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...
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...
Kelli J. Proia named executive director of Justice Bridge Legal Center...
DARTMOUTH – Kelli J. Proia has been named the new executive director of the Justice Bridge Legal Center, The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth School...
Smithfield school superintendent placed on leave as hazing incident investigated
SMITHFIELD – The town’s school superintendent has been placed on administrative leave amid a legal investigation of an alleged hazing incident involving the high...
Rhode Island Foundation distributes $1M in emergency food grants amid SNAP...
PROVIDENCE – Dozens of food pantries and meal sites across the Ocean State will receive $1 million in emergency grants from the Rhode Island...
Rice talks Iraq War, AI and international student visas during Brown...
Over two decades after the United States invaded Iraq, former Secretary of State Condolezza Rice admits she has some regrets over the decision.
She wishes...
Providence school district reaches compliance in special education lawsuit
PROVIDENCE – A federal lawsuit against the city's school district for failing to provide special education services to preschool children has officially closed following...
Bjorn steps down as URI athletics director
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After nearly two decades, the University of Rhode Island is now searching for a new athletics director.
Thorr Bjorn announced Wednesday he...
Preserve RI accepting applications for 2026 grants to care for historic...
PROVIDENCE – Preserve Rhode Island is accepting applications for its 2026 grant round.
In cooperation with The 1772 Foundation, the organization will distribute matching grants of up to $10,000, specifically to...



















