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Providence was named the grand prize winner of the inaugural Bloomberg Philanthropies’ Mayors Challenge, a competition designed to inspire American cities to generate innovative ideas that solve major challenges and improve city life.
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By PBN Staff
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The 18th annual Newport Flower Show will take place June 21-23 at Rosecliff with Bartlett Tree Experts returning as the show’s presenting sponsor.
The show benefits the Preservation Society of Newport County.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The eighth annual Marine Industry & Career Day, sponsored by the Rhode Island Marine Trades Association and International Yacht Restoration School, a marine trades and technology school, will be held Saturday, March 23.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Westerly Track & Athletic Club’s 32nd annual Clamdigger Road Race will again take place in April, this year on a new course, and with NewportFed as its lead sponsor.
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By Lindsay Lorenz |
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The PeaceLove Studio’s annual Get Your PeaceLove On fundraiser will be held May 1 at The Met in Pawtucket and will honor Craig Stenning, director of the R.I. Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Winnepaug Pond Cleanup, hunger drive and more.
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By PBN Staff
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President of the Junior League of Rhode Island board of directors talks about the group’s fundraising and community service efforts.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The overall well-being of Rhode Islanders ranks 37th among the 50 states, according to the 2012 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.
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By PBN Staff
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The Providence Community Action Program, Providence’s largest human services organization, has officially changed its name to Community Action Partnership of Providence, the organization announced Friday.
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By PBN Staff
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Following a nationwide search, Rhode Island has been designated as one of six “supercommunities” for traumatized children
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By PBN Staff
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