Vehicular heatstroke has already claimed the lives of 10 children in the U.S. this year. Providence, RI, July 7, 2023 — With record hot temperatures upon us this year, AAA reminds motorists to take extra precautions to make sure children and pets are not left in vehicles. Deaths due to heatstroke often occur when caregivers […]Read More
Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an obstetrician-gynecologist with personal and professional ties to Rhode Island, comes from Mass General Brigham Health Plan PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Farah Shafi, MD, MBA, an experienced physician and healthcare leader in Massachusetts with ties to Rhode Island, has been appointed chief medical officer of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) […]Read More
Gov. McKee, RIDE, PPSD Announce Harry Kizarian Elementary Receives Elementary
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) are thrilled to announce that the Harry Kizirian Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program has officially been awarded the prestigious BrightStars 5-star rating. Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K is the second school in the District to receive this star […]Read More
BCBSRI receives top score of 100 on national Disability Equality Index® PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has been designated a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion having received a score of 100 on the 2023 Disability Equality Index for the second consecutive year. A joint initiative administered by […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha objects to proposed increases to 2024 statewide
Proposed increase would affect more than 166,000 Rhode Islanders across individual plans and large and small employer group plans PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today the filing of objections with the Office of Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) in response to requests to increase health insurance rates in 2024 filed by multiple health […]Read More
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Public Safety Director Police Chief Tina Goncalves, and Pawtucket Fire Department Chief John Trenteseaux have announced that the Fire Department will be accepting applications beginning today, Friday, August 4th, 2023. Requirements that must be met by candidates at the time of application include the following: Must be at least […]Read More
Team of local stakeholders engaged candidates from around the country during inclusive, monthslong process Providence, R.I. (July 31, 2023) – United Way of Rhode Island has hired Nancy Wolanski as the inaugural director of the state’s new Nonprofit Resource Center. She assumed the role on Monday, July 31. Most recently, Nancy was executive director of the […]Read More
Dozens of nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents will share nearly $350,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, Conexion Latina Newport, Gnome Surf in Tiverton, the Jamestown Arts Center, the James L. Maher Center in Middletown and the Little Compton Community Center are among the 45 […]Read More
Weather Alert: Hot and Humid, with Severe Thunderstorms Thursday Evening
Southern New England region will experience its warmest days so far this summer, hot and humid, with most locations reaching the upper 80s to low 90s Thursday through Saturday. Yet the focus is shifting from the heat to the potential of severe weather Thursday evening. Humidity has jumped as a warm front lifted through Southern […]Read More
Governor McKee Shares Heat Precautions, Details on Local Cooling Centers
PROVIDENCE, RI – With Rhode Island experiencing extreme heat over the next few days, Governor Dan McKee is alerting Rhode Islanders to the availability of cooling centers statewide and is reminding people about measures to take to stay healthy and safe. “Extreme heat can be a serious health concern for anyone. However, it’s particularly dangerous for […]Read More
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