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Lessons of his past prove useful in his legal career

There is a misconception prevalent outside of legal circles that criminal defense attorneys are seen as a sanctuary of trust for those accused of...

Mass. governor to pardon those convicted of cannabis possession

BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts Gov. Maura T. Healey on Wednesday said she would issue pardons for tens of thousands of people convicted of misdemeanor...
A REPORT released Wednesday by the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools found disparities within the state’s funding formula, noting that charter school students receive less funding than students attending traditional districts. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND LEAGUE OF CHARTER SCHOOLS

Report notes charter schools receive less state funding than traditional districts

PROVIDENCE – A report released Wednesday by the Rhode Island League of Charter Schools found disparities within the state’s funding formula, noting that charter...
JIM OWENS, second from left, Nautilus Defense LLC principal, speaks during one of two panel discussions at Providence Business News' Emerging Industries Summit at the Providence Marriott on Wednesday. Also on the panel is, from left, Anthony Baro, E2SOL LLC managing principal; Jeanine Boyle, Inspire Environmental Inc. CEO; Nishita Roy-Pope, Tribe Academy LLC founder and CEO; Marc Parlange, University of Rhode Island president; Stephen Piper, lead client partner, state of Rhode Island, IBM Consulting. URI Research Foundation Executive Director Christian Cowan, standing at right, was the moderator. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: Life sciences, blue economy growth face challenges in R.I.

PROVIDENCE – Justin Fallon, a professor of neuroscience, psychiatry and human behavior at Brown University, co-founded his company, Bolden Therapeutics Inc., in Rhode Island....

PPAC’s 2024-25 schedule kicks off Sept. 21 with ‘A Beautiful Noise’ 

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Performing Arts Center on Wednesday released its schedule of productions that will take the theater's stage as part of the...

Unemployment rate in Providence metro rises to 4.6% in January

PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 4.6% in January, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That’s...

Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth-quarter loss

Dollar Tree Inc. will close nearly 1,000 stores and swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss as the discount retailer took a related $1.07 billion...
THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION awarded a record $89 million in grants in 2023. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

R.I. Foundation awards record $89M in grants in 2023

PROVIDENCE – Four years after setting a new record for grantmaking to local organizations, the Rhode Island Foundation raised the bar in 2023. The foundation...

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Betting on Rhode Island FC. Will it pay off?

A lot is resting on the shoulders of Khano Smith. Smith is the first coach and general manager of Rhode Island FC, responsible for laying the foundation for the new soccer team that aims to compete in the United Soccer League Championship, a second-tier American professional league. The team he fields must not only focus on winning on the soccer pitch...

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Inside A Local Video Agency: Meet Animus Studios

If you’re in marketing in Rhode Island, you’ve probably searched for “video production” in the last 10 years. Video is just part of every...

Embracing Diversity Expands Perspectives

Embracing diversity expands perspectives by incorporating a variety of ideas and viewpoints. This fosters the development of more robust solutions, yields superior outcomes and...

The Transformative Value of Course-Embedded Consulting Projects in the Providence College Business Graduate Programs

In a rapidly evolving landscape of business education, Providence College School of Business’ graduate programs distinguish themselves through a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge...

Keely Taylor Promoted to Vice President of Quality +...

(add)ventures, the agency for total brand solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Keely Taylor to the new role of Vice President of...

Kelly Coelho Promoted to Vice President of Client Relations...

(add)ventures, the agency for total brand solutions, promoted Kelly Coelho to the new role of Vice President of Client Relations, ensuring positive experiences for...

Andrea Reed Promoted to Chief Client Experience Officer at...

(add)ventures, the agency for total brand solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Andrea Reed to the new role of Chief Client Experience...

South County Tourism Council Brings Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s...

The South County Tourism Council is bringing big things to Rhode Island. By big things, we mean giant trolls made of recycled and reclaimed...

Peace of Mind for Aging Adults

For many families, finding the right long-term care for an aging loved one can be complicated. But assistance is available through a new and...

Vision 3 Architects Announces Promotion of Colin Gadoury to...

Vision 3 Architects is pleased to announce the well-deserved promotion of Colin Gadoury, AIA, NCARB to Associate Principal and Partner. Colin joined Vision 3 Architects...

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