Patricia Daddona
Freshmen tap into real-world experiential learning at Bryant
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University freshmen are participating in a four-day entrepreneurship program aimed at encouraging connecting with mentors as they try to solve real-world...
Nursing home labor costs rise on care for sickest
Rhode Island nursing home labor costs rose 13 percent from 2009 to 2012, according to a recent report, as the cost of skilled care...
New boutique hotel being built in Narragansett
NARRAGANSETT – The Break Hotel, a $2 million boutique hotel under construction in Point Judith, has booked its first guest for the first weekend...
American Lung Association hosts Fight for Air Climb
PROVIDENCE – The American Lung Association will host its sixth anniversary Fight for Air Climb in Providence on Feb. 22.
Climbers, including teams...
Local 121 hosting A Real Swell Feed
PROVIDENCE – Restaurant Local 121 will host A Real Swell Feed on Jan. 26 from 4 to 8:30 p.m. to benefit Amos House and...
St. Vincent’s gets<br> foundation grant
FALL RIVER – St. Vincent’s recently accepted a grant for $5,000 from the Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation.
Nominated by Bristol County Savings...
Five Questions With: Toby Ayers
Toby Ayers is a community psychologist who serves as executive director for Rhode Island for Community & Justice, a nonprofit organization whose mission is...
Panera collects gifts for Children’s Friend
PROVIDENCE – More than 300 presents were collected for families at Children’s Friend by Panera Bread customers and employees during a 2013 holiday gift...
Brown to help fund internships for financial aid students
PROVIDENCE – Brown University has made a new commitment to provide at least one funded internship or research opportunity to any student who receives...
R.I. Foundation’s new strategy looks to inspire charitable giving
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation’s strategic plan for the next five years makes “inspiring philanthropy” a new priority and creates a new position...
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