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The City of Providence will host the RWP Museum Ocean State August Shell-ebration on August 30, 2025, featuring family-friendly activities centered on marine life. Attendees can explore the wonders of the ocean state and participate in various educational events. This event aims to enhance community engagement with local natural history.
The City of Providence announces the RWP Museum Ocean State August Shell-ebration, a family-friendly event highlighting oceanic wonders. Scheduled for August 2025, the celebration aims to engage visitors with interactive exhibits and educational activities.
The Rhode Island Blood Center's blood donations fell 25% below hospital demand, prompting the launch of the “Pint for a Pint” campaign. Donors over 21 can receive a voucher for a free drink at local breweries for each pint donated, aiming to replenish critically low supplies of O-negative and O-positive blood types. Donations must be made by August 31, and vouchers cannot be used on the day of donation.
Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter dedicated the Warriors Cairn Memorial, an interactive tribute honoring veterans. Conceived by a group of Vietnam veterans, the memorial features wooden chips for visitors to write messages, alongside granite columns, a flagpole, and benches. The dedication on July 26 reflects years of effort and collaboration among veterans to create a meaningful space for remembrance.
Rhode Island residents can access nursing home inspection records and complaint reports through the Department of Health’s database following a tragic fire at Gabriel House that resulted in nine fatalities. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services also offers quality ratings and penalty information for nursing facilities. A new database from The Providence Journal tracks violent incidents in nursing homes, providing crucial safety information.
Rhode Island Lottery results for July 16, 2025, revealed winning numbers for Powerball, Lucky For Life, and other games. Players can claim prizes under $600 at local retailers, while larger winnings must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters in Cranston. Mega Millions and Powerball winners have the option of cash or annuity payments.
Ducks swim in the remains of the demolished Budlong Pool, which cannot be rebuilt due to the discovery of an underground aqueduct. The pool's reconstruction has been delayed beyond the winter demolition.
Elizabeth Catucci has been appointed as the new executive director of the Partnership for Rhode Island, succeeding Thomas Giordano. Her focus will be on business attraction and workforce development to enhance the state's competitiveness.
Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, which aimed to protect communities from natural disasters. Neronha joined a coalition of 20 states in challenging the decision, arguing it jeopardizes public safety amidst increasing climate change risks.
BermudAir ended its service from Rhode Island's T.F. Green International Airport to Bermuda just six weeks after launching. The airline advised affected passengers to contact them for alternative arrangements while continuing operations from Hartford's Bradley International Airport.