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Update: Heat advisory for Bristol and Plymouth counties until Wednesday evening
On Tuesday at 2:42 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated heat advisory in effect until Wednesday at 8 p.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service describes, "Heat index values up to 100 degrees." "Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses," explains the weather service.
RI: ELECTRIC BUS IN-LINE CHARGING STATION
Federal, State, and Local Officials Celebrated State’s First Electric Bus In-Line Charging Station. Federal, state and local officials joined the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to celebrate the completion of Rhode Island’s first electric bus in-line charging station. U.S. Senator Jack Reed. U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. U.S. Representative...
Massachusetts Mail Delivery Is the Worst in the Nation
If you thought the United States Postal Service was doing a poor job delivering the mail in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, you are correct. The USPS Office of Inspector General says, "The Postal Service's ability to acceptable service is an ongoing concern across the United States." The Postal Service's long-stated...
RI political leaders step up to achieve groundbreaking support for mental well-being
The 2024 legislative session marked a watershed moment in securing long overdue funding to address the mental health and substance use challenges of all Rhode Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable and underserved populations. Numerous legislative champions stood up and together passed key bills and rate increases that will transform Rhode Island’s behavioral health system.
Rhode Island officials react to Trump rally shooting
Strong condemnation and prayers were the reactions among political leaders from Rhode Island after learning that former President Donald Trump had been wounded Saturday night at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. “Political violence of any kind is abhorrent and inexcusable,” Gov. Dan McKee posted on X. “Praying for the safety of former President Trump […] The post Rhode Island officials react to Trump rally shooting appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Rhode Island Losing Two Stop And Shop Stores This Year
Two Stop & Shop supermarkets in Rhode Island will close later this year and employees will be moved to other stores. The supermarkets on Pittman Street in Providence and Commerce Way in Johnston will close on or before November 2nd. The company recently announced underperforming stores would be shuttered. After...
Hearing set for public to weigh in on proposed health insurance rate increases for 2025
A virtual town hall meeting will allow the public to provide feedback on rate increases ranging from 2.5% to 22.7% proposed by Rhode Island’s health insurers. The meeting will be Monday, July 15, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. over Zoom. Further rules for submitting comments on the proposed rate increases are available from the Office […] The post Hearing set for public to weigh in on proposed health insurance rate increases for 2025 appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Shake Shack to open first drive-thru location in Rhode Island
WARWICK, R.I. — Shake Shack announced the first drive-thru location will be opening in Rhode Island next week. The Warwick located is slated to open on July 16, at 11 a.m. It will be the third location in Rhode Island. The first group of guests will receive custom keychains...
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