Financial Education Tablets for Kids Available at Pawtucket Public Library The Pawtucket Public Library has been selected to receive a Thinking Money for Kids Program Kit from the American Library Association (ALA) and the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. The Program Kit is a collection of expertly vetted resources to help libraries teach financial education concepts […]
Looking Back (2024), Roaring Forward (2025) PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (January 7, 2025) – Milestones in 2024 for Portsmouth, R.I.’s Newport Car Museum included averaging over 2,000 visitors a week during the summer months, being named to Tripadvisor’s top 10 percent of attractions worldwide (for a second time), and topping 100 cars on display while officially completing […]
Rep. Furtado Sworn in as General Assembly Convenes Representative Furtado Representative Furtado (D-Dist. 64, East Providence, Pawtucket) was one of six new members of the House of Representatives who took the oath of office, which was administered to all 75 House members by Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore. The House of Representatives […]
Whitehouse Lauds President Biden for Shielding Rhode Island Coast from Drilling President Joe Biden Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, today lauded President Joe Biden for shielding the Rhode Island coast from offshore oil and gas drilling. “President Biden has done well by […]
Eagles, Owls and…Art!February 2025 Program Highlights from the Audubon Society of Rhode Island (January 6, 2024) – Nature is magical in winter! Bundle up and take a river cruise to observe eagles, enjoy a local brew and prowl for owls, or snowshoe under a full moon. Or if you prefer to stay a little warmer, […]
RIPTA Announces 2025 Community Site Visits for Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) today released the 2025 Community Site Visit Schedule for the Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities. These site visits make it easier for Rhode Islanders […]
A SIGNIFICANT LECTURE SERIES Lee McColgan Presents: A House Restored Sun, Jan 12, 2025 2pm Price: $20 HSOY Member:$15To register visit www.hsoy.org/events In 2018, Lee McColgan quit his job with a major investment firm to start his own company doing something very different: restoring historic properties. And to teach himself the necessary skills for this […]
MAYOR’S MESSAGE accomplishments across the city, 2024 has been a year of growth, collaboration, and progress. As we look ahead to an even brighter 2025, I invite you to check out our 2024 recap videos and newsletters. These highlights showcase the hard work and dedication of our residents, businesses, and city staff who make Pawtucket […]
