Tag: Roger Williams Park
Carden named Roger Williams Park Conservancy’s executive director
PROVIDENCE – Board member Melissa Carden has been named the Roger Williams Park Conservancy’s new executive director.
Carden succeeds Bonnie Nickerson, who is leaving after...
Washington Trust marks 225 years with statewide giveaways, community celebrations
PROVIDENCE – The Washington Trust Co. has launched a series of community appreciation events throughout the month in celebration of its 225 years of continuous...
LaFortune named president of FirstWorks board of directors
NIRVA R. LAFORTUNE, executive director of City Year Providence and a former Providence city councilor, was recently named the new board president of the...
R.I. Commerce Corp. announces $2.7M for tourism events and attractions
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday announced that 24 local organizations will share in $2.7 million in federal funding to create new attraction...
Corley receives 2023 Murray Family Prize from Rhode Island Foundation
DAN CORLEY, founder and head of school of the Community Preparatory School in Providence, received the 2023 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment from...
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: He helped raise and give out $693M, but outgoing...
Neil D. Steinberg has never worked as hard as he has over the last 15 years. But he has also enjoyed every moment of...
Mayor, leaders open $5M Roger Williams Park Gateway Center
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined congressional and state leaders to open the Roger Williams Park Gateway Center on Monday.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated...
Providence expands WiFi in the Parks program
PROVIDENCE – Five more parks will offer free internet access to visitors as part of the city’s WiFi in the Parks program, city officials announced last...
Food trucks and ice cream make for delicious duo at Sacred...
We can’t help but be in a good mood when we are with family, friends or someone special surrounded by good food and attentive...
$5M park gateway project coming to South Providence business corridor
PROVIDENCE – Spanning high above the entrance to the park, a long set of bright, multicolored fins is meant to represent the diversity and...
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