RIPTA Extends 231 Flex On Demand Pilot on Northern Aquidneck Island Through December 2026 Service Originally Set to End in June Will Continue Through End of Year, Expanding Transit Access for Commuters and Major Employers FLEX VAN AT INNOVATE Newport, Rhode Island – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the pilot expansion of […]
Independence Week: Family Appreciation Day July 6 Monday, July 6th, 2026 Family Appreciation Day ALL DAY ⭐ Featured Event: Colony House Kids Tour – 1:00 PM ⭐ Free or Discounted Admission for Kids Under 12 on 7/6 Newport Historical Society | All Offerings Free for Kids with Discount Code FAMILY* *code will become active at 12:00 AM on July 6th* […]
Roadless Rule Protecting American Forests On The Chopping Block Shriya Surti June 27, 2026 Dear EarthTalk: What is the “roadless rule” and what will happen to our forests if the Trump administration succeeds in repealing it? —Chas Church, Portland, OR The Roadless Area Conservation Rule was established in 2001 under the Clinton administration to protect nearly […]
Renaissance Court Ongoing Since the Renaissance Court opened in 1933, it has served as a cultural meeting place for the City of Worcester and for Central New England, hosting performances and concerts, festive celebrations, and illuminating tours, demonstrations, and educational programs. The Renaissance Court is the gateway to the Museum’s Ancient Art, Asian Art, and European […]
RIPTA to Run Holiday Schedule in Observance of Fourth of July, Saturday, July 4, 2026 RIPTA to Detour Route 60 (Providence/Newport) to Accommodate Bristol Fourth of July Parade Providence, Rhode Island… The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will run a Sunday/Holiday service schedule on Saturday, July 4, 2026, in observance of the Fourth of July. […]
STATE HOUSE — Bill sponsors Senate President Valarie J. Lawson and Rep. Megan L. Cotter were joined by Governor Dan McKee today for a ceremonial signing establishing limits on the use of self-checkout lanes at grocery stores in Rhode Island. The legislation (2026-S 2342B, 2026-H 7290A) requires grocery stores with self-checkouts to have a minimum of […]
Nominations Open for Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Leading Women of Distinction Honor Pictured: 2025 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees & GSSNE CEO. Left to right: Katherine Kazarian, Dana Borrelli-Murray, Laura Jaworski, Rebecca Twitchell, Ellen Pinnock, Katherine Hypolite-MacMannis, Kilah Walters-Clinton, Corinne (Cori) Kilzi, and Cortney Nicolato Pictured: 2025 Leading Women of Distinction Honorees & […]
SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION PHONE-A-THON TOPS $136,000 East Providence students have many reasons to be grateful. This year, individuals, families, groups and businesses from throughout the city joined together to support higher education for city residents. In February, volunteers of all ages made phone calls from their homes to raise funds during Scholarship Foundation of East Providence’s annual […]
