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News from March 2023

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Geetanjali Shree, “Beliefs, Borders, and Bridges: A Writer’s Faith” on April 3

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Geetanjali Shree, “Beliefs, Borders, and Bridges: A Writer’s Faith” on April 3

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Office of the Attorney General Issues Statement on Possible RIDOH Lab Contamination Event

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On March 14, 2023, the Department of Health (DOH) notified our Office of a possible contamination event at their Forensic Chemistry Lab which potentially affected the results of a number of tests on drug exhibits, utilized in cases prosecuted by our Office, specifically affecting cocaine detections.

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Redevelopment Agency on March 28

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Redevelopment Agency on March 28

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East Providence Rolls Out Second of Multiple Arpa-Supported Programs

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI –The City of East Providence has rolled out its second of multiple (American Rescue Plan Act) ARPA programs. T

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Planning Board Meeting on April 3

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Planning Board Meeting on April 3

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East Providence Police - Public Notice

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

A team of Assessors from the Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission (RIPAC) will arrive at the East Providence Police Department on April 3, 2023, to examine all aspects of the agency’s policies and procedures, management, operations and support services.

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Affordable Housing Committee on April 6

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Affordable Housing Committee on April 6

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Probate Court on March 28

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 27, 2023

Probate Court on March 28

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Rhode Island: 10 Hispanic lives lost in week ending March 4

By Ocean State Today | Mar 26, 2023

There were 10 Hispanic people who died in Rhode Island in the week ending March 4, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

March 23 sees Congressional Record publish “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

By Ocean State Today | Mar 25, 2023

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on March 23.

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URI College of Pharmacy named top ‘Health Care Educator’ in publication’s inaugural Health Care Heroes awards

By Kent County Times reports | Mar 21, 2023

Honoring its standing as a “top tier pharmacy college,” as well as its impressive response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy is among the first honorees of Providence Business News’ inaugural Health Care Heroes awards program, the publication announced.

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Week of March 11: 78 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Mar 21, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 78 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending March 11.

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Week ending March 11 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Mar 20, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 44 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending March 11.

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Rhode Island small businesses face legislative challenges

By Ocean State Today | Mar 20, 2023

Recently, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Rhode Island conducted a webinar titled "What legislation is affecting Rhode Island’s small businesses?"

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Friar Foundations: Satoya Isophe ’24 and Myles Johnson ’24

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

Satoya Isophe ’24 and Myles Johnson ’24 join us on the podcast to discuss their work as mentors for the Friar Foundations program, which helps to ease the transition from high school to college for a small group of incoming Providence College students.

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Mayor Brett Smiley Announces Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

Today, Mayor Brett Smiley announced Cassandra Thomas as Director of Economic Development for the City of Providence.

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Gross-Bullock named USBWA All-District

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

INDIANAPOLIS -- Bryant University men's basketball senior Sherif Gross-Bullock was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) All-District I team, the organization announced on Tuesday.

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City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow.

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Hosmer, Picard earn America East weekly honors

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

BOSTON -- Bryant University baseball graduate student John Hosmer and junior Coleman Picard picked up weekly honors from the America East on Tuesday.

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Tai Chi Paradigm®Introduction on March 22

By Ocean State Today reports | Mar 19, 2023

Tai Chi Paradigm®Introduction on March 22