Officials: Drought worsening in southern New England
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Southern New England is experiencing worsening drought conditions, government officials said Thursday, urging residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce...
PBN announces 2022 Leaders & Achievers honorees
PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has announced 21 honorees for its 2022 Leaders & Achievers Awards program.
The individuals were selected for this year’s program...
R.I. Foundation leader Steinberg to retire in May 2023
PROVIDENCE – In about a year’s time, the leader of Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit funder will call it a career.
Neil D. Steinberg announced Monday...
URI, CCRI, Brown University modify indoor mask mandates
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Students and faculty at the University of Rhode Island will be able to take their masks off in most indoor settings...
Stonehill College lifts indoor mask mandate on campus
EASTON – Stonehill College is officially mask-free.
In a letter to the campus community Feb. 16, Stonehill Vice President for Student Affairs Pauline M. Dobrowski...
Rhode Island College launches pipeline program to develop fundraising professionals
PROVIDENCE – A new fundraising apprenticeship program at Rhode Island College is being created to help develop a pipeline of fundraising professionals.
RIC announced Wednesday...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 903, 7 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 903 on Wednesday, with seven deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
However,...
CollegeBound Saver announces $250 ‘Give Smart’ campaign
PROVIDENCE – CollegeBound Saver, Rhode Island’s 529 education savings plan, on Dec. 14 announced it is giving $250 to residents who start saving for...
PBN to host 21st Century Business Forum; Steve Forbes first guest
PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News will host the “21st Century Business Forum,” a free monthly webcast featuring executives, entrepreneurs, thought leaders and business experts...
North Attleboro man charged with distributing steroids, money laundering
PROVIDENCE – David M. Esser, 47, of North Attleboro, has been arrested and charged with conspiring to distribute anabolic steroids and money laundering, U.S....















