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 […]
Electrical workers union calls for debate on working family issues in Massachusetts U.S. Senate race On behalf of IBEW Local 103 Electrical workers union calls for debate on working family issues in Massachusetts U.S. Senate race. Fast-growing, politically active electrical workers union says blue collar, labor issues must not be lost in conversation DORCHESTER, MA – One […]
Attleboro Arts Museum 28th Benefit Art Auction Bidders will find high-end framed works along with off the wall treasures. Auction Item: “LIFE Magazine Newsstand Paperweight and 1961 Issues” donated by the estate of Bett Scott. Donor Value: $130; opening auction bid $45. Attleboro Arts Museum, 86 Park Street, Attleboro, MA 02703 Live/Silent Event: Saturday, November 2nd, […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazin Dear EarthTalk: What’s the latest update on the Paris Climate Agreement? Have the participating nations been meeting their interim goals? Is the U.S. completely out of it? — T. Jenks, Newark, DE Secretary-General António Guterres during press conference on the theme on violence […]
Quonset: An Economic Powerhouse in Rhode Island Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation, State and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation (QDC) to release the findings of the 2019 Bryant University Economic Impact Report, in an event last Friday. State and local leaders noted Quonset’s tremendous growth, and the public investment in Quonset’s infrastructure that has […]
