Complementary Paratransit Service Will Also Be Fare Free The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today announced the launch of a free fare pilot program on the R-Line, RIPTA’s most frequent and highest-ridership route, connecting Providence and Pawtucket. This free fare pilot program, funded with $2.5 million in the state budget for the fiscal year […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — Today, state and national democratic advocate Elizabeth Beretta-Perik endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. Ms. Beretta-Perik presently serves as Treasurer for the Rhode Island Democratic Party and is Rhode Island’s Democratic National Committeewoman. Ms. Beretta-Perik issued the following statement of support: For me, as a former banker and having known James for […]Read More
Gorbea: “With real leadership, the Rhode Island we all love can be so much better.” Providence, RI – The Gorbea for Governor campaign unveiled Nellie Gorbea’s next TV ad Thursday. The spot is called “Leadership.” “Rhode Island needs better leadership in the governor’s office,” Gorbea says in the ad. “I’m running for governor […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI — Amidst a prolonged drought, local farmers and growers are working hard to earn a living and put food on the table for their families and the community. Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Rhode Island’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Executive Director Eric Scherer and officials from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental […]Read More
NEWPORT COUNTY — The Police Departments of Newport County, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association, announce that all of the Police Departments in Newport County will be conducting enhanced DUI patrols this coming weekend. The campaign begins today, Thursday, Sept. 1, and continues through Labor Day until Tuesday, Sept. 6. It will be […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Scarborough State Beach-South in Narragansett, Surfer’s Rock Area only at Second Beach in Middletown, Sandy Point Beach in Portsmouth and Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure […]Read More
Pictures courtesy of Providence City Council office PROVIDENCE, RI – At tonight’s City Council meeting, the Municipal Medal of Bravery was presented by the City Council to Providence firefighter Stanley Carmichael for his heroic actions on the night of July 24, 2022, when he saved a man from a burning home on Rhodes Street. Firefighter Carmichael […]Read More
Fall 2022 registration closes today at 5pm; Spring 2023 registration still available PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green reminded families that the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will be closing the All Course Network (ACN) Fall 2022 course registration period on Tuesday, August 30 at 5:00pm. Students and families […]Read More
Local 580 represents nearly 900 public servants throughout Rhode Island PROVIDENCE – Today, Services Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 580 announced its endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for a full term. Local 580 members are public employees who serve low-income families, children, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Members share our mission to make Rhode Island […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – At 10 AM Wednesday, August 31, 2022, seven sitting Rhode Island Mayors, united in their support for former Central Falls Mayor James Diossa’s bid for State Treasurer, are holding a press conference to speak openly about the role and responsibilities of being a Mayor – and the weight of leading a […]Read More
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