The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that starting Sunday night, September 21, it will temporarily close a section of Route 4 near the Frenchtown Road (Route 402) overpass in East Greenwich. The closures will take place through Thursday night, September 25,...
Representing the McKee Administration, Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. joined representatives for U.S. Senator Jack Reed, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, along with other state and local officials, to mark the early completion of the Tower Hill Road...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine for most Rhode Islanders 6 months of age and older to protect against serious illness from COVID-19 over the coming weeks and months.
"COVID-19 vaccine can help prevent serious illness and hospitalization,...
Several Northeastern states and America's largest city have been collaborating since early 2025 and today formally announced the Northeast Public Health Collaborative, a voluntary regional coalition of public health agencies and leaders, brought together to share expertise, improve coordination,...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Sprout Organics is recalling one lot of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches because they may contain elevated levels of lead.
Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels....
As part of its ongoing bridge replacement project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) on Friday night, September 19, will begin shifting travel lanes on Route 113 (East Avenue) where it passes over I-95 and I-295 in Warwick. The shift will be done in stages, but the current...
PROVIDENCE, RI - Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division announced that informational materials for candidates and voters are now available for the upcoming special elections for Providence City Council – Ward 2, North Providence Town Council – District 2,
Media Advisory Contact: Courtney Marciano
For Immediate Release 401-318-0911
Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to Host First-Ever Senior Preparedness BINGO
Promoting Safety and Resilience Among Older Rhode Islanders
Smithfield, RI — Smithfield, R.I. – The Rhode...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) notified the Town of Richmond Water System and the Town of Hopkinton Water System that the precautionary boil water notice issued to its consumers can be lifted. A precautionary boil water notice was issued on September 8th because of an inadequate...
As part of an ongoing resurfacing project in the East Bay area, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to implement a detour for eastbound traffic on a section of County Road in Barrington starting Thursday, September 18. This detour will be in place weekdays, Monday-...
