Five Questions With: Liz Duggan
Liz Duggan | Founder and executive director, Amenity Aid
1. What was the impetus in establishing Amenity Aid in 2013? After donating hotel toiletries to...
RIC to offer retirement buyouts to longtime employees
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island College has announced plans for a voluntary retirement buyout package for 101 faculty and staff members.
A memo from the office...
City commission OK’s plans for Mt. Pleasant High renovation
PROVIDENCE – Members of the City Plan Commission approved a controversial plan Tuesday to demolish a wing of Mount Pleasant High School and replace...
St. Peter School principal leaving school after being cleared of wrongdoing
WARWICK – The St. Peter School principal who was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation is leaving the school after...
Roger Williams University launches Center for Corporate Communication
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University has launched the Center for Corporate Communication, a new hub for experiential and interdisciplinary learning, applied research and industry collaboration in corporate communications.
Located...
International Tennis Hall of Fame announces latest class of nominees
NEWPORT – The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled its nominees for the Class of 2026.
Featuring 20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer, the ballot includes 2009...
Panel discussion to explore why it’s so difficult now to ‘get big things done’
PROVIDENCE – Marc J. Dunkelman, author of “Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress and How to Bring It Back,” will lead a panel discussion on Wednesday...
Philanthropy Calendar, Oct. 22, 2025
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to Nonprofit@PBN.com or Bessette@PBN.com at least four weeks...
R.I. among 13 honorees for PBN’s 2025 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Awards program
PROVIDENCE – The State of Rhode Island, Revive Therapeutic Services and Amica Mutual Insurance Co. are among 13 honorees who will be recognized in...
BankRI awards $120,700 in grant funding to 43 Rhode Island nonprofits
PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island has awarded $120,700 in grants to 43 nonprofits statewide, backing programs that serve communities across the Ocean State, the...
