Providence school board wants state intervention to end. But will it?
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Public School District board made clear Wednesday night that the city’s schools should be brought back under local control. However,...
PC to launch new online master’s program in sports administration
PROVIDENCE – Providence College next fall will launch a new fully online master’s degree program that will be designed to help emerging professionals within...
State awards $5M in grants to help schools hire instructional coaches
PROVIDENCE – State elected and education officials announced Friday that $5 million in state funding will be distributed to 24 local education agencies –...
Do you agree with Attorney General Peter F. Neronha that the state’s health insurance...
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is urging the R.I. Office of Health Insurance Commissioner to reject all proposed rate hikes submitted by insurers for...
East Side Art Center gets fresh start in Pawtucket
When Carolyn Simon had to relocate the East Side Art Center from Providence to a new building in Pawtucket last year after her husband...
R.I. eases bar exam rules on out-of-state lawyers
David Wollin has read about several cases in which the Rhode Island Bar Association’s unique rules for out-of-state attorneys have tripped up experienced lawyers...
BankNewport invests in overall wellness
PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024
100-499 EMPLOYEES #2. BankNewport
CEO (or equivalent): John F. “Jack” Murphy, CEO and president
Number of employees: 320
AT BANKNEWPORT, leadership’s approach...
Children’s Friend creates lifesavers
PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024
100-499 EMPLOYEES #3. Children's Friend & Service
CEO (or equivalent): David Caprio, CEO and president
Number of employees: 375
CHILDREN’S FRIEND &...
Employees at Ortho R.I. have a beneficial ‘drive’
PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024
100-499 EMPLOYEES #4. ORTHOPEDICS RHODE ISLAND INC.
CEO (or equivalent): Dr. Michael P. Bradley, CEO and president
Number of employees: 409
ORTHOPEDICS...
Gilbane puts safety first
PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024
1,500-4,999 EMPLOYEES #2. Gilbane Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Thomas F. Gilbane Jr., chairman and CEO
Number of employees: 3,100
A FAMILY-OWNED construction-management...



















