Shanah tovah um’tukah, may you have a good and sweet new year. On this Rosh Hashanah , we send warmest wishes to you for a year of peace, hope and happiness. RHODE ISLAND FOR COMMUNITY & JUSTICE “Building understanding. Together” 271 North Main St., Providence RI 02903 | 401.467.1717 | www.ricj.org | ricj@ricj.org
New law will protect student loan borrowers in Rhode Island SETH MAGAZINER PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner joined Governor Gina Raimondo and Attorney General Peter Neronha for a ceremonial bill signing of the Student Loan Bill of Rights, which protects Rhode Islanders through new consumer protections and oversight of student loan […]
Dear Friend, With the start of this school year, I’ve been encouraged by the increased focus on improving public education in our state. We must all work together to ensure that every child in Rhode Island receives a quality education that prepares them for success and, I believe, also includes a strong civics component. Our children […]
City Extends Traffic Camera Safety Program Warning Period with Focus on Bringing Awareness Warning Violations to be Issued Until October 28th Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket and the Pawtucket Police Department have announced that the Traffic Camera Safety Program warning period will be extended with a focus on bringing awareness of school zone safety to […]
Freedom in Fashion: Black Victorian Dress OCTOBER 17, 2019 RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF DESIGN RISD – Prov/Wash 20 Washington Place Providence Tickets: $12 per person Limited to the first 50 registrants Purchase Tickets Here
United Regional Chamber of Commerce 30th Annual Taste of the Region Plainville, MA: The United Regional Chamber of Commerce (URCC) will be hosting its 30th annual Taste of the Region, a fun-filled celebration of great-tasting food as well as fabulous silent auction items and raffles on Tuesday, October 22 at Tri-County Regional Vocational High School, 147 […]
From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What have we learned from storms like Katrina, Sandy and Harvey about protecting our coastal cities better from the warming-intensified major storms hitting them? — Mitch Wyndam, Burlington, VT Major storms like Katrina, Sandy and Harvey were devastating to local populations and reformed […]
Detroit Teachers Serve as Models for Resilience and Results A few years ago, Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) took a big bet on talent. The District’s new leaders believed that Detroit teachers have the power to chart a new future for the city’s children. As part of an ambitious five-year plan, leaders sought to […]
