BayCoast Bank financing helps Veterans Association of Bristol County acquire new facility
SWANSEA – BayCoast Bank provided flexible financing, in addition to a $250,000 grant, that enabled the Veterans Association of Bristol County to acquire the...
BankNewport awards $50K grant to Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation
NEWPORT – The BankNewport Charitable Foundation has awarded a $50,000 grant to the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation to support its new Center...
URI applications break a record. GPAs of incoming first-year students are rising too
After receiving a record number of applications, the University of Rhode Island exceeded its enrollment target for the incoming freshman class this fall.
The academic...
School accountability ratings show improvement, though disparities remain
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's public schools showed overall improvement, though disparities remain, according to the state's 2025 School Accountability results released by the R.I....
Partnership for R.I. director receives Social Impact Award for community leadership
PROVIDENCE – Elizabeth “Liz” Catucci, executive director of Partnership for Rhode Island, was awarded the Social Impact Award at the 8th Annual R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadership Conference...
New federal tax rules on tips spark confusion
John Elkhay, co-owner of the restaurant company Chow Fun Inc., is no stranger to navigating regulatory curveballs.
With his company managing more than 200 employees...
Karaoke bar stands out in crowded Providence nightlife scene
While numerous bars in Providence offer karaoke nights, the city hosts just one karaoke lounge. But even looking beyond the capital city, The Boombox offers...
RIC Foundation director receives Meritorious Service Award from Hartwick College
ERIC T. SHOEN, executive director of the Rhode Island College Foundation – the fundraising arm of the Providence-based state college, recently received the Meritorious...
As AI evolves, what skills will keep you employed?
Massive layoffs announced at Amazon.com Inc. recently serve as a reminder that artificial intelligence technology driving efficiency is also redefining what it takes to...
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