PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) along with specialty outdoor retailer REI Co-op are encouraging individuals and families to opt for a healthier way to spend Black Friday; one that reconnects them with nature by spending time outdoors. Rhode Island's...
With several respiratory viruses currently circulating in Rhode Island and with the holidays coming, State health officials and hospital leaders gathered today to again urge the public to only go to emergency departments for issues that require emergency care. Hospital emergency departments in...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) recommend lifting the advisory restricting recreational activities at Slack Reservoir in Smithfield/Johnston and at Stafford Pond in Tiverton. The advisories related to high levels of...
As part of the ongoing Washington Bridge project, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will install a lane split on I-195 West in East Providence, just prior to the bridge, on Friday night, November 18. The new traffic pattern creates a work zone in the middle of the bridge for...
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is reminding motorists that the second weekend bridge slide for the Pontiac Avenue Bridge in Cranston is scheduled to begin Friday night, November 18. All roads are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, November 21.
The bridge slide...
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is proud to announce that the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) has recognized DEM Deputy Director for Natural Resources Jason McNamee, PhD, with its highest honor. McNamee received the 2022 Captain David H. Hart...
R.I. State Council on the Arts' newly announced General Operating Support for Artists has awarded $6,000 per year for three years to the following four artists: Anthony "AM." Andrade, Evans Molina Fernandez, Jeffrey Yoo Warren, all of Providence, and Warwick's Saberah Malik.
RISCA's Executive...
BRISTOL, RI – In a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, Governor Dan McKee led the state's official Veterans Day proceedings to honor those who have served in the nation's military.
Held at the Rhode Island Veterans Home, over 100 attendees heard remarks of appreciation from the Governor and other...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day:
"Today is an important day for all Rhode Islanders to truly recognize the meaning of Veterans Day.
Rhode Island's Veterans courageously fought to protect our freedom, and we should find...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Director Terry Gray announced today that he has named Susan Forcier, Esq., as the agency's Deputy Director of Environmental Protection (EP). As head of the EP Bureau, Forcier will lead an enterprise consisting of seven separate divisions,