Senator Urso Sworn In As General Assembly Convenes STATE HOUSE — Sen. Lori Urso was formally sworn into the Senate today as the 2025-26 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Senator Urso Senator Urso (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) will serve on the Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Health […]
EarthTalk Q&AJimmy Carter’s Environmental LegacyShashwat Mishra January 9, 2025 Jimmy Carter is famous for installing solar panels on the White House and shepherding the nation through the oil crises of the 1970s. Credit: Utenriksdepartementet UD, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy?—B.N.., Athens, GA Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting […]
Winter Whites:Chill Out with These Cold Weather White Wine Picks Winter is about warm and cozy ambiance and hearty, comforting dishes. Rich, bold red wines are the go-to choices for the season. However, white wines are not just for summer or warm weather. In fact, many winter dishes pair better with whites than reds. In […]
BILL HANNEY’S Theatre BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES LOCAL AUDITIONSFOR EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY ADULTS FOR 2025 SUMMER SEASON Wakefield, RI – Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2025 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. Local talent […]
Statement Regarding Governor McKee’s Comments on Homelessness and Haus of Codec For Immediate Release: Providence RI January 9, 2025: On January 9, 2025, The Providence Journal published an article titled “Politicians, advocates call on the governor to treat homelessness as a public health emergency.” In the article, Governor Dan McKee referenced shelter occupancy rates and […]
RIPTA’s Winter Service Changes To Take Effect Saturday, January 18, 2025 Providence, Rhode Island…The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will implement winter service changes effective Saturday, January 18, 2025. RIPTA makes regular service adjustments three times a year in response to seasonal changes and/or passenger use. RIPTA will make changes to Routes 10x, 14, […]
Lunar New Year Stamp Coming to the Wang Theatre USPS Announces CeremonyFor Lunar New Year Stamp What: The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the Lunar New Year with the release of the Year of the Snake stamp. The Year of the Snake begins Jan. 29, 2025, and ends Feb. 16, 2026. This first-day-of-issue event for the […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Kicks Off 2025 Girl Scout Cookie Season, Helping Girls Unbox Brighter Futures for Themselves Consumers in southeastern New England can now support Girl Scouts in their local area as they say goodbye to the beloved cookie flavor, Toast-Yay!®. AOIFE – EAST GREENWICH WARWICK, RI (January 8, 2025)—Girl Scouts of […]
