The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans says it discontinued the search for a woman who reportedly jumped from a cruise ship into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday. In statement late Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans said rescue crews searched a large area for 14 hours before halting the operation. The statement […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – Against a backdrop of rising tensions in Eastern Europe, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) this evening set off for Munich, Germany to join hundreds of world leaders and international security decisionmakers at the annual Munich Security Conference. Whitehouse and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are leading a delegation of more than two dozen […]Read More
Council passed a pension obligation bond resolution to help mitigate the city’s struggling pension system Councilors gave approval to renaming the Windmill School to “The Narducci Learning Center” Councilors passed a resolution donating a 1968 firetruck to the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society Three individuals recognized for their contributions to the […]Read More
(Williamstown, Massachusetts)— The Clark Art Institute announces its summer 2022 exhibition schedule, featuring a robust program of exhibitions including a major survey of Auguste Rodin’s sculpture, presenting important works included in museum collections across the United States in one of the most comprehensive looks at the artist’s early reception in America and the influential arts leaders […]Read More
Providence, RI – To celebrate Black History Month, the Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) will share the well-loved play, MLK: Amazing Grace, written by and starring Rochel Garner Coleman of Rhode Island Black Storytellers. Sponsored by Citizens, Garner Coleman will hold two performances live and in-person at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI- General Treasurer and congressional candidate Seth Magaziner was today endorsed by Unite Here Local 26, representing 1,200 Rhode Island workers across school cafeterias, hotels, the Rhode Island T.F. Green Airport, and Bally’s. “Over the last two years, we all counted on Unite Here members to show up and put themselves at risk […]Read More
WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate leadership in innovative financing, partnership, and problem solving while improving […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The FTC announced today that it intends to file suit to block the Lifespan and Care New England merger, citing competition concerns, the only factor on which the FTC bases its decision. On four separate occasions in prior years, the FTC reviewed the same proposed merger and allowed it to proceed. Rhode Island […]Read More
G Neronha cites significant threats to cost, quality, and access in application denial; Rhode Island will join Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block merger PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a decision pursuant to the Office’s authority under the Hospital Conversions Act, denying the proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England. […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva have announced their endorsement of James A. Diossa for Rhode Island General Treasurer. Diossa, the only announced candidate for General Treasurer, was recently endorsed by former General Treasurer Paul Tavares and former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras. “As […]Read More
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