VISION 2020 We are humbled! A little over two weeks ago, we sent out our annual appeal, Vision 2020, and 93 of you have already responded with support. Thank you. Whether you are excited about arts education for at-risk youth, supporting local artists and musicians, or the community gathering place that the Center has become, […]
City of Pawtucket 22nd Annual Photo Contest Winners Announced Over 90 entries were received for consideration for the City of Pawtucket 22nd Annual Photo contest which created the City’s first ‘virtual exhibit’ on the city website, www.pawtucketri.com. Aside from Pawtucket, submissions were received from Cumberland, North Providence, Providence, Lincoln, Warwick, RI and Rehoboth, MA. While social distancing and […]
GEORGE WILEY CENTER In August, National Grid proposed a rate hike that would raise the average customers’ bill by $10.78 a month. At the Public Utilities Commission meeting, members and organizers spoke out against this change, discussing the negative effects of raising energy costs during a pandemic when many are already struggling with high bills. Despite […]
Rep. Kazarian urges diplomacy as Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict intensifies STATE HOUSE – Rep. Katherine S. Kazarian (D-Dist. 63, East Providence) is calling on Azerbaijani forces to stop attacking Armenian forces and settlements in the Nagorno–Karabakh region as tensions have risen and the conflict between the two countries is intensifying at a rapid pace. “As a proud […]
Rhode Island Historical Society Hosts Smithsonian Curator for Talk on Women’s Suffrage History Providence, RI – Americans are often told that the ballot box is the best means to achieve change. But how is that possible if the ballot is the very thing you want? These questions are as relevant today as they were over […]
Rhode Island Pension System Earns $255 Million in August 2020 PROVIDENCE, RI: The Rhode Island pension fund returned 2.92% in August, earning $254,897,082 from investments, as Treasurer Magaziner’s Back to Basics investment strategy continues to provide growth and stability for members of the Retirement System. Over the 12-month period ending August 31, 2020, the system returned […]
Child Care Crisis: Hope for Mass. Parents During the Coronavirus Pandemic Care That Works unites families and providers to help working families access affordable, reliable child care services BOSTON — A pilot program providing working-class families with affordable child care services, available during nonstandard hours when parents are most in need, was announced by the Care […]
POLAR EXPRESS First off, to those that have not seen on our website or social media, we have been diligently working with key partners involved in the Blackstone Valley Polar Express Train Ride to find a safe and suitable way for you all to join us in 2020. This event is something we have been […]
