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Rhode Island Department of Health Public Health Advisory – Woonsocket Sees Increased Drug Overdose Rate at Twice the Statewide Average

Rhode Island Department of Health Public Health Advisory – Woonsocket Sees Increased Drug Overdose Rate at Twice the Statewide Average

    Woonsocket Overdose Rate More than Double the State Rate Over Six Month Period In a continuing, disturbing trend, the City of Woonsocket continues to outpace the State of Rhode Island in reported drug overdoses. And while these numbers, as in the case of many government statistics, may reflect a number of intangibles … influences that in some communities[Read More…]

by — September 25, 2024 — 0 comments — Urban
Providence Parks! Providence Splash Pads and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins

Providence Parks! Providence Splash Pads and Pools Reopen, Summer Meal Service Begins

  Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Recreation Department Director Stephen Grace and Parks Superintendent Wendy Nilsson today announced the official reopening of Providence splash pads and pools and the start of summer meal service.  Splash pads are officially reopened today, and pools will open on July 3 but will be closed on July 4 in observation of Independence Day. Free, nutritious[Read More…]

by — June 28, 2023 — 0 comments — Providence, Urban
We Are Hiring! Providence Schools Announces Largest Hiring Initiative of the Year, Appointment Only Hiring Fair for 2023-24

We Are Hiring! Providence Schools Announces Largest Hiring Initiative of the Year, Appointment Only Hiring Fair for 2023-24

From The Providence Public Schools: The Providence Public School District (PPSD) is pleased to announce its upcoming hiring event, hosting an impressive roster of over 190 candidates and 19 schools, which promises to be a remarkable opportunity to witness PPSD’s commitment to providing excellent education in the community. The appointment-only hiring event is taking place on Saturday, June 3 from[Read More…]

by — June 2, 2023 — 0 comments — Politics, Providence, Urban
Providence Public Schools Respond To Providence Teachers Unions Social Media / Inaccurate Depicture Of School Closings/Teacher Layoffs

Providence Public Schools Respond To Providence Teachers Unions Social Media / Inaccurate Depicture Of School Closings/Teacher Layoffs

Providence Public School District Spokesperson Nicholas Domings spoke out this weekend about the growing controversy generated by Tweets from The Providence Public Teachers Union ….   From The Desk of Nicholas Domings, Spokesperson for Providence Public Schools: Maribeth Calabro and Jeremy Sencer have once again shown their true colors by running to social media to advance their own agenda of sewing turmoil,[Read More…]

by — December 13, 2022 — 0 comments — Civil Liberties, Politics, Urban
Central High School, Providence Student Awarded $40,000 Scholarship At Surprise Awards Ceremony

Central High School, Providence Student Awarded $40,000 Scholarship At Surprise Awards Ceremony

Central High School Scholarship Winner Jose Santos Meets With RIDE Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green   The Surprise Award Ceremony – Jose Santos Learns Of His Award! A Central High School Student, Jose Santos, was awarded a $40,000 Scholarship by BigFuture, a project of The College Board, in a surprise reveal that brought Students, Teachers, School Administrators & Elected Officials to their[Read More…]

by — November 21, 2022 — 0 comments — Coalition News Team On The Road, Urban
Update! Henry Winters Electrical Outlet-Projected School Reopening!

Update! Henry Winters Electrical Outlet-Projected School Reopening!

The Coalition Radio Network, as a measure of its commitment to the Pawtucket Community, will continue to report on the challenges faced by The Henry Winters School, so as to inform Parents in Pawtucket The Letter Sent By Pawtucket School Superintendent Cheryl McWilliams   Two approaches are being managed simultaneously, by the Pawtucket School Superintendent’s Office, in order to restore[Read More…]

by — September 14, 2022 — 0 comments — Urban
Free Trees! 1,000 Free Trees Available For Fall Planting Through Energy-Saving Tree Program

Free Trees! 1,000 Free Trees Available For Fall Planting Through Energy-Saving Tree Program

  How can you say no to free, right? And if anyone has recently done any landscape architecture to their home, they know exactly how expensive trees, shrubs & plants can be. For a limited time, The Rhode Island State Department of Environmental Management, & the Arbor Day Foundation, in conjunction with a broad range of organizations involved in, well,[Read More…]

by — August 26, 2022 — 0 comments — Urban
Providence Extends Water Park and Pool Hours, Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers During Heat Advisory

Providence Extends Water Park and Pool Hours, Coordinates Emergency Cooling Centers During Heat Advisory

Officials Urge Residents to Exercise Caution During Extreme Heat Conditions   Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Providence Recreation Department today announced updates due to the anticipated heat advisory. With dangerously high temperatures expected in the city, Providence’s water parks and pools will be operating with extended hours and cooling centers will be activated.[Read More…]

by — July 19, 2022 — 0 comments — Urban
City of Pawtucket Announces Cooling Centers to the Public!

City of Pawtucket Announces Cooling Centers to the Public!

  Due to the anticipated high heat for the coming days, Mayor Donald R. Grebien has announced that Pawtucket’s Cooling Centers will be open to the public. The Cooling Centers will consist of the Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, the Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby, and The Pawtucket Public Library. In addition to these locations, the[Read More…]

by — July 19, 2022 — 0 comments — Urban
Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Notified Of Partly Treated Sewage Discharge Into The Blackstone River From The Woonsocket Treatment Plant

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Notified Of Partly Treated Sewage Discharge Into The Blackstone River From The Woonsocket Treatment Plant

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is investigating the discharge of partly treated wastewater from the Woonsocket Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 11 Cumberland Hill Road in Woonsocket. DEM was first made aware of the discharge on the morning of June 5. The discharge is currently ongoing.     As a precaution, DEM is advising residents to[Read More…]

by — June 5, 2022 — 0 comments — Urban
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