Saturday, May 16, 2026

RIHS: “INSIDE THE ARCHIVES”

Free Series Continues With Behind-the-Scenes Look at Exhibit Development     Learn the “How” of the Museum of Work & Culture’s New Exhibit About the History of the Blackstone River   PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Historical Society continues its free Inside the Archives series on Wednesday, August 3, at noon, with a program […]

RIPTA: “CAUTION: BUS IS TURNING”

“Caution: Bus is Turning” T-shirts Benefit House of Hope   Pictured (L-R): Scott Avedisian, RIPTA CEO; Laura Jaworski, House of Hope CDC Executive Director; Asher Schofield, Frog & Toad and Dan Freitas, local artist   RIPTA and Frog & Toad Collaboration Benefits Local Non-Profit   Providence, Rhode Island, July 28, 2022… “Caution, bus is turning!”   […]

T4MA: LOW-INCOME FARES

T4MA Supports Governors Inclusion of RTA Low-Income Fares in Transportation Bond Bill   T4MA Statement on Final Budget Including Funding for Reduced Fares on RTAs July 28, 2022 —   Statement from T4MA Community Engagement Manager and Regional Transit Authority Advocates Coalition, Elise Mason:   “Thank you Governor Baker and the Legislature for providing funding […]

PAWTUCKET: NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

New England Institute of Technology Grand Opening of  University Resource Center in Pawtucket      PAWTUCKET- Please join the New England Institute of Technology along with the Boys and Girls Club of Pawtucket, Pawtucket Central Falls Development and the City of Pawtucket as we celebrate the opening of the University Resource Center at 2 Bayley Street […]

EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES

AUGUST 2022 ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN @ EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES     Follow this link to add your email to our weekly newsletter list!   SUMMER READING CHALLENGE The library is challenging kids, teens, and even adults to keep reading and attending library programs during the summer. Participants can earn a variety of prizes – […]

TEN MILE RIVER RAMBLES

OLD CAMP JEFFERS BY DON DOUCETTE There once was a connected footpath along the western side of the Bungay River wetland between Attleboro and North Attleboro – all prior to modern housing development.     There was in fact a Boy Scout camp in North Attleboro close to the Bungay River called Camp Jeffers. Today, […]

PEDIATRIC HEALTH BILL SIGNED INTO LAW

Senator Lawson and Representative Amore’s legislation requiring insurance coverage for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders ceremonially signed into law   Sen. Valarie J. Lawson, Governor Daniel McKee and Rep. Gregg Amore at the ceremonial bill signing held on July 22.                   STATE HOUSE – Legislation 2022-S 2203B, 2022-H 7503Baa sponsored by Sen. Valarie J. Lawson (D-Dist. […]

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Fighting Summer Hunger!       Did you know there are over 80 sites across Rhode Island where children 18 and under can have fun and enjoy a tasty, nutritious meal at no cost this summer?   We recently stopped by the City of Central Falls’ Veteran’s Memorial Park where students were cooling off at the nearby splash park […]