Restaurants preparing for ban on Styrofoam containers
On one of his rare days off last summer, Scott Kirmil, owner of six Rhode Island eateries, with plans for a seventh, was sitting...
R.I. school ratings don’t add up
National Education Association Rhode Island Executive Director Mary K. Barden says rating a public school based on its weakest performance area doesn’t make sense.
She’s...
State, businesses investing in workforce training
Complaints about too many students coming out of school ill-equipped for today’s workforce are still common here and in other states. But Rhode Island’s...
Hasbro, Special Olympics R.I. bring joy of play to Johnston students
CHILD’S PLAY: Hasbro Inc. staff members play Jenga with Johnston elementary school “life skills” classrooms and partners on Dec. 6 at Johnston High School...
Enlisting for wine knowledge at boot camp
A new year is a great opportunity to gain new knowledge. The idea of a clean slate can be very appealing. Just as appealing...
Moore’s must-have cheeses and wines
Retired schoolteacher Karen Moore spent more than two decades in Lincoln Public Schools before launching her second act, opening the specialty shop Cocktail Hour Essentials...
Keys named Economic Progress Institute board chair
DWAYNE KEYS, director of programs, multifamily, for Compass Working Capital in Boston, was recently named board chair for the Economic Progress Institute. The Providence-based...
Good communication is never an accident
A doctor decided to put his overweight patient on an unconventional diet. He advised him, “Eat your regular meals for two days, then skip...
Unlocking R.I.’s future with blockchain tech
In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, few innovations have captured the imagination quite like blockchain. A decade ago, the concept of a decentralized ledger...
The cloud can bridge the gaps during disruptions
The Washington Bridge closure that disrupted commutes and impacted local businesses in and around East Providence in December serves as a powerful illustration of...
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