Articles by: Pat Ford

Morgenthau CD2 Congressional Campaign Announces Friday “Text Town Hall”

From The Sarah Morgenthau-Congress Campaign: Today, Sarah Morgenthau’s campaign announced a virtual “Text Town Hall” to kick off their Get Out The Vote efforts in the Second Congressional District. “Our campaign believes in meeting voters where they are,” said Campaign Manager Bryan McNamara. “Sarah Morgenthau has committed to being accessible[Read More…]

by September 9, 2022

Facing Morley Field Debacle & Tidewater Landing $10 Million Dollar Crisis? Pawtucket City Council Does Nothing.

  In a not so stunning move, the Pawtucket City Council voted at last night’s meeting (9/7/22) to hold a special Town Council Meeting, for consideration & discussion of the sale of Morley Field. A “Special Meeting” has been proposed for September 19. City Attorney Frank Milos had written the[Read More…]

by September 8, 2022

Rhode Island Selected to Host National Young Republican Deployment

Rhode Island Selected to Host National Young Republican Deployment The Young Republican National Federation has chosen Rhode Island for a national deployment of their members from September 16 to 18. The Rhode Island Young Republicans will host members from across the country for three consecutive days of action across the[Read More…]

by September 8, 2022

City of Providence Announces Driver’s License Restoration Program!

  Partnership with OpenDoors will help reinstate licenses suspended due to unpaid fines and fees, missed court dates From The Office Of Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza: Mayor Jorge O. Elorza was joined today by Providence City Councilor Rachel Miller (Ward 13), OpenDoors Community Organizer Brandon Robinson, Pawtucket Municipal Court Chief[Read More…]

by September 7, 2022

Rhode Island Libertarian Gubernatorial Candidate Elijah Gizzarelli Joins The Battle!

  From The Libertarian Party of Rhode Island: Libertarian candidate for governor Elijah Gizzarelli will appear on the general election ballot this November. After the Rhode Island Secretary of State’s office determined Gizzarelli did not collect enough verified signatures to qualify for ballot placement, Libertarian Party of Rhode Island (LPRI)[Read More…]

by September 6, 2022

Pawtucket Councilman Gregor: Community Rejects City’s Plan To Pave Greenspace For Parking Lot

  COMMUNITY GATHERING TO “SAVE MORLEY FIELD” SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD, 4:00PM 94 MOSHASSUCK STREET, PAWTUCKET  

by September 3, 2022

Small Business Alert! City of Providence Announces Microenterprise Accelerator Program

    “Empower Providence” program in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy will provide training and resources to Providence microenterprises At an event held today at The Social Enterprise Greenhouse, the Jewelry District based Incubator, Providence Mayor Elorza, RIBBA (Rhode Island Black Business Association) President Lisa Ranglin, Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber[Read More…]

by September 1, 2022

More Chaos In Pawtucket! Winters Elementary School Delayed Opening … Till?

Perhaps They Can Hold School At Tidewater Landing? From The Office Of Mayor Donald Grebien: “It has come to my attention that Winters Elementary School will not open on time tomorrow as had been promised to the community. There are a number of health and safety items that still need[Read More…]

by August 31, 2022

Human Rights Watch Ukraine: Growing Civilian Toll from Russian Cluster Munition Attacks

Global Report Tracks New Use, Production of Widely Rejected Weapon Ukraine is the only country in the world where cluster munitions are being used today, Human Rights Watch said. Hundreds of Russian cluster munition attacks have been documented, reported, or alleged in at least 10 of Ukraine’s 24 regions, or[Read More…]

by August 27, 2022

Massachusetts Congressman Auchincloss Op-Ed: Afghanistan Can Be Stabilized & America’s First Step Should Be With Mining

Auchincloss leading a combined special operations mission in Panama (2014) America can use mining partnership in Afghanistan to force human rights improvements   One year after ending the failed war in Afghanistan, the United States is in a stronger position. Without boots on the ground, we have more resources to[Read More…]

by August 27, 2022