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TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY'S annual "A Christmas Carol" production was impacted last November with a COVID-19 outbreak among cast and crew. It resulted in 16 performances having to be canceled. / COURTESY TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY

After pandemic shutdown, curtains rising slowly at local theaters

Art & Culture 02/07/2023

PROVIDENCE – In theater, the old saying is “the show must go on.” But it’s easier said than done, depending on who you ask. Even though...

BRENT RUNYON will step down as executive director of the Providence Preservation Society. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION SOCIETY

Providence Preservation Society director Runyon to step down

News Story 02/01/2023

PROVIDENCE – When Brent Runyon moved to Rhode Island in 2013 to take the role of Providence Preservation Society’s executive director, he was at...

THE PROVIDENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL District has been noted as the Providence Preservation Society's 2023 Most Endangered Properties. / COURTESY GOOGLE INC.

Providence Preservation Society lists 2023 most endangered properties

News Story 01/31/2023

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Preservation Society on Tuesday released its 2023 Most Endangered Properties list, which will also be shared during the society’s annual...

RHODE ISLAND once again received mixed results, including another failing grade on funding tobacco prevention programs, from the American Lung Association, according to its annual State of Tobacco Control report.

Report: State woefully underfunding tobacco control programs

Government 01/25/2023

PROVIDENCE – Once again, the American Lung Association has given Rhode Island a mixed report card on ending tobacco use in the state, including...

AL VARIO has been named the new CEO and president of the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center. / COURTESY J. ARTHUR TRUDEAU MEMORIAL CENTER

Vario named Trudeau Center’s new CEO and president

Health Services 01/23/2023

WARWICK – There has been a leadership change at the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center. The nonprofit that supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...

KIDS COUNT: Racial disparities remain in R.I. education

Education 01/19/2023

PROVIDENCE – Racial and ethnic disparities still exist in various aspects in education across all grades in Rhode Island, according to Rhode Island KIDS...

HEAVY LIFTING: Cliff Moniz, a driver/warehouse worker at the We Share Hope food pantry and market in East Providence, unloads food donations.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Nonprofit sector overlooked key to a healthy economy

Editorial and Op-Ed 12/23/2022

Selfless nonprofits are often the difference between needy Rhode Islanders going without during the holidays and managing to provide enough food and a few...

THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION has awarded $550,000 in grants to 24 local animal welfare organizations. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

R.I. Foundation awards $550K in grants to 24 animal welfare organizations

Community Service 12/21/2022

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that it has awarded $550,000 in grants to 24 animal welfare organizations across the Ocean State. The...

THE R.I. STATE COUNCIL on the Arts awarded 93 grants totaling $452,206 to local arts and culture organizations, folk artists, individual artists and artists working in the health care sector.

RISCA awards 93 grants totaling $452K to local artists, organizations

Art & Culture 12/20/2022

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. State Council on the Arts has issued 93 grants totaling $452,206 to local arts and cultural organizations, folk artists, individual...