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Roger Williams Park Zoo announces death of cheetah

PROVIDENCE – Janga, a 13-year-old cheetah at Roger Williams Park Zoo, has died, the zoo announced Tuesday. Janga was diagnosed with gastrointestinal disease, according to...

Newport Show surpasses $4.6M raised for local charities since 2007

NEWPORT – The Newport Show, an annual antiques and art showcase benefiting two Newport County nonprofits, has raised more than $4.6 million since its...

Who’s On the Board?

HopeHealth Mission: To provide compassionate, patient-centered hospice and palliative care, specialized dementia care, caregiver support ­programs and grief support for patients and families in...

RIBBA announces 2026 Gala Honorees

PROVIDENCE –  The Rhode Island Black Business Association has announced the honorees for its 2026 Annual Awards Gala, a celebration recognizing leaders and organizations...

East Providence invests nearly $477K in animal shelter renovations

EAST PROVIDENCE – The city has completed nearly $477,000 in renovations to its animal shelter, a project, city officials said, will improve conditions for...

PBN names honorees for 2026 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies program

PROVIDENCE – Thirty-two local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2026...

Rhode Island Medical Imaging donates $5.5K to breast cancer foundation

WARWICK – Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc.’s annual Pink Out partnership has raised $5,500 for the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, a Lincoln-based nonprofit offering free programs, services and resources to those impacted by breast cancer. The Pink...

Woonsocket Education Center receives $50K Citizens grant for nonprofit AI training

WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Education Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant through Citizens Bank’s Champions in Action program to launch an artificial intelligence...
ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING actress Viola Davis and her husband, producer and actor Julius Tennon, have donated $1.2 million through their foundation to build a community hub in Central Falls. / COURTESY THE DAVIS-TENNON FOUNDATION

Viola Davis’ foundation donates $1.2M for community hub in Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and her husband, producer and actor Julius Tennon, have donated $1.2 million through their foundation to build a community hub in...

Centreville Bank employees donate gas cards to Meals on Wheels

WEST WARWICK – Centreville Bank employees donated about 30 gas gift cards to Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, a contribution the organization said...
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