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 […]
MA Voting-Rights Group Presses for Easier Absentee Process in November Suzanne Potter – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — In light of the COVID-19 crisis, voting-rights groups want the state to make it easier to vote by mail. The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed a bill to make fear of going out in public due to COVID-19 a valid […]
Providence Public Library and Rhode Island Historical Society Launch Digital Archive of COVID-19 in Rhode Island Public digital archive to record stories, photographs, artwork, oral histories, social media and memories of the COVID-19 pandemic in Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI — Providence Public Library (PPL) and Rhode Island Historical Society (RIHS) have partnered to create a collaborative public […]
OUR FRIDAY TREAT Happy Friday! I am overwhelmed with the support shown for these weekly videos. It means so much to me that they are helping people in some small way. Thank you for listening and continued wishes of health and safety. Have a wonderful weekend! Click here for a special song! […]
Hello Friend, STEVEN J. KING As a member of the Rhode Island business community for over two decades at Quonset, I have seen countless examples of creativity and resilience during hard times – and the COVID-19 crisis is no different. I am confident that, together, we will emerge from this crisis stronger, due largely […]
Rhode Island Business Competition Selects 11 Semi-Finalists Providence – April 16, 2020 The Rhode Island Business Competition today announced that 11 semi-finalists that have been selected for the 2020 competition which has two tracks, Entrepreneur and MedTech. This year’s awards total $150,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, the New England Medical Innovation Center […]
Advocates: Public Banking Could Reboot Post-COVID-19 Economy Suzanne Potter – Commonwealth News Service BOSTON — Advocates for public banking are pressing states to create their own banks, which could lend at lower rates and prioritize the recovery of local business. They argue that Wall Street currently takes too big a bite in fees and interest. […]
