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U.S. Conference of Mayors Select Providence to Host 2027 Annual Meeting
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U.S. Conference of Mayors Select Providence to Host 2027 Annual

LPR News July 1, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced that the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) selected Providence to host their 2027 Annual Meeting. The USCM is a non-partisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more, totaling over 1,400 cities in the country. Each year the Conference holds their Annual Meeting in a different […]Read More

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Butler Hospital Short Stay Unit

LPR News July 1, 2024

Butler Hospital proudly announced the grand opening of its new short stay unit, which will allow patients with mental health challenges to seek treatment at the new facility instead of overcrowded emergency departments at local hospitals, with a speaking program and ribbon cutting ceremony. The ribbon cutting ceremony featured remarks from CNE and Butler Hospital […]Read More

Rhode Island Department of Education Hosts “Let’s Get Ready” Community of Practice for Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements
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Rhode Island Department of Education Hosts “Let’s Get Ready” Community

LPR News July 1, 2024

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) yesterday hosted its “Let’s Get Ready” Community of Practice Exhibition at the WaterFire Arts Center to celebrate and explore methodology used by local education agencies (LEAs) to implement the Readiness-Based Graduation Requirements, which were passed in fall 2022 and are designed to start with the graduating class of […]Read More

City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events
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City of Pawtucket Launches Online Licensing Process for Special Events

LPR News July 1, 2024

PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket is excited to announce the launch of a new, fully online licensing process for businesses and special event permits. This system aims to simplify the application procedure, making it more efficient and accessible for event organizers and businesses alike. Mayor Donald Grebien emphasized the benefits of the new process, […]Read More

Magaziner Hosts Roundtable with Reps. Underwood, Amo, SEIU Nurses on State of U.S. Healthcare System
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Magaziner Hosts Roundtable with Reps. Underwood, Amo, SEIU Nurses on

LPR News June 20, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a roundtable discussion on the state of the U.S. healthcare system with Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a registered nurse, member of Democratic leadership, and the co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01). The Members of Congress were joined by nurses represented by SEIU Local […]Read More

Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Education Job Fair Saturday
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Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Education Job

LPR News June 20, 2024

Prospective job candidates can meet with over 40 education employers PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) would like to remind individuals who are seeking employment in the education field of the upcoming in-person Statewide Education Job Fair, happening on Saturday, June 22, from 9 […]Read More

Tourism to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island is now easier than ever
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Tourism to Puerto Rico from Rhode Island is now easier

LPR News June 20, 2024

JetBlue announces direct flights from Providence to San Juan, Puerto Rico JetBlue will begin offering nonstop service from T.F.G. International Airport, Rhode Island, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in October. Groups of friends and families are reserving their flights to enjoy “La Isla del Encanto”. Politicians and merchants will be received by tourists on […]Read More

McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer Events
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McKee Administration Announces New Placemaking Grant Awards to Support Summer

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative.   The RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries. The mini grants, approved by the RI Commerce […]Read More

Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in Awards for Commercial District Improvements
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Governor McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Announce $4 Million in

LPR News June 18, 2024

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new grant funding under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Main Street RI Streetscape Improvement Fund and Site Readiness Program. “As a former mayor, I know how important Main Streets are to the economic success of our municipalities and small […]Read More

Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks, ACT Announce Early PVDFest Programming Details
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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks, ACT Announce Early PVDFest Programming Details

LPR News June 13, 2024

More artists, stages, and programming announcements to be made throughout the Summer   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today joined FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher, Department of Art, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr., PVDFest panelists, partners and Providence community members to share several early programming highlights for Providence’s signature arts […]Read More

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