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Jay Gotra nears ballot access in Rhode Island governor race
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Independent gubernatorial candidate Jay Gotra says his campaign is close to collecting the 1,000 voter signatures needed for ballot access in Rhode Island’s 2026 race.
The Izzy Foundation's Carla Mulhern expands family support at Hasbro Children's Hospital
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Carla Mulhern, executive director of The Izzy Foundation in Providence, is leading a family support operation at Hasbro Children’s Hospital that serves about 50 families a day. She is also pushing for the Izzy Family Room model to expand to…
Menopause docu-series follows six women balancing care, work and midlife health
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A Rhode Island-made nine-episode series follows six women through a six-week fitness and wellness program centered on menopause, caregiving and accountability.
NEMIC opens free 2026 Health Innovator Pathways Program for Rhode Islanders
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The New England Medical Innovation Center is enrolling Rhode Islanders in the 2026 cohort of its flagship Health Innovator Pathways Program, formerly the Med Tech Leadership Program.
Sponsors of the Future launches inclusive youth enterprise camp in Providence
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Sponsors of the Future is opening its Inclusive Enterprise Launchpad this summer in Providence, Rhode Island, with Camp JORI and a network of local and global business partners.
Warwick preschool raises $5,691 for Make-A-Wish
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The Learning Experience in Warwick, Rhode Island, raised $5,691 during its April “Let’s Grant Wishes” campaign for Make-A-Wish. The effort tied classroom philanthropy lessons to real-world giving for preschoolers, families and staff.
NEMIC names Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann first president
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The New England Medical Innovation Center appointed Dr. Jennifer Hoffmann as its first-ever president on July 1, 2026, in Providence, Rhode Island.
NASH launches regional talent strategy with New England higher ed and employers
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NASH brought together public higher education leaders, industry partners and workforce officials in Providence on June 25 to push Talent Readiness-New England into its implementation phase.
ArtCenter adds alumnus Royce Hong to its board
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ArtCenter College of Design has elected alumnus Royce Y.C. Hong to its Board of Trustees, bringing a designer-entrepreneur with experience in technology, manufacturing and Asia’s innovation ecosystem back to Pasadena.
Hall of Fame opens Roger Federer exhibit ahead of 2026 induction
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The International Tennis Hall of Fame has unveiled a new museum-wide Roger Federer exhibit in Newport, Rhode Island, ahead of his August 2026 induction.
Weekapaug Inn adds summer events, dining and outdoor programs through August
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Weekapaug Inn in Weekapaug, Rhode Island, is rolling out a full summer slate of speaker events, coastal dining, family activities and nature programming through August.
24hourEDU wins NMLS approval for MLO courses in 3 states
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24hourEDU says it has received NMLS approval for new online mortgage loan originator courses that meet state-specific licensing requirements in Rhode Island, Vermont and West Virginia.
Federal court orders USCIS to restart processing for nationals of 39 countries
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A federal judge ruled that USCIS unlawfully paused adjudications tied to travel restrictions affecting nationals of 39 countries, a decision that could ease uncertainty for EB-5 investors.
Patty Rodgers marks four decades as Texas painter and classical guitarist
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Texas artist Patty Rodgers is being profiled for a decades-long career that spans fine art, classical guitar, and teaching.
Premiere Properties joins Sea Glass in coastal real estate co-brand
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Premiere Properties Inc. has launched a co-brand with Sea Glass and will now operate as Premiere Properties Sea Glass in Rhode Island.
Menopause policies are becoming a workplace compliance issue
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The Menopause Education Center has released a June 2026 national report tracking menopause-related laws, legislation, and executive action across the U.S. The update shows the issue is moving from health policy into employer compliance, benefits,…
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