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Emily Gowdey-Backus joined Providence Business News as a staff writer in April 2016. She is a native of Connecticut and holds a Master’s Degree in international journalism from Cardiff University. Emily covers the education, workforce development, hospitality and tourism, and nonprofit beats for the newspaper. Photo Credit: Love & Perry Photography

Is it time for some of the nearly 200 local groups...

More than 190 Rhode Island-based historical and heritage organizations call the smallest state in the union home, according to a 2013 count by the...
READY TO EAT: Maggie R. Mulvena, owner of meal-delivery service Feast & Fettle, brings an order for a Lincoln family to the company van. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Selling a story key to food-startup success

Meal-delivery service Feast & Fettle managed to grow during its first year in business thanks in part to an evolving, cost-effective marketing strategy, says...
THE HOTEL MANISSES was recognized with the Yankee Magazine Editor’s Choice Award for Best of New England 2017. /COURTESY HOTEL MANISSES

Yankee Magazine names award winners, Hotel Manisses among Editor’s Choice picks

NEW SHOREHAM – Yankee Magazine named Block Island’s Hotel Manisses as Rhode Island's Best Island Inn. The magazine released its Best of New England 2017 Editor’s Choice Awards last...
THE STUDENTS receiving scholarships from the Rhode Island Foundation are, from left to right, Ngan (Kim) Le, Mount Saint Charles Academy, Columbia University; Night Jean Muhingabo, Central High School, Johnson & Wales University; Fatou Dieng, Woonsocket High School, Smith College; Taleen Donoyan, Cranston High School West, Quinnipiac College or University of Rhode Island; Diana Iglesias, Central High School, Providence College; Kelsey Dellinger, North Kingstown High School, University of Rhode Island. /COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Winners of Roger Williams commemorative college scholarships announced by RI Foundation

PROVIDENCE – Six high school seniors from Cranston, Providence, North Kingstown and Woonsocket will share $100,000 in college scholarships honoring Roger Williams, thanks to...
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Historic Pioneer road coach on display at The Breakers

NEWPORT – The Preservation Society of Newport County has acquired a road coach, called Pioneer, which will be on display at The Breakers Stable...
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Five Questions With: Christina Bevilacqua

Recently hired by the Trinity Repertory Co. as a conversationalist-in-residence, Christina Bevilacqua is a cultural curator who uses the arts and humanities to cultivate...
R.I. Campaign for Achievement Now

RICAN releases recommendations to promote personalized learning

PROVIDENCE – A set of policy recommendations was published by the R.I. Campaign for Achievement Now group earlier in April to promote personalized learning...
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Patrice Wood to give RWU commencement address

BRISTOL – Earlier this month Roger Williams University announced WJAR-TV NBC 10 anchor Patrice Wood will give the school’s commencement address at graduation ceremonies...
IN THE LOOP: Lawrence Air Systems Inc. co-owner Brian Lawrence, left, and employee Jim Fulton install a ground loop for a geothermal system at The Breakers in Newport.
 / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Energizing R.I.’s historic homes

Lawrence Air Systems Inc., specializes in modernizing the heating and cooling capabilities of Rhode Island’s many historic homes and properties, says co-owner Brian Lawrence. “I...
BROWN UNIVERSITY said it will automatically waive application fees for any prospective student who qualified for free or reduced lunch programs starting with the class entering in fall 2018.

Are students with low incomes priced out of applying to college?

Applying to college can be stressful, especially for applicants with low incomes. Beyond the usual worries of acceptance and scholarship chances, they must weigh...
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