Alker leads microbiome research
Antibiotics have long been the go-to treatment for a bacterial stomach bug. The fact that they eliminate harmful bacteria while also disrupting the broader...
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Josef Blazar | Blazing Editions owner, president
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned as president of Blazing Editions is that growth rarely...
URI trustees approve next phase of public medical school development
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island board of trustees has approved the next phase of efforts to establish a public medical school,...
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce donate $1M to Rhode Island Community Food Bank
PROVIDENCE – Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $1 million to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, the organization announced Thursday.
The donation is...
United Way of Rhode Island names Placencia board chair, elects 4 new members
PROVIDENCE - United Way of Rhode Island Inc. has named Yahaira “Jay” Placencia chair of its board of directors and elected four new board...
United Way pushes deadline for utility assistance through Good Neighbor Energy Fund to end...
PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island Inc. has extended the deadline to apply for utility bill assistance through its Good Neighbor Energy Fund...
Crossroads R.I. to open cooling center amid heat wave
PROVIDENCE – Crossroads Rhode Island plans to open a temporary emergency cooling center as the state prepares for high temperatures later this week, the...
Preserve RI awards $105K in grants for historic site repairs
PROVIDENCE – Preserve Rhode Island, in partnership with the 1772 Foundation, has awarded about $105,000 in matching grants to 13 nonprofit organizations to support...
Excel Academy to lease JWU academic center
PROVIDENCE – Excel Academy Rhode Island has agreed to lease with the option to purchase Johnson & Wales University’s Academic Center at 291 Westminster St.,...
Coventry educator named R.I. teacher of the year
WARWICK – A math teacher at Coventry High School has been named the state’s top educator.
Michael Cook, who has taught for 24 years, has been named...


















