Providence, RI, March 4, 2024—Safety recalls affected more than 34 million vehicles in 2023 alone, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This includes more than 4.7 million vehicles recalled with advisories urging drivers to park outside away from structures due to risk of fire. To mark Vehicle Safety Recalls Week this […]Read More
Providence, Rhode Island –On March 4, 2024, The Herren Organizations, alongside honored guests Governor Dan McKee of the State of Rhode Island and Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence, are set to cast a radiant glow over the State House Dome in purple, symbolizing a commitment to the prevention of substance misuse and a celebration of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Health and Human Services Secretary Richard Charest today announced Richard Leclerc as their choice for the Director of the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). The Governor has submitted Leclerc’s name to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “I am proud to nominate Richard, […]Read More
Company has additional line and forestry workers to assist with restoration efforts; encourages customers to stay connected and be prepared for potential outages. PROVIDENCE, RI (February 28, 2024) – Strong winds and heavy rain have been hitting Rhode Island since Tuesday evening, and Rhode Island Energy (RIE) has put plans in place to help address potential outages. Coastal […]Read More
P.J. Fox, formerly of the Nonviolence Institute and the City of Providence, joins the Office of the Attorney General PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced he is welcoming Paul J. “P.J.” Fox, a longstanding community leader and non-violence advocate as the Office’s first Director of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention. In […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced two public hearings on the proposed sale of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. The two public hearings will be held on March 19, 2024, and March 26, 2024, both in […]Read More
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided $586,431 in federal funding to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing. The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will receive $337,554.00 and the North Providence Housing […]Read More
Photo: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins (second from left) was joined by his granddaughter and Cranston student, Lily, as he presented a proclamation to Dr. Gayathri Shenoy, and RI Dental Association Director Aaron Guckian recognizing February as National Children’s Dental Health Month in the city of Cranston on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. CRANSTON – Mayor Ken […]Read More
Survey examines Rhode Islanders’ perceptions of barriers to health and well-being and assesses health inequities in diverse communities PROVIDENCE, RI (Feb. 26, 2023) – Beginning in early March, Rhode Islanders will once again be asked at random to participate in an annual telephone survey for the RI Life Index. Now entering its 6th year, the Index captures Rhode Islanders’ […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Feb. 20, 2024) – Doris De Los Santos, director of supplier diversity at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI), has been named the company’s 2023 BlueAngel of the Year. She was nominated by her peers in recognition of her dedication to the company’s commitment to community investment. In 2023, De Los […]Read More
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