By VOA News Americans are commemorating Presidents Day Monday, a federal holiday honoring all U.S. presidents. The holiday is observed on the third Monday of February, the birth month of two of the country’s most prominent presidents – George Washington, the nation’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through the Civil War. While some U.S. […]Read More
Michael S. Van Leesten: Bridge Builder Providence RI, (February 12, 2020)… Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) and the Providence City Council has teamed up with the Providence City Archives to create a Black History Month Online Exhibit and online panel discussion to honor the life and legacy of Michael S. Van Leesten entitled […]Read More
Pawtucket – The Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls have announced the selection of McCabe Enterprises as the consultant to produce a joint economic development plan, workforce and business development assessment, and feasibility study for a training and innovation center. “We welcome McCabe Enterprises and are pleased to continue moving forward on developing future economic growth […]Read More
Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket announces the launch of a contest and event Honoring Black History Month geared towards Pawtucket middle school aged students to submit a piece of their work – art, poetry, a paper, presentation, or other artistic expression – on what they feel best represents Black History Month. The topic could be […]Read More
Mayor Don Grebien: The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging across the country. I want to thank you, the residents, for your continued patience and support as we navigate through these unprecedented times together. The City is pleased to announce that dates and times have been selected for upcoming vaccination clinics. Pawtucket residents that are 75 […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More
By VOA News The United States has started to administer the newly-approved coronavirus vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech. New York State began inoculating heath care workers Monday, with critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay the first to receive an injection. “First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations World!” President Donald Trump said on Twitter. Super-cooled shipments of […]Read More
By Steve Baragona WASHINGTON – With pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s announcement Monday that its vaccine successfully prevented coronavirus infection, three candidates appear to be promising vital tools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic. Biotech firm Moderna and drug company partners Pfizer and BioNTech announced last week that their vaccines were ready to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]Read More
By VOA News A new poll shows that about half of U.S. Republican voters believe the claims of President Donald Trump that he “rightfully won” his re-election contest two weeks ago over his Democratic challenger, President-elect Joe Biden. Trump has made baseless, near-daily claims that the vote and vote counting was rigged against him, and he […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Governor Gina M. Raimondo today led the state’s official Veterans Day proceedings to honor those who have served. The virtual event brought together Rhode Island’s congressional delegation, general officers, legislative leaders, and military officials to pay tribute to those who have fought to protect our freedoms. The event can be watched on Governor Raimondo’s […]Read More
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