Commission Launches to Redesign MA Seal, Motto Lily Bohlke – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON – Native American leaders in Massachusetts are coming together to study and recommend changes to the state’s seal, flag and motto. It’s part of a new law establishing a commission to re-examine these symbols. The state seal, pictured on the flag, currently features […]
Valentine’s Day: celebrate love with the most beautiful spring flowers Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day with the most beautiful spring flowers – from tulips to grape hyacinths. Spring flowers are fresh, sparkling and heartwarming. Perfect for saying ‘I love you!’ As sweet as springtime Tulips, daffodils, hyacinths, grape hyacinths and Persian buttercups are […]
Constituent Liaison and Public Health and Equity Leader to Work with Community PAWTUCKET – Amid the ongoing national concerns and the coronavirus pandemic that has affected Pawtucket communities disproportionately, the City of Pawtucket is pleased to announced the appointment of a new Constituent Liaison and a Public Health and Equity Leader. “Over the past few months, […]
To Our Friends Ahead of today’s historic Inauguration and the start of a new chapter for our nation; we wanted to take a moment to make sure you saw Nellie’s latest interview on Rhode Island’s National Public Radio affiliate – The Public’s Radio. Last week on “Political Roundtable” Nellie spoke about why she has fiercely […]
Academy award winner Ruth E. Carter is coming to New Bedford! NBAM has teamed up with the New Bedford Historical Society , New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park , New Bedford Free Public Library , the College of Visual and Performing Arts at UMass Dartmouth , and Rememory Consulting to bring you Uncommon Threads: The Works of Ruth E. Carter . Join us in […]
COMINGS AND GOINGS By John O. Harney Biden Taps R.I. Gov. Raimondo for Commerce, Boston Mayor Walsh for Labor President-elect Joe Biden nominated Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo as the next U.S. secretary of commerce and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as the next U.S. secretary of labor. Raimondo, who chaired NEBHE’s Commission of Higher Education & Employability, will be succeeded in Rhode Island by Lieutenant Gov. Daniel J. McKee, […]
Playwright August Wilson Takes Center Stage on U.S. Postal Service Commemorative Forever Stamp The 44th stamp in the Black Heritage series honors playwright August Wilson (1945-2005), who brought fresh perspectives and previously unheard voices to the American stage. Between 1982 and 2005, Wilson wrote his acclaimed American Century Cycle. This series of 10 plays includes […]
5 Ways to Build More Equity in Your Home January 15 2021 Equity — or the share of your property you actually own — is a benefit to any homeowner. For one, it means more profits when it’s time to sell. On top of that, it can also give you cash when you need it […]
