URI’s Metcalf Institute receives $1.7M grant to create science communication fellowship
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute recently became the beneficiary of a $1.7 million National Science Foundation grant to develop...
College Crusade of Rhode Island rebrands to Onward We Learn
PROVIDENCE – Education nonprofit College Crusade of Rhode Island announced June 29 that after an eight-month process, it has come up with a new...
Southside Community Land Trust’s new food hub officially opens
PROVIDENCE – The ribbon was officially cut June 24 on the Southside Community Land Trust’s new healthy food hub located in a 12,000-square-foot renovated...
Wright’s Farm Restaurant awards scholarships to local students
BURRILLVILLE – Two Burrillville High School graduating seniors were presented with $10,000 in scholarships from Wright’s Farm Restaurant as part of the local restaurant’s...
Providence College names Ramirez as inaugural Ryan Incubator director
PROVIDENCE – The former Social Enterprise Greenhouse co-founder and CEO has found a new home in the city.
Kelly Ramirez, who back in April said...
Bank Rhode Island donates $78K to 30 R.I. organizations
PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island recently donated just over $78,000 to 30 Rhode Island organizations, according to a news release.
The grants ranged in amount...
University of Rhode Island unveils first-of-its-kind microscope in the U.S.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island last week unveiled a new microscope – the first of its kind in the U.S. –...
NEA R.I. President Purtill to retire in December
CRANSTON – A longtime leader within Rhode Island’s largest labor union will call it a career at the end of the year.
The National Education...
Twin River Casino union employees, Bally’s extend contract for 2 weeks
LINCOLN – Bally's Corp. and the union representing Twin River Casino workers Thursday agreed to extend their current contract, which was set to expire...
East Providence nets $350K for workforce training initiative
EAST PROVIDENCE – A new workforce training initiative will dedicate $350,000 toward technology and leadership skills training for city residents.
The program, established through Community...
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