Saturday, September 12, 2026

HOPE SCHOLARSHIP PILOT PROGRAM

Senator Pearson introduces bill to create Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program     STATE HOUSE — Senate Majority Leader Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln) has introduced the Rhode Island Hope Scholarship Pilot Program Act in an effort to make higher education more accessible to all Rhode Islanders.   The purpose of the scholarship […]

WOMR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023

OUTERMOST RADIO PROVINCETOWN, CAPE COD   Claudia Nygaard   Wednesday, March 8, 6am – midnight   Provincetown, February 2023: WOMR continues its tradition celebrating International Women’s Day 2023 on March 8th with fifteen powerful women DJs delivering music and interviews with a punch.   We underscore this year’s official theme, Embracing Equity, with a personal twist: Supportive Symbiosis as a […]

RHODE ISLAND RETIREMENT SAVINGS BILL

Kallman, Shanley, advocates hold press conference to support retirement savings bill.     STATE HOUSE – Most Rhode Islanders save for retirement through an employer-based plan such as a pension or 401 (k). But 172,000 Rhode Island workers (roughly 40% of the state’s workforce) do not have access to this crucial savings tool.    Sen. […]

RIHS: RHODE ISLAND BLACK BASEBALL TEAMS

Historian Robert Cvornyek to Discuss History of RI Black Baseball Teams     (PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – The Rhode Island Historical Society will host a virtual talk on Tuesday, February 28th at 7pm with Professor Emeritus of History from Rhode Island College Robert Cvornyek about his new book, Black Greys and Colored Giants: A Comprehensive Guide […]

EARTHTALK: LIVING NEAR AIRPORTS

EarthTalk®   From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine    Living near an airport can exacerbate pre-existing health problems due to the increased load of pollutants in the air. Credit: Tanathip Rattanatum, pexels.com.   Dear EarthTalk: Is it unhealthy for you to live near an airport? — M. Smith, Pittsburgh, PA Living near an […]

CELEBRATE QUEBECOIS CINEMA

Celebrate Québécois Cinéma at the Museum of Work & Culture     (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) – The Museum of Work & Culture invites the public to an upcoming event that will help curate the 2023 Flickers’ Rhode Island International Film Festival.   Ciné-Québec, an evening of Québecois films in celebration of the month of Francophonie, takes […]

ART CAMP AT NBAM

Art Camp at NBAM/Artworks     Art camp at NBAM/Artworks! is right around the corner! Bring your lunch and come to New Bedford Art Museum/Artworks this February break.   Learn about cool art and make paintings, drawings, prints, collages, and clay sculptures! We will practice yoga and breathing exercises to help you focus your attention […]