“ReThinking” MA High-Stakes Testing Mike Clifford – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — Educators, parents and others concerned about public education will be testifying before legislators Tuesday to show their support for a measure to curb high-stakes testing and increase investment in public schools. The measure before lawmakers is being called “an act strengthening and investing […]
FESTIVAL BALLET PROVIDENCE TO DEDICATE 2017-2018 SEASON TO FORMER BOARD PRESIDENT EDWARD M. FOGARTY Fogarty remembered as a passionate and long-serving officer, lover of dance and the arts, advocate for arts education PROVIDENCE, RI-Following the death of long-time Trustee, benefactor, former Board President, and current Vice President Edward M. Fogarty, Festival Ballet Providence (FBP) will […]
German American Cultural Society The German American Cultural Society is pleased to announce that on Saturday, September 30th and Sunday, October 1st the annual Oktoberfest will be held at their club on 78 Carter Avenue, Pawtucket, RI. On Saturday the Oktoberfest will start at 1 PM with the blessing of the food and tapping of […]
Raw Wine 2017 Presented by??Campus Fine Wines Over 80 natural wines available to taste at??the Steel Yard September 16th, 2017, 6 PM – 9 PM 27 Sims Avenue, Providence, RI 02909 Discover and explore a delicious variety of natural wines in the raw beauty of a historic, reclaimed industrial space while raising funds for the […]
Advocacy in Action: A Win for Public Access in Cranston By Mike Jarbeau, Narragansett Baykeeper The public access site at the end of Ocean Avenue. RIYC is in the background. Protecting and promoting public access to Narragansett Bay is a core component of Save The Bay???s work. Our advocacy staff works tirelessly to identify and […]
Lessons from Harvey: R.I. must plan with flooding in mind by Rep. Lauren H. Carson In recent days we???ve seen harrowing images of Texans carrying their children, belongings and pets against strong currents in chest-deep waters, and heard the heartbreaking stories of loss as one of the most-damaging storms in history wreaked its havoc on […]
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group On September 13, 2017 the Attleboro Parkinson’s Disease Support Group will meet at Community VNA, 10 Emory Street in Attleboro from 10AM to 12PM. People with Parkinson’s, family members and friends are welcome to attend, even if a loved one lives at a distance. This session will feature support, education, and […]
Raimondo??Directs U.S. and Rhode Island Flags to Fly at Half-Staff??in??Recognition of the??Anniversary of??September 11th?? GINA RAIMONDO PROVIDENCE, R.I.??- In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation,??Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered??that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, September 11 in honor of the lives lost […]
