Articles by: Pat Ford

US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking

US State Department Briefing-February 13, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on The West Bank, Türkiye, Plan to Combat Human Trafficking The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Sorry, we are starting both later than usual and later than the advertised time, but it sure feels like a Monday. It is a Monday. A[Read More…]

by February 14, 2023

US State Department Briefing-February 9, 2023, Spokesman Ned Price on Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, Nicaragua

  US State Department Briefing-February 9, 2023 Spokesman Ned Price held forth on earthquake relief efforts in Turkey & Syria, ongoing developments in Ukraine, and a mission of mercy from Nicaragua The Transcript: Earlier today, a plane arrived at Dulles International Airport carrying 222 individuals who had been held by[Read More…]

by February 10, 2023

Rhode Island State Police Begin Rollout of Cruiser & Body-Worn Camera Program/Rhode Island ACLU Weighs In!

All Uniformed Troopers Will Be Equipped by The End of April   Rhode Island State Police today formally announced today the rollout of its Body Worn & Cruiser Based Camera Program. From The Rhode Island State Police: The Rhode Island State Police today announced that it has begun the process[Read More…]

by February 10, 2023

Pawtucket School Head Honcho Lisa Ramzi-Winters School Flood Update/Architect Selection For Unified High School/Shea Emergency Repair Request … Phew! At Pawtucket School Committee “Working” Meeting!

We caught up with Acting Pawtucket School Superintendent Lisa Ramzi after a “Working” Pawtucket School Meeting for an update, on well, everything! On the docket? Approval of the “Stage 2” Architect for the Unified School District … Approval of a request for the Emergency Shea High School NEASC imbroglio …[Read More…]

by February 10, 2023

A Tax Deal For Morley Field Developers! Pawtucket City Council TSA

       

by February 9, 2023

ACLU AND RI LEGAL SERVICES FILE CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT AGAINST PROVIDENCE SCHOOL DISTRICT OVER SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

  The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island and R.I. Legal Services have filed a formal complaint with the U.S. Department of Education against the Providence School District for failing to provide parents of special education students with the documents that are used to determine a child’s eligibility for[Read More…]

by February 8, 2023

Pawtucket School Superintendent Provides Update On Flooded Winters School!

 

by February 8, 2023

Stefan Pryor: Soon (Very!) 2B Housing Czar On A Tour Of The Continent-Comes Ashore In Woon-sock-ette

  A veddy frank discussion with House-A-Nista Commander Pryor on the events o’ the weekend (freezing) that was! #mutualaid #endhomelessness Please take a moment to subscribe to our YouTube Channel? Simply click the Coalition Icon in the lower right hand corner of the video We’ve Got Merch! https://the-coalition-radio-network.creator-spring.com/ The Coalition[Read More…]

by February 5, 2023

Providence Public Schools Closed Friday 2/3/23 Due to Extreme Weather Conditions

  The Providence Public School District (PPSD) will be closed Friday, February 3, 2023, to ensure student safety during the expected extreme cold and wind chill weather conditions. Before and after school programs including sports are also canceled for Friday. Saturday school is also cancelled.   For employees, PPSD will enact a[Read More…]

by February 3, 2023

City of Pawtucket Announces Opening of Warming Shelter at 1139 Main Street

  From The City of Pawtucket: The City of Pawtucket is officially opening the doors to a new warming shelter at 1139 Main Street for this weekend, on an emergency basis. The shelter will be open starting tomorrow, February 3 at 7:00 am through Monday, February 6, around the clock. Additionally, the[Read More…]

by February 2, 2023