Report: Pawtucket School District could see 100 layoffs to close $10M budget gap
PAWTUCKET – Nearly 100 individuals could be laid off across the school district due to a potential $10 million budget deficit facing the district,...
Smart Cart study aims to promote healthier grocery purchases via app
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The COVID-19 pandemic has heightened interest in online grocery shopping apps, which continue to enjoy popularity today.
Maya Vadiveloo, an associate professor...
Injunction protects library funding, but uncertainty and disruption remain
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has secured a permanent injunction against federal funding cuts to libraries and museums, but for the Providence...
One Neighborhood Builders lays off entire Central Providence Unidos staff
PROVIDENCE – The entire staff of the Central Providence Unidos organization will be laid off Wednesday, according to a statement by its executive committee.
A...
Teachers strike cancels elementary school classes for 2 days at Highlander Charter School
PROVIDENCE – Highlander Charter School has canceled classes at its elementary school campus for Monday and Tuesday because of what administrators are calling “an...
East Bay Community Action Program opens health center for students, academic staff
EAST PROVIDENCE – A partnership between city and school officials and the East Bay Community Action Program recently established a new community health center for students and academic staff.
The East Bay...
Barrington teacher to return to school after probe of anti-Charlie Kirk social media posts
BARRINGTON – A teacher in the town’s public school district will be allowed to return to work on Dec. 1 after being put on...
98 R.I. organizations receive $11.2M in grants from Champlin Foundation
CRANSTON – The Champlin Foundation recently awarded $11.2 million in grants to 98 organizations across the state to support their capital needs and improvement...
Does Rhode Island have enough community news coverage?
In 2024 Rhode Island PBS and The Public’s Radio merged and recently offered voluntary buyouts to help cover cuts in federal funding.
In September, Sinclair...
Local banks step up to combat food insecurity during holiday season
PROVIDENCE – Money traditionally goes into banks, but in response to the fallout from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program crisis, local banks are putting...
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