Brown grants total of $1.25M for Providence public school libraries, middle school budgeting project
PROVIDENCE – Brown University on Friday granted a total of $1.25 million from the school’s Fund for the Education of the Children of Providence...
Nonprofits ask for $28M from state budget for 160 apartments in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE – A group of four nonprofits called the Taunton Avenue Collaborative recently made requests to members of the General Assembly to set...
Outgoing R.I. Foundation leader: State’s economic prospects grim without better education, health, housing
PROVIDENCE – For 15 years, Neil D. Steinberg has helmed Rhode Island’s largest funder of nonprofits.
The 69-year-old former banker also has been at the...
Bryant University’s World Trade Day to return after 2022 cancellation
SMITHFIELD – The current state of global trade will take center stage at Bryant University’s World Trade Day at the end of the month.
This...
Brown scientists picked to help NASA return to the moon
PROVIDENCE – Brown University researchers are going help send the U.S. back to the moon.
NASA on May 11 announced it has selected a team...
As Armory closes, state announces 100 additional shelter openings
PROVIDENCE – With the closure of the Cranston Street Armory emergency shelter on Monday, the state announced additional shelter options to serve around 100...
Kids Count: Racial disparities continue to severely impact R.I. children, families
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island’s population continues to grow in diversity, the state must urgently address disparities that disproportionately impact children of color, Rhode...
SkillsRI launches technical support program through RI Small Business HUB
PROVIDENCE – Skills for Rhode Island’s Future has officially launched the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Monday along with...
Former City Councilor LaFortune to lead City Year Providence
PROVIDENCE – A former city councilor and mayoral candidate is now set to lead City Year Providence.
The education and youth support organization announced Friday...
UNFINISHED BUSINESS: He helped raise and give out $693M, but outgoing R.I. Foundation CEO...
Neil D. Steinberg has never worked as hard as he has over the last 15 years. But he has also enjoyed every moment of...
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