PROVIDENCE, R.I. -??Governor Gina M. Raimondo??released the following statement responding to the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of National Grid’s electricity rate increase: ?? “Hard-working, middle class Rhode Island families need relief. I am disappointed that Rhode Islanders’ electricity bills will be going up this winter. I call on regulators, Grid and consumer advocates to work […]
Pokanoket Tribe occupies Bristol land, say it belongs to them not Brown By Bob Plain on August 20, 2017 More than 50 Native Americans and their allies occupied waterfront land in Bristol on Sunday for what they called ???a long term encampment,??? saying the gorgeous spot overlooking Mt. Hope Bay belongs to the Pokanoket Tribe, […]
Mayor Brings Together Members of Financial Sector as Advisors to Spur and Support the Public/Private Economic Development Happening in Pawtucket PAWTUCKET ??? Mayor Donald R. Grebien brought together members of the financial sector from Pawtucket, the Blackstone Valley and greater Rhode Island to create a Financial Advisory Team. These financial sector professionals are willing to […]
The dynamic Mixed Magic Theatre Exult Choir, under the direction of Kim Pitts-Wiley and Delbert Collins, presents COLORWAYS, It’s 10th Annual Greatness of Gospel??Concert. Inspired by Chance the Rapper’s critically-acclaimed Coloring Book guided by the words Shabach, Barak and Edify,??COLORWAYS is an ambitious and uplifting journey of praise featuring traditional and contemporary gospel hits from […]
Beth Lindstrom Announces Run for U.S. Senate BOSTON, ??MA??– Today, Beth Lindstrom, former Massachusetts Consumer Affairs Director, announced her candidacy for the United State Senate from Massachusetts. In an online video announcement, Lindstrom said she will run as an independent-minded Republican who rejects partisan warfare in the current political climate and will seek to work […]
Imagination Playground Weekly Activities at Providence Children???s Museum August 27 ??? September 3 ?? LAST WEEK! Voyage to Vietnam: Celebrating the Tet Festival showcases traditions, customs and values exemplified by the annual celebration of Tet. Through interactive exhibits, families will immerse themselves in Vietnamese culture, gain appreciation for traditions, values and daily experiences of people […]
MoWC to Celebrate Labor Day With Sesame Street???s Walkaround Julia Festivities Will Include Free Memory Bank Registration and 20th Anniversary Exhibit Opening (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) ??? ??On Monday, September 4, the Museum of Work & Culture ??? along with Rhode Island PBS ??? will welcome Julia, a new friend from Sesame Street! A sweet and curious […]
New Research Presented on the Hempsted Family and Slavery ?? New London, CT ?????Join Connecticut Landmarks on Sunday, September 17 at the Joshua Hempsted House for powerful stories of slavery, resistance, freedom, and courage.??At 2 pm, Aileen Novick, Program Manager at the Hempsted Houses shares new research about the complex lives of the people who […]
