New Bedford MA Selected for EPA Brownfields Job Training Grant EPA Workforce Grants Transform Lives and Land Across the Country NEW BEDFORD – The City of New Bedford, Massachusetts was one of 26 grant recipients selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to share $5.1 million to operate environmental job training programs for local citizens. […]
Treasurer Magaziner, Investors in Northeast, Launch Board Diversity Initiative SETH MAGAZINER Coalition Pushes Board Diversity Benefits and Best Practices; Urges Region’s Companies to Appoint More Women and People of Color to Boards of Directors Rhode Island Treasurer Seth Magaziner, along with institutional investors from states across the region, today announced the Northeast Investors’ Diversity Initiative (NIDI) , […]
Apple Cider and Tidal Waters Saturday afternoon found us enjoying the view of Narragansett Bay while sitting at Colt State Park in Bristol, Rhode Island. We were situated south of the Ten Mile River Watershed as the Ten Mile River waters were not discernible at this point having already blended with the tidal flow of […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: I see more and more EVs out of the road. When will they start to outnumber internal combustion cars on American roads? — Jane L., New Bern, NC Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around about as long as cars themselves. In fact, primitive […]
¡CityArts! is pleased to be selected as Art Providence’s Official Charity Partner for the third year in a row. This year’s show, which takes place November 8-10 in the Rhode Island Convention Center, will feature works by 150 artists, makers, and designers, as well as local food favorites and a cash bar. Learn more and get […]
Discussion of Regional Issues PROVIDENCE, RI- After their meeting at Rhode Island College, Governors Raimondo, Baker, and Lamont released the following joint statement: GOVERNORS LAMONT – RAIMONDO – BAKER “Today’s meeting was a valuable opportunity to continue our conversation about the challenges facing our region and the benefits of collaboration. There’s a lot we can learn from one another; […]
FARM FRESH RI’s WINTER FARMERS MARKET KICKS OFF NOVEMBER 2, 2019 WITH TWO THANKSGIVING RAFFLES Pawtucket, RI —The Farm Fresh RI Winter Farmers Market in Pawtucket is opening for its 13th season on November 2, 2019. The largest indoor market of its kind in New England, it will be open 9am to 1pm every Saturday through April 25, […]
EPA Selects University of Southern Maine to Run Technical Assistance Network for Southeast New England Coastal Watershed Restoration Program BOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a grant for $1.75 million to the New England Environmental Finance Center of the University of Southern Maine (USM) to establish and administer a Technical Assistance […]
