Testimony before the House Finance Committee RI Promise Scholarship Initiative PROVIDENCE, R.I.??-??Governor Gina M. Raimondo testified today before the House Finance Committee in support of the Rhode Island Promise scholarship initiative which would guarantee every Rhode Island student with an opportunity to attend two years of college tuition-free. Her testimony to the committee, as prepared […]
Doctors at Play Weekly Activities at Providence Children???s Museum March 19 – 26 ?? NOW OPEN! Coming to Rhode Island: an exhibit exploring history and culture through stories Embark on a time-traveling adventure through a ???time tunnel??? to learn about Rhode Island???s immigration history.?? Explore an imaginative interactive environment that highlights the story of an […]
What Can We Learn from the Tiny House Phenomenon? By Nathaniel Sillin You may not have seen one in your neighborhood yet, but the tiny house phenomenon has spread across the country. For some, the move is driven by a desire to downsize and live a minimalistic lifestyle. Others see it as a way to […]
Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division Announce Spring Wellness Classes The Pawtucket Parks & Recreation Division has announced their lineup of recreational and wellness classes and programs for the upcoming spring season.?? These classes will be held at the Jenks Junior High School and the Agnes Little School for an eight week session, unless otherwise noted. […]
Book Club for Kids Learn about Dr. Seuss Pawtucket Library (13 Summer Street) BookClubDr.Seuss ?? The Book Club for Kids members showed off their festive hats during the recent session at the Pawtucket Public Library on March 11, 2017. The kids are holding their free copies of the biography ???Who Was Dr. Seuss???, generously donated […]
Rhode Island???s Historic Blackstone River Valley Suggested events for March 25-26, 2017 Weekend ?? SPRING WEEKEND OF MUSIC HEADLINERS, LOCAL THEATER, PLUS FOOD AND WINE SHOWCASE! ??Discover Rhode Island???s Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park with a springtime extravaganza of music, live theater and culinary during the March 25-26 weekend. ??Today???s Blackstone River Valley is […]
Attleboro Arts Museum Flower Show Theme: Jewels of the Garden Thursday, March 23rd ??? Sunday, March 26th, 2017?? Colorful gardens and displays of fresh flowers and plants will fill the Attleboro Arts Museum???s galleries during the 21st annual Flower Show ??? the Museum???s salute to art and nature. The event???s theme, ???Jewels of the Garden,??? […]
Veterans For Peace Still Excluded from Boston St. Pat’s Parade Mike Clifford – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON – It was front-page news this weekend when a gay veterans group was given permission to march in the Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade – although another group of veterans still is prohibited from joining the walk. With […]
