Washington, DC – On the final day of Black History Month, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today led the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to posthumously award America’s first Black military unit with the Congressional Gold Medal. The First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act aims to […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in life sciences in the Governor’s #RIReady FY24 budget. Brian Britson of Amgen, Carol Malysz of RI BIO, and Justin Fallon of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to deny approval of a proposed plan submitted by Rhode Island Energy (RIE), where the company seeks a 3% increase over the next twelve months in the average annual gas bill (and proposed a plan […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for the first significant winter storm of the season, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. A winter storm warning is in effect from Monday evening through Tuesday. The latest models predict that light snow will begin between 10:00 p.m. […]Read More
Phishing and skimming of SNAP and RI Works (RIW) benefits have been increasing nationally, regionally, and locally in Rhode Island. Since February 1, roughly 179 accounts, predominately SNAP and RIW, have been impacted by this fraudulent activity. DHS is reaching out directly to those who have been affected to provide additional information and support and […]Read More
The Empowerment Factory will host a Children’s Art Show Opening from 4-6 pm on Thursday, March 9th, 2023, at Pawtucket City Hall Art Gallery. Admission is free. Over 70 pieces of artwork from TEF’s Creative Squad Programs, “Nature Drawing” and “Reading Adventures: Trash to Treasure” will be on display. In addition, original pieces by TEF […]Read More
There is now a “Warm Items Donation box” in front of the information booth on the first floor of City Hall. Please consider donating the following new or used items to those in need: Winter Jackets Winter Hats Gloves Scarves NEW Socks Hand WarmersRead More
Keep Blackstone Valley Beautiful (KBVB) is starting a walking group to walk and clean up our environment! The Pawtucket-wide walk will be Thursday, March 23rd at 1 PM. Walks will last approximately an hour. Each route will be around 2 miles to get a little exercise as you carry grabbers and pick up any litter. […]Read More
New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) has announced its agreement with the City of Pawtucket, the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket (BGCP), and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCFD) to provide greater access to hands-on learning opportunities for students and adult learners in Pawtucket! Now accepting applications for the Spring 2023 term, the NEIT College […]Read More
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic – The Rhode Island State Police team prevailed this Sunday morning 52-35, over the Providence Police team in the last game of the XIV Lights & Sirens International Basketball Tournament, managing to proclaim itself champion. the events took place at the Fabio Rafael González Sports Center in the city of Puerto […]Read More
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