Monday, July 6, 2026

RI HOUSE APPROVES 2021 STATE BUDGET

House of Representatives Approves 2021 State Budget STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island House of Representatives voted 59-6 today to approve a pared down state budget for the 2021 fiscal year that restores funding to cities and towns, uses federal coronavirus relief funds to aid struggling Rhode Islanders and does not raise taxes or fees. […]

FREE BUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP

Rhode Island Business Competition “Business Plan Development” Workshop is January 7th The Rhode Island Business Competition’s workshop “Business Plan Development” will be held on Thursday, January 7th at 5:00 pm hosted virtually by Venture Café.   Our presenter is Dr. Ezenwayi Amaechi, an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship in the Management Department at Johnson & Wales […]

BRISTOL, RI: OUTDOOR WINTER COCKTAILS AND PAIRINGS ANYONE?

Linden Place Continues Outdoor Winter Cocktail Demonstrations & Tastings Two Gals Cocktails shows you how to make this season’s most trendy winter-themed cocktails and pairings!   Bristol, R.I. –  This month, Linden Place Mansion is hosting Two Gals Cocktails and guests for early evening cocktail demonstrations and tastings, paired with sweet treats, in the open-air […]

GINA: THE SNOW IS ON THE WAY

Hello friend, GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO RHODE ISLAND As you may have heard, we are currently preparing for our first heavy snowfall of the season.   A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Providence and Kent Counties from 7 p.m. tomorrow through 1 p.m. Thursday, and we’re expecting as much as a foot of snow.  […]

A CLEANER AND GREENER COMMUNITY

BigBelly Trash Receptacles in Pawtucket Focus on Cleaner and Greener Community Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket’s Public Works Department has announced that new BigBelly solar trash receptacles in the city focus on the City’s continued emphasis on a cleaner and greener community. “The BigBelly solar trash receptacle program is another step in the City’s prioritization […]

ARTISTS EXCHANGE: A PROUD TRADITION

Artists’ Exchange Proudly Presents A Digital Production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL CELEBRATION Curated & Edited by Megan Howe Based on Charles Dickens Classic Novel Thursday, December 17th at 6pm On Rhode Island PBS‘s OVEE Platform, Followed by an Interactive Talkback. Take a journey through 16 years of Artists’ Exchange productions of A Christmas Carol , featuring video footage […]

NELLIE’S NOTES

Dear Friend, RI SECRETARY OF STATE NELLE GORBEA Monday I was honored to preside over the Electoral College in Rhode Island.  This ceremonial election which dates back over 200 years marked the successful win by Joseph R. Biden as President and Kamala D. Harris as Vice President.   Monday also marked the conclusion of my ministerial […]

LTE: JACK LANK-UNITED REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

A SHOP LOCAL CHALLENGE “I’m Issuing a $50 Dollar Challenge” JACK LANK A Message from Our CEO/President Jack Lank Dear Neighbors And Friends,   Typically, right about now we’d be singing about “the most wonderful time of the year”. It’s an understatement to say that 2020 has had other plans. If you’ve replaced wonderful with […]