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The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is pleased and honored to be a partner with the Pawtucket Foundation &
Pawtucket's 20/20 Development Vision
in focusing on the economic revitalization of Pawtucket.

 

 

As many of you know the Pawtucket Red Sox are proposing to invest $45 million as their part of the construction of The Ball Park at Slater Mill at the former Apex site. This investment is the largest commercial investment in Pawtucket’s history. It will serve as a catalyst for additional development along the riverfront and through the Northern RI area.

On August 25th these groups will host a fundraiser, "Pawtucket is Home" Night, at McCoy Stadium, with a goal of raising dollars to support a multi-platform media campaign supporting the new ballpark at Slater Mill. We need to make sure everyone understands that Pawtucket and all of Rhode Island could lose this treasure.

Residents, fans, and Rhode Islanders are encouraged to come out to support this once-in-a-life time opportunity for Pawtucket, the Blackstone Valley, and Rhode Island. There will be a BBQ, cash bar, game, and fireworks.

 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 

 

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An Arizona grand jury is indicting the 11 "fake electors" who were backing then-President Trump in 2020. A month after the election, the 11 people got together at the state's GOP headquarters to sign a certificate claiming to be Arizona's 11 electors to the Electoral College, although Biden had won by thousands of votes. His electors were also certified by state officials.        The Supreme Court will hear arguments Thursday on Donald Trump's claim he has absolute immunity on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. The outcome could determine whether Trump faces a federal trial this year on four felony counts brought by special counsel Jack Smith, which include conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and obstruction of an official proceeding. Trump's legal team argues the former president should have absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for any official acts taken while in office.        House Speaker Mike Johnson is demanding the president of Columbia University resign unless she reigns in anti-semitic protests. Speaking on the campus steps of the New York school with other GOP lawmakers, Johnson said no Jewish student should have to live in fear. His comments come as pro-Palestinian protests continue against Israel's war with Hamas.        The Biden Administration says it aims to cut freight emissions in the U.S. to zero. On Wednesday, officials laid out their goal to cut down harmful emissions from freight shipping. The White House says they hope to reach net-zero emissions in the transportation sector, and the entire U.S. economy, by 2050.        A new report can tell you if you're still earning enough to be considered middle class. Finance site SmartAsset analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pew Research Center to determine the middle class salary range in all 50 states. The national middle class salary range is 49-thousand-271-dollars to 147-thousand-828-dollars.        The MTV Video Music Awards are returning to New York. For the first time since 2021, the show will be back in New York and this time it will take place on Long Island at the UBS Arena in Elmont. It's the first for the arena and the show is set for September 10th. UBS Arena is the sixth New York arena to host the awards show.       

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