“Spring Forward…Think Back, Horsing Around: Rhode Island’s Horse Racing Heyday” Rhode Island Historical Society Announces Spring Forward Event and Panel Discussion PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), has announced two events to celebrate the memories of Rhode Island’s history of horse racing. Join us on Thursday, May 2nd at 5:30pm for ‘Memories […]
Four Events in June Examine Rhode Island’s Deep Involvement in Slavery As the nation observes 400 years of slavery in America, Stages of Freedom takes the opportunity to examine, discuss and commemorate Rhode Island’s long and complicated role in the slave trade and its gradual abolition in a series of four events. The events include: […]
5 Outdated IT Practices That Companies Need To Eliminate Technology changes nearly as quickly as the calendar flips. A new device or upgrade that was trending not long ago may become antiquated or obsolete before you know it. Information technology is integral to most businesses today, but keeping up with the interrelated parts of IT […]
Rhode Island Historical Society Awarded Grant to Complete Online Rhode Island History Textbook PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS), has been awarded a $10,000 matching grant from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities (RICH) to complete seven chapters for EnCompass: A Digital Archive of Rhode Island History, and online textbook for K-12 students and educators. RIHS […]
Ducks Unlimited recognizes top Massachusetts fundraising chapters BOSTON, Massachusetts, – Ducks Unlimited recently announced the top volunteer chapters across the nation honored in three categories: Chairman’s Roll of Honor, President’s Elite and President’s Roll of Honor. The Chairman’s Roll of Honor designation is reserved for the chapters that raised between $250,000 and $999,999, while those […]
STATE HOUSE – The House of Representatives approved a resolution sponsored by House Majority Leader K. Joseph Shekarchi calling for the Department of Health to develop protocols to help detect sepsis early and treat it. ALAINA CHARETTE AND HOUSE LEADER K. JOSEPH SHEKARCHI The resolution (2019-H 5539) is aimed at helping to prevent loss of […]
Free event for People of All Ages Pawtucket – The Pawtucket School Committee and the School Department will be hosting Get Healthy Pawtucket Day 2019. The annual event will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at the Slater Mill Courtyard. “The School Committee is proud to sponsor the free […]
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW ROCKY POINT FISHING PIER SET TO START AN ARCHITECTURAL RENDEING OF NEW PIER Pier will provide saltwater fishing access 10 miles from Providence PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon announce that construction of a new timber fishing pier will begin […]
