Department of Education policy change could save Rhode Islanders almost $110M
A Biden administration decision stands to forgive almost $110 million of Rhode Island student debt as a COVID-era payment freeze approaches its end.
The U.S....
Smiley: Block parties will be part of PVDFest’s first night
PROVIDENCE – PVDFest will indeed have block parties after all.
Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced in an interview on WPRO Radio AM/FM 630/99.7 Wednesday that...
Progreso Latino rolls out new technology suite donated by IGT
CENTRAL FALLS – Youths and adult learners in Progreso Latino programming will soon have new technology at their fingertips courtesy of a donation from International Game Technology PLC.
The...
URI-developed app to help people with developmental disabilities recognize, report abuse
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – People with disabilities are almost four times more likely to become victims of violence, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics.
A...
Edwards-Tavares named SouthCoast Community Foundation’s new CEO and president
NEW BEDFORD – Three months after its previous CEO and president had departed due to unknown circumstances, the SouthCoast Community Foundation has found its...
RISD Museum names Maki new director
PROVIDENCE – The current chief exhibitions and collections officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art will head eastward to lead the Rhode...
Aaron Hernandez’s brother faces new charges amid concerns over threats, visits to UConn, Brown
STORRS, Conn. (AP) – The older brother of late New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is behind bars after a woman close to him told...
Brown’s new performing arts center name sparks outrage among Cambodian Rhode Islanders
PROVIDENCE – A 101,000-square foot building on Angell Street is set to be a jewel in the crown of Brown University’s multibillion-dollar real estate...
University Orthopedics offering free pre-participation exams for student-athletes
EAST PROVIDENCE – University Orthopedics Inc. says it will continue to provide free fall sports pre-participation exams for student-athletes of all ages, including those...
Southcoast Health names McCready new CEO and president
NEW BEDFORD – Southeastern Massachusetts’ largest health care organization has a new leader who will begin his tenure in early 2024.
Southcoast Health System Inc....


















