May 16, 2017 – City of Pawtucket: Pawsox Propose 30 year committment to Pawtucket, Club to commit $45 million toward “A Ballpark at Slater Mill” to open in 2020 More
May 10, 2017 – Providence Journal: PawSox stadium: Apex site offers best hope of peripheral development More
May 9, 2017 – Valley Breeze: Study says Apex ballpark would bring in $130 million over 30 years More
January 6, 2017 – Providence Journal: Viola Davis gets her star, high praise from Meryl Streep + video More
10/12/16 – Valley Breeze: North Smithfield signs agreement with National Park Service through 2021 More
10/7/16 – Providence Journal: Pawtucket mayor, others urge go-ahead on tax credits for project More
9/14/16: Blackstone Valley Tourism Council opposes Burrillville power plant proposal More | Official Statement
8/5/16: With federal money in hand, officials promise commuter rail station in Pawtucket by 2019 More
8/2/16 – Valley Breeze: Grebien: Pawtucket Wins with $13 Million Grant for Train Station More
6/29/16: Tourism Council seeking your Blackstone Valley photos and videos More
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park launches 100 Days of Summer with free tours on Blackstone Valley Explorer May 28
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park is celebrating the National Park Service Centennial with 100 Days of Summer here in the Blackstone River Valley. For 100 days, you will find park rangers out and about in the Blackstone River Valley, offering programs, or just meeting with the public. To kick off 100 Days of Summer, the park will offer free tours aboard the Blackstone Valley Explorer on Saturday, May 28. The tours will be offered at 11 AM, Noon, 1 PM, and 2 PM. Tickets are free, and will be available on a first come, first served basis at the dock at the Central Falls Landing, 45 Madeira Avenue, Central Falls, RI. Seating is limited to 40 passengers per trip. Please come join us to enjoy a guided tour of the Valley Falls Marsh, and learn a little bit about your new National Park.
April 27, 2016 – Providence Business News: Commerce RI to Rhode Islanders – Make It Yours More
April, 2016 – MSN Travel: – The Newest National Parks to Visit in 2016 More
April 5, 2016: Regional Tourism Councils now involved with tourism marketing process Turn to 10
April 4, 2016: Selection Process for New State Slogan Unclear Turn to 10
Rhode Island Launches new state tourism logo and website Providence Journal | GoLocal Providence | Valley Breeze
February 12, 2016 – GoLocal Providence: Guest Mindsetter Robert Billington: Welcome Home Pawtucket Red Sox More
January 27, 2016 – WPRI TV: Rhode Island now has its national park More
January 3, 2016 – Providence Journal: Nearly $1 million for R.I., national park included in bill OK’d by Congress More
January 8, 2016 – EcoRI: Blackstone River Park Prepares for National Stage More
January 23, 2015 – Providence Journal: Barry Bayon Commentary in Providence Journal: More
January 16, 2015 – Providence Journal: Cicilline Invites President of the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council as State of the Union Guest More
January 19, 2015 – Providence Journal: Bob Billington and other locals attend the State of the Union Address: Providence Journal | WJAR TV – Channel 10 |
December 20, 2014 – Providence Journal: Obama signs national park bill into law More | Main Story | Editorial | Press Release | Senator Jack Reed’s Website
December 30, 2015 – Valley Breeze: Outpost update: State argues feds signed off on restaurant in Route 295 Visitor Center More
December 16, 2015 – Valley Breeze: Route 295’s Outpost fighting to keep doors open More
December 16, 2015 – Pawtucket Times: Winning design chosen for George Street bridge art More
December 15, 2015 – Providence Journal: R.I. says U.S. officials OK’d concession at visitor center. More
December 10, 2015 – Providence Journal: Stuck in limbo: Rest area restaurant caught in tussle between R.I., federal authorities More
October 18, 2015 – Boston Globe: American Girl popularity spurs tourism in Blackstone Valley
October 6, 2015 – Valley Breeze: Tom Ward – Our Heroes Next Door More
September 4 2015: Tourism Council Announces Blackstone Valley Heritage Environmental Trust Fund More
September 2 2015 – Providence Journal: Blackstone Society to induct former Journal Editor for environmental conservation More
August 10, 2015 Providence Journal – Robert D. Billington: Let’s look at refreshing McCoy Stadium
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July 9, 2015 – Providence Journal: R.I. pursuing the perfect pitch for new tourism campaign More
June 18, 2015 – Rhode Island Small Business Journal: Blackstone Valley – A Visitor Destination More
May 13, 2015 -Providence Journal: Articles about Dr. Victor Matheson, renowned sports economist, presentation on potential Pawsox move to Providence Providence Journal | GoLocalProv | RI Public Radio | WPRI
May 4, 2015 -Providence Journal: Bob Billington Op-ed on proposed regional tourism budget cuts More
April 22, 2015 – Providence Journal: Discussion of public investment in stadium construction planned by BV Tourism Council Providence Journal Article
April 11, 2015 – Providence Journal: Articles regarding proposed budget cuts to the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Providence Journal | Myrna George, South County Tourism Council | Tom Ward – Valley Breeze | Turn to 10
General News
March 13, 2015 – WJAR TV – Channel 10: Raimondo’s Budget Worries Blackstone Valley Tourism Council More
January 23, 2015 – Providence Journal: Barry Bayon Commentary More
January 21, 2015 – Valley Breeze: So many deserve praise for new national park More
January 19, 2015: Bob Billington and other locals attend the State of the Union Address: WJAR TV – Channel 10 | Providence Journal
January 7, 2015 – Valley Breeze: Woonsocket looks to change zoning to allow train stop on Fairmount Street More
December 12, 2014 – Providence Journal: Congress Passes Bill Creating Rhode Island’s First National Park Main Story | Editorial