Mass. education secretary’s votes reflect growing Democratic hostility toward charter schools Gov. Maura Healey’s top education aide, Patrick Tutwiler, opposed every charter expansion proposal brought to state board by Michael Jonas WHEN IT WAS her turn to testify last month to the state board of education before it voted on a proposal from KIPP Academy […]
WRONG TIME, WRONG MESSAGE FOR CABINET PAY RAISES STATE HOUSE, Providence, RI – The Department of Administration (DOA) will hold a public hearing tomorrow, March 26 at 11 a.m. on Governor Dan McKee’s proposal to raise the base salaries of eleven of his thirteen Cabinet members. RI law allows that proposed salaries of directors and […]
Sen. Urso introduces bill to extend workplace protections to those experiencing menopause STATE HOUSE — Sen. Lori Urso has introduced legislation to update fair employment practices to support women experiencing menopause.“Menopause is a difficult and personal subject that has been stigmatized in this country. But, it’s high time we normalize it, especially for the benefit […]
April Events At Linden Place: Music, History, And Treasure HuntingBroadway Classics with Michael DiMucci Michael DiMucci Enjoy an afternoon of timeless Broadway hits with renowned tenor Michael DiMucci on Sunday, April 6, at 4:00 PM in Linden Place’s historic ballroom. Featuring songs from Carousel, Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, Miss Saigon, and more, this […]
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Enjoyed Successful Ninth Annual Cookies & Cocktails Event! Boat House Waterfront Dining participated for the 5th year! Warwick, RI (March 24, 2025)—On March 6, 2025, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) celebrated our ninth annual Cookies & Cocktails event at Farm Fresh RI in Providence. Guests enjoyed delicious […]
APRIL KIDS’ ACTIVITIES AT EAST PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARIES Reading BuddiesTuesdays, 4-6pm at Weaver LibraryAges 5-10This low pressure drop-in program offers one-on-one time for school agekids to practice reading with adults. Volunteers from the community –recruited and trained by youth services librarians – will be ready tolisten to your child read for at least 20 minutes, […]
CLASSES AND CONCERTS WHEEL THROWING The Classes for All Levels6:00 – 8:00pmThursdays, April 3 – 24Members: $189.00 | Non-Members: $210.00 Whether you are an enthusiastic beginner or an experienced pro with the wheel, you are welcome in this class, which will cover all aspects of the ceramics process. You’ll learn how to throw on the […]
Explore Your Environment (EYE)Summer E.Y.E. connects children to their everyday surroundings by bicycle. E.Y.E. begins with instruction on safe cycle protocols and orientation to our community. Our instructors guide children to learn how to bike as needed and how to become more confident cyclists. Each day, children have critical input in planning their adventure, as […]
