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City of Providence Announces Construction Schedule of ‘Great Streets’ Projects

City of Providence Announces Construction Schedule of ‘Great Streets’ Projects

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, members of the Providence City Council, and the City of Providence’s Planning Department today announced the upcoming tentative construction schedule for several projects included in the Providence Great Streets Initiative, which aims to make all City streets safe and sustainable. These projects include safety improvements for walking and biking, traffic calming improvements to reduce speeding, and enhanced[Read More…]

by — August 13, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Cicilline, Schakowsky & Matsui Reintroduce Legislation to Reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging

Cicilline, Schakowsky & Matsui Reintroduce Legislation to Reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging

    U.S. Representatives David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Doris Matsui (CA-06) reintroduced legislation to reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging to examine the challenges and issues facing the growing aging population in America. This legislation has been endorsed by the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations (LCAO). The original House Permanent Select Committee on Aging,[Read More…]

by — August 13, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional Vaccine Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Individuals

  Other fully vaccinated individuals do not need an additional vaccine dose right now Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for both the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine and the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for the use of an additional dose in certain immunocompromised individuals, specifically, solid organ transplant recipients or those who are[Read More…]

by — August 13, 2021 — 1 comment — Covid / CDC / FDA
Dr. Ira Helfand Of The Nobel Peace Prize Winning International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Speaks To Mass Peace Action

Dr. Ira Helfand Of The Nobel Peace Prize Winning International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons, Speaks To Mass Peace Action

  On August 6, Massachusetts Peace Action held a screening of The War Game, an Academy-Award winning film by Peter Watkins. Filmed in 1965, the movie depicts the impact of a simulated nuclear attack on Britain. Following the screening, Dr. Ira Helfand of The Nobel Peace Prize Winning International Campaign To Abolish Nuclear Weapons, as well as Physicians For Social[Read More…]

by — August 12, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Mayor Don Grebien: Revving Pawtucket's Economic Engine Through the Arts

Mayor Don Grebien: Revving Pawtucket’s Economic Engine Through the Arts

While many agree that a picture is worth a thousand words, it can also positively impact the economy of a community.  Art and cultural activities, including live music, theater, dance performances and art exhibits, and especially events, prime a community’s economic engine, bringing dollars to local businesses and enhancing the quality of life of residents. While the arts are often the[Read More…]

by — August 12, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Amore Cano & Pearson Among Legislators Named To Office Of Postsecondary Commissioner Advisory Committee

Amore Cano & Pearson Among Legislators Named To Office Of Postsecondary Commissioner Advisory Committee

Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi (D-Dist. 23, Warwick) and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio (D-Dist. 4, North Providence, Providence) have appointed six members of the General Assembly to serve on the Office of Postsecondary Commissioner Advisory Committee. The mission of the Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner (OPC) is to support the work of the Board of Education and the Council on[Read More…]

by — August 12, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
Governor McKee Signs Legislation On Doula Services

Governor McKee Signs Legislation On Doula Services

Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Representative Marcia Ranglin-Vassell, and Senator Ana Quezada today held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation (2021-H 5929A, 2021-S 0484A) which will make doula services eligible for reimbursement through private insurance plans. The bill signing took place at Providence Community Health Center on Prairie Avenue, which offers affordable, quality, primary health care to[Read More…]

by — August 12, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
FLASH! New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People

FLASH! New CDC Data: COVID-19 Vaccination Safe for Pregnant People

CDC Recommends All Pregnant People or People Thinking About Becoming Pregnant Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19 CDC has released new data on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people and is recommending all people 12 years of age and older get vaccinated against COVID-19. “CDC encourages all pregnant people or people who are thinking about becoming pregnant and those breastfeeding to[Read More…]

by — August 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Covid / CDC / FDA
It's A Heat Wave! The City of Pawtucket Announces Cooling Centers!

It’s A Heat Wave! The City of Pawtucket Announces Cooling Centers!

Due to the extreme heat anticipated for the area today, Wednesday, August 11th and Thursday, August 12th, Pawtucket’s Cooling Centers will consist of the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, Senior Center, and a mobile Cooling Center on Roosevelt Avenue. Please share this information and encourage everyone to stay safe. Pawtucket Cooling Centers To help keep people cool and safe during the[Read More…]

by — August 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics

Mayors Grebien & Rivera Announce Kick-Off Of Joint 2021 Restaurant Weeks

  Today Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Mayor Maria Rivera announced that Pawtucket and Central Falls would be partnering once again to host joint Restaurant Weeks from August 27th to September 19th. Following in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, both cities will work to support the local restaurants and celebrate the diversity of the communities by highlighting the amazing cuisine that[Read More…]

by — August 11, 2021 — 0 comments — Business
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