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University of Providence could cut programs, employees as it shores up budget
21+ hour, 42+ min ago (315+ words) The University of Providence, in Montana, is moving to shore up its long-term financial sustainability as it seeks to avoid a potential $8 million annual budget gap in the coming years." The Catholic university is reviewing its programs and considering staffing…...
Amenity Aid is RI's only hygiene bank. How it works.
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (452+ words) The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have'partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Each week, a nonprofit identified by United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal, and the United Way will share how it supports…...
One of RI's most notorious killers is challenging the Parole Board. Here's why.
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (689+ words) Charles E. "Manny" Pona committed one of the most infamous crimes in Rhode Island by arranging to have a 15-year-old witness gunned down just before she was to testify against him at his murder trial. Now, Pona is challenging the state…...
Rhode Island high school hockey team rallies to championship after fatal ice rink shooting
16+ min ago (841+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. " As Colin Dorgan stood before a deafening crowd exploding in pride for his high school hockey team's championship win, secured by a goal in an exhausting yet exhilarating quadruple overtime, three seats were noticeably empty in the Rhode Island…...
Ex-Patriots star to speak at Providence College's graduation. Who is he?
20+ hour, 11+ min ago (178+ words) Former Patriots special teams star Matthew Slater, whose off-field accomplishments include establishing a foundation to support the arts and humanities, will be the featured speaker at Providence College's 108th commencement exercises set for May 17 at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in downtown…...
Providence Willamette Falls opens new short stay unit in Oregon City
11+ hour, 26+ min ago (410+ words) OREGON CITY, Ore. (KPTV) " Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center has opened a new short stay unit, an expansion hospital staff said will increase capacity and help nurses work more efficiently. The unit opened at the end of January. Nurses who…...
Here's what Providence basketball is looking for in its next head coach
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (161+ words) After Kim English was fired, here's what AD Steve Napolillo is looking for in the next leader of the school's premier athletic program. Here's what Providence basketball is looking for in its next head coach PROVIDENCE " This wasn't how Steve…...
How this Providence program helped thousands of homeless people this winter
13+ hour, 31+ min ago (1552+ words) If we're going to practice what we preach, our church'all churches'should be open to those who don't have a place to be at night during the winter, and all throughout the year for that matter, if possible,said Kevin Simon,…...
Yankee Magazine picked out 3 must‑see RI spring break events for 2026.
2+ hour, 53+ min ago (759+ words) Spring break in Rhode Island is right around the corner. Spring break in the Ocean State goes from April 20 through April 26, 2026, according to a recommendation by the Rhode Island Department of Education. Some schools have their weeklong recess a week…...
Well-known Providence chef opens new Thai joint in the heart of downtown
14+ hour, 4+ min ago (225+ words) Phed Phed, a new restaurant with Thai and Japanese cuisine, is now open in downtown Providence at 71 Washington St. It is located on the street level of the Providence Biltmore Garage and accessed via Washington Street. Phed Phed replaces Kin…...