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Globally Acclaimed Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition ® Premieres in Rhode Island
Link to Media Kit PROVIDENCE, R.I., Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition®, the renowned touring exhibition that has welcomed over 3 million visitors worldwide, makes its Rhode Island debut this fall....
Rhode Island district court denies drug company efforts to block state’s 340B contract pharmacy law
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island Sept. 30 denied motions from AbbVie and Novartis seeking a preliminary injunction against the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. The two companies were...
Crestwood Advisors Earns Spot on Forbes/SHOOK Top RIA List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Boston, Oct. 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Crestwood Advisors (“Crestwood”), a boutique investment advisory and wealth management firm based in Boston and with offices in Connecticut and Rhode Island, is proud to announce its inclusion on the...
Celebrate Local Agriculture during RI Grown Week
Published on Thursday, October 02, 2025 PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) invites the public to join the celebration of local farms, food, and markets during the first annual RI Grown Week! From October...
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The 25th Annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) Heads to Providence, Rhode Island this Fall
MONTCLAIR, NJ, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Visual Merchandising & Store Design magazine (VMSD) will host its 25th annual International Retail Design Conference (IRDC) this October 22 – 23 in Providence, Rhode Island...
WIC Services Remain Available During Federal Government Shutdown
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is currently open and operational as normal, despite the federal government shutdown. Benefits are active and can be used at WIC vendors, and participants can still...
Owner: American Government
WIC Services Remain Available During Federal Government Shutdown
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is currently open and operational as normal, despite the federal government shutdown. Benefits are active and can be used at WIC vendors, and participants can still...
Owner: American Government
Rhode Island-based Jobs Rose by 500 from July; August Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.6 Percent
Published on Thursday, September 18, 2025 CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 500 in August as the state’s unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were up 1,700 from...
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Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to Host First-Ever Senior Preparedness BINGO
RHODE ISLAND, September 15 - Media Advisory Contact: Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401-318-0911 Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to Host First-Ever Senior Preparedness BINGO Promoting Safety and Resilience Among Older Rhode...
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Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to Host First-Ever Senior Preparedness BINGO
Media Advisory Contact: Courtney Marciano For Immediate Release 401-318-0911 Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency to Host First-Ever Senior Preparedness BINGO Promoting Safety and Resilience Among Older Rhode Islanders Smithfield, RI —...
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Justice Department Sues Rhode Island Department of Education and Providence Public School District for Racial Discrimination Against Teachers
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit today against the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the Providence Public School District (PPSD) over their “Educators of Color Loan Forgiveness Program” (Program) through which new PPSD...
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Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Remove Lane Shifts at The I-95 and Route 4 Northbound Merge in Warwick
RHODE ISLAND, October 1 - On Friday night, October 3, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will remove lane shifts to provide more space for merging traffic where I-95 North and Route 4 North meet in Warwick. The change represents...
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Rhode Island State Archives to Display Bill of Rights in Recognition of Constitution Day
RHODE ISLAND, September 11 - PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will hold a special viewing of Rhode Island's copy of the Bill of Rights on September 17,...
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Rhode Island State Archives to Display Bill of Rights in Recognition of Constitution Day
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the Rhode Island State Archives today announced that the State Archives will hold a special viewing of Rhode Island's copy of the Bill of Rights on September 17, Constitution Day, from 10 a.m....
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AdCare Rhode Island Appoints New Executive Director as Facility Expansion Nears Completion to Serve More People Struggling with Addiction
NORTH KINGSTOWN, Rhode Island, Sept. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AdCare Rhode Island has appointed Nicole Paliotti as its new Executive Director. As a trusted healthcare leader who has served the Rhode Island community for decades, Nicole brings...
Travel Advisory: RIDOT to Remove Lane Shifts at The I-95 and Route 4 Northbound Merge in Warwick
On Friday night, October 3, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will remove lane shifts to provide more space for merging traffic where I-95 North and Route 4 North meet in Warwick. The change represents the last phase of work on...
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Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Launches New Website During National Preparedness Month
RHODE ISLAND, September 3 - For Immediate Release Courtney Marciano September 3, 2025 401-318-0911 Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Launches New Website During National Preparedness Month New platform enhances accessibility, streamlines...
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Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Launches New Website During National Preparedness Month
For Immediate Release Courtney Marciano September 3, 2025 401-318-0911 Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency Launches New Website During National Preparedness Month New platform enhances accessibility, streamlines resources, and strengthens...
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USA Mobile Drug Testing Brings New Franchisees on Board in Rhode Island
TAMPA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following more than a decade of growth and success under the USAMDT franchise system, Tom Underhill, who ran USAMDT of Rhode Island, is transitioning to retirement, and has sold...