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Sep 23 2023

In the news….updates for Sept. 23, 2023

RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos are co-chairing The Rodel Institute’s efforts ...
In honor of Baby Safety Month, a precious baby peacefully rests in a yellow striped shirt within the safety of a crib.

Sep 23 2023

Baby Safety Month – check baby’s sleep space – dos and don’ts from CPSC

The annual Injuries and Deaths Associated with Nursery Products Among Children Younger Than Age Five report released today by the U.S. Consumer ...
A collage of pictures of food and a woman holding a plate from various Blackstone Valley restaurants.

Sep 23 2023

Blackstone Valley International Food Trail starts today at over 80 restaurants

Blackstone Valley Tourism invites Rhode Islanders to participate in their "exciting culinary experience" - the Blackstone Valley International Food Trail, ...
A woman holding a shopping bag full of groceries.

Sep 22 2023

A Call to Action by “1 of 52″ Hunger Network” to make Rhode Island a food secure state

The “1 of 52” Hunger Network, a 35 year anti-hunger advocate group, issued a call to action to "make Rhode ...
A group of kids in t - shirts taking a selfie.

Sep 22 2023

(UPDATE) Scouts staff 60 sites across RI/MA/CT informational “Join Scouting Day”, Sept. 23rd

UPDATE: We wanted to update you on the success of this program. According to the Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of ...
A group of police officers standing in front of a podium discussing car seat safety.

Sep 22 2023

“Seat Check Saturday” for car seat safety by RI Police Chiefs Assoc and Lifespan

In recognition of National Child Passenger Safety Week, representatives from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association and Lifespan’s Injury Prevention Center today ...
A wooden table in front of a window with a tree in the background.

Sep 21 2023

A Greener View: Personal Weather Station – Jeff Rugg

by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: I am thinking about getting my husband a home weather station because he is ...
A man with a yellow tie.

Sep 21 2023

URI economist Leonard Lardaro: Rhode Island’s disappointing economic momentum continues

There has been a well-defined downward trend in Rhode Island’s economic momentum that has existed since the late summer of ...
Entering city of cranston.

Sep 20 2023

Cranston tied in political knots.

Commentary Another day, another political turmoil. And Cranstonians are growing weary of it all. That might just be what prompted ...
A group of people standing in front of the RISPCA building.

Sep 20 2023

Rhode Island SPCA opens new home, invites public to visit

The weather could not have been more perfect for the Rhode Island SPCA’s Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony that ...