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Coalition, Alliance team for home protection

WARWICK – The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Alliance Security, a company that installs and monitors home security systems, are teaming up...
MARISOL GARCIA, left, executive director of The Matty Fund joins Diane Kuriscak, pharmacy district manager at Rite Aid; Chuck Shapazian, district manager at Rite Aid; Marc Ringuette, loss prevention district manager at Rite Aid; and Linda Lynch, development and outreach director at The Matty Fund. Rite Aid presented nonprofit representatives with a $10,000 donation Tuesday. / COURTESY THE MATTY FUND

Matty Fund tapped by Rite Aid foundation

WAKEFIELD – The Matty Fund, a nonprofit that helps children and families living with epilepsy, has been selected by The Rite Aid Foundation as...
WHILE THE AUGUST JOBLESS RATE in Rhode Island remained at July's 7.7% figure, the state's labor force fell by 2,000 over the month as the number of employed Rhode Islanders fell by 1,500. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING

R.I. jobless rate holds at 7.7% in August, labor force shrinks

PROVIDENCE - August’s unemployment rate in Rhode Island remained at 7.7 percent, unchanged from the month before, according to the R.I. Department of Labor...

Bryant University launches $75M campaign

SMITHFIELD – Bryant University on Tuesday launched a $75 million campaign, more than half of which has already been raised, focusing on “educating innovative...
DEBORAH GIST, Rhode Island's commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, talks with children last year at the Smith Hill Early Childhood Learning Center in Providence following a news conference announcing grant awards. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Race to the Top grant helping R.I. complete initiatives

PROVIDENCE - A $75 million federal Race to the Top grant has enabled Rhode Island to complete initiatives ranging from refining teacher evaluations to...
ON MONDAY, THE R.I. Department of Labor and Training was awarded $445,735 in federal funding to improve its state unemployment insurance program, as well as funding to participate in a $4.5 million three-state consortium.

R.I. receives $445,735 in federal funds to improve UI program

PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island's Department of Labor and Training has been awarded $445,735 in federal funding to improve its state unemployment insurance program, as...
A NEW DAY: Robot technician Stacey Weeden assembles electronics in Yushin America’s robot-assembly bay. The company will host tours for Manufacturing Day. / COURTESY JESSICA VARONE

Manufacturers eager to break down stereotypes

Dan Shedd, president of custom-packaging design studio Taylor Box in Warren, is eager to hire workers who are ready to apply themselves in a...
"Ride 2 Recovery covers all the costs of the ride for injured veterans."

Five Questions With: Jay Freitas

Jay Freitas is a Vietnam War veteran who recently gave up his Harley motorcycle for a bicycle. He is a Rhode Island resident and...

Golf event supports Healthy Kids Initiative

ROVIDENCE – A fourth annual golf outing and fundraiser in memory of Christopher Yates on Sept. 15 at the Metacomet Country Club will help...

Alliance contributes to philharmonic performance

PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Teachers Alliance has contributed $15,000 to help sponsor a performance by the Rhode Island Philharmonic Pops Orchestra on Sept. 13...
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