Polaris MEP calls for manufacturers to make their voices heard in survey
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP is urging Rhode Island manufacturers to make their voices heard in the nonprofit's survey of the state's sector and its...
R/V Endeavor to ‘retire’ after half-century of oceanographic research
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After more than 50 years of service, the research vessel Endeavor will conclude its final expedition on Sept. 20, according to...
Five Questions With: Melissa S. Cherney
Melissa S. Cherney is the CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Cherney began her new role in the Ocean State in August...
R.I. Foundation awards $375K in grants for services to Newport County residents
PROVIDENCE – Fifty-nine nonprofits that support residents in Newport County received $375,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to aid their respective causes...
P-Bruins, Special Olympics partner to launch new ‘floorball’ program
PROVIDENCE – Special Olympics Rhode Island and the Providence Bruins are collaborating to launch a new “floorball” program, a unique and inclusive way to...
Philanthropy Calendar, Sept. 10, 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...
Behm takes over as commanding officer of NUWC Newport
NEWPORT – Capt. Kevin J. Behm is the new commanding officer of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport.
Behm became the center's 72nd commander...
City officials kick off PVDFest weekend
PROVIDENCE – City and arts leaders on Thursday formally rolled out the proverbial red carpet for the return of PVDFest, transforming Rhode Island’s capital...
URI receives first ever NIH T32 award to launch biomed research training initiative
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island has received a substantial National Institutes of Health T32 Predoctoral Training Grant – the university's first...
DESIGNxRI’s annual DESIGN WEEK launches Sept. 12
PROVIDENCE – The annual statewide celebration of design, innovation and community as a means to spotlight Rhode Island’s design sector will kick off on...
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