More Massachusetts Families Moving Out of Concentrated Poverty Nadia Ramlagan-Commonwealth News Service BOSTON – The number children living in poverty in Massachusetts has fallen by 25% percent, according to a new report by The Annie E. Casey Foundation. Nancy Wagman, Kids Count director for the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center, says while the trend is positive, the […]
Linden Place Mansion’s “Hauntings of Linden Place” Guided Tour Discover the spooky side of Linden Place’s history….if you dare During the month of October, prepare to be haunted by the ghosts of Linden Place’s past! A special docent-led tour will be offered on select evenings which covers the ghost stories associated with the […]
Scipio Twoshoes, Scipio Brown and Col. William Whiting: Identity and Transformation in Early Eighteenth-Century Newport A talk with Prof. Katherine Hermes, PhD and Prof. Alexandra Marvel, JD Newport, RI – Join the Newport Historical Society for a talk with Prof. Katherine Hermes, PhD and Prof. Alexandra Marvel, JD about the identity and transformation of Scipio […]
2019 Hornbine School Open House Season Vincent Luti displaying a box of inkwells he donated to the school. By Dave Downs We have always found open house days to be of interest to both our visitors and ourselves. Frances Magan fascinates visitors with her School stories and seems to know just about everyone. This season, […]
Senator Pearson appointed to chair task force to study Rhode Island’s education funding formula RYAN W. PEARSON STATE HOUSE — Sen. Ryan W. Pearson (D-Dist. 19, Cumberland, Lincoln) has been appointed by Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) to chair a special task force to study the state’s education funding formula. […]
Experience the 36th Annual Taste of Newport to Benefit Child & Family! A Benefit for Child & Family’s Rhode Island Foster Care Programs October 27th, 5-8pm WYNDHAM NEWPORT AT THE ATLANTIC RESORT Middletown, RI Join Child & Family for the BEST Cocktail Party of the Year! Guests will enjoy Savories, Sweets and Sips from the […]
Museum of Work & Culture Offers Baking Workshop with Wright’s Dairy WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture will once again welcome children for their annual baking workshop with Wright’s Dairy Farm & Bakery. Workshops will be offered on Saturday, November 2, at 10 am and 1 pm, with participants receiving […]
Dear Friend, Last Friday, over one thousand Rhode Islanders walked out of their schools and jobs and took to the streets of Providence as part of the Global Climate Strike. They were among at least four million people around the planet who participated. This youth-led movement was sparked by 16-year-old Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, who earlier today […]
