Kentucky Derby by a length on Saturday, making it seven in all and casting a shadow over the 149th edition of the world’s most famous race. Mage had only one victory in three previous races before holding off […]Read More
STATE HOUSE — After years of virtual programs, Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and Sen. Alana DiMario (D-Dist. 36, North Kingstown, Narragansett, New Shoreham), co-chairwomen of the Permanent Legislative Commission on Child Care, celebrated Child Care Awareness and Early Care and Education Advocacy Day at the State House Tuesday. Child Care Day is an […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (April 29, 2023) — TODAY, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., American Red Cross volunteers, partners, city officials and community members teamed up to install FREE smoke alarms for local families during a Sound the Alarm event in Central Falls and Pawtucket. Two minutes may be all a person has to safely escape a home fire. Working smoke alarms help save […]Read More
$1.2 million in new federal funding will help RI plant more trees in urban areas; Lots of opportunities for RIers to volunteer for Earth Day cleanups in their community PROVIDENCE, RI — With the ceremonial planting of a new dogwood tree along the Woonasquatucket River, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley celebrated […]Read More
NEWPORT, RI (April 21, 2023) – Sail Newport announces that BankNewport will be the Presenting Partner of the Exploration Zone at The Ocean Race Newport stopover, May 13-21. The interactive exhibit for all ages will feature sailing, ocean health, coastal sustainability, marine science, technology, and art. “We are thrilled to be the presenting partner of the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – One hundred and thirty-eight middle and high school students from across Rhode Island competed in this year’s Rhode Island History Day 2023 Contest, which was held Saturday, April 1 at Toll Gate High School in Warwick, RI and was coordinated and sponsored by the Rhode Island Historical Society. The 2023 contest […]Read More
Tonight, 22 female high school students in Central Falls will receive outstanding recognition from Lt. Governor Matos, Mayor Rivera, and other state and local leaders for their recent participation in the city’s new nationally-recognized “Leading Ladies” initiative. As Rhode Island’s first Latina mayor, Mayor Rivera is empowered to provide opportunities for future leaders, particularly for […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence Department of Public Works Refuse/Recycling Program is sponsoring Earth Day neighborhood cleanups and beautification projects throughout the city during the months of April and May in celebration of Earth Day. Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corp. (RIRRC) will once again be waiving disposal (tipping) fees on solid […]Read More
Discover the Hidden Treasure of Handmade Frames and Artful Readers at Olefson Art Opticals. Open (Tiny) House Event on National Eyewear Day June 6,2023. Laurie Olefson, a former NYC art director and longtime maker, has opened a studio for her handmade frames and artful readers in Providence, Rhode Island. Her frames, which she calls “jewelry […]Read More
Nonprofit organizations are invited to request the support of a team of BCBSRI volunteers for an entire day PROVIDENCE, RI (March 31, 2023)—Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is now accepting applications from nonprofits interested in participating in Blue across Rhode Island, a companywide day of service, on Friday, September 15. For the […]Read More
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