Hello friend, GOVERNOR GINA RAIMONDO As we enter the eighth week since Rhode Island’s first confirmed case of COVID-19, we’re beginning to look towards the future. Because of the hard work of healthcare workers, dedicated public servants, and other frontline workers across our state, Rhode Island is in a stronger place today than many other […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What’s the current thinking on the safety of genetically engineered or modified products with regard to environmental, farm worker and consumer health? — A.J. Cary, NC Few topics are as divisive as genetic engineering. Plants and animals that have had their genomes […]
Stages of Freedom Launches Innovative COVID-19 Website to Support Minorities Stages of Freedom, the award-winning non-profit, announces the launch of its new website, “Connected” to help the African American community navigate COVID-19. Visit: https://www.stagesoffreedom.org The official launch is at 10:30 am Monday, April 20. Both in the nation and in Rhode Island, people […]
Dear Friends of The Literacy Center, These are trying times. More and more members of our community are facing financial and health challenges. The staff of The Literacy Center are working around the clock to provide support to our students, their families, and to our volunteers in need – and many other organizations in […]
Earth Day is turning 50 this year. Since humanity won’t be allowed to celebrate together in mass gatherings around the world as usual, Earth Day Network and its partner Exponential Roadmap are organizing a week-long online celebration of the big anniversary April 20-25, 2020 including live talks and other daily shows from Washington, DC, Stockholm and […]
TRIPLE DECKER DOCUMENTARY Museum of Work & Culture Launches Virtual Lecture Series Popular Valley Talks Find New Home Online and Kick-off with Triple Decker Documentary WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Valley Talks, a popular series of biweekly historical lectures presented by the Museum of Work & Culture, finds a new home online beginning Wednesday, April 22 at 4pm. […]
Application Deadline: May 1, 2020 Art League Rhode Island’s Elected Artist application process is now open. Applicants are required to submit a portfolio of 10 images and an artist statement, along with the application. Elected Artists will be selected by an independent panel of 4 jurors. Rhode Island artists, as well as non-Rhode Island […]
ATTLEBORO FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 848 “Light Up Sturdy” Event ATTLEBORO 04/18/20 — The Professional Firefighters of Attleboro Local 848 announce their “Light Up Sturdy” initiative to show our appreciation and thanks to Study M.H. Doctors, Nurses, and Staff for all they do on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Details: “Light up Sturdy” on Tuesday 21 […]
