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Encouraging young, talented people of diverse backgrounds to the field

Television commercials, highway billboards, social media buys, community event flyers, magazine ads, talking points, videos, speeches, and even the words chosen in news headlines and stories…just a snippet of what the field of communications produces. The business can infiltrate young mindsets, drive needed change, and spin any story left or right. Kobii Spruill, a rising […]Read More

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Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee Announces 2023 Inductees and Person

PAWTUCKET-  The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee proudly announces this year’s list of 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Fame inductees. The public is invited to its annual Pawtucket Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Friday, November 3, 2023, beginning at 6 pm (reception), 7 pm (dinner) at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center, 172 Exchange Street, […]Read More

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Abt Associates Chosen by McKee Administration to Develop Statewide Housing

Forthcoming plans will provide essential guidance for future housing policy and resource investments. PROVIDENCE – In an important step toward more holistically addressing the state’s housing challenges, the Rhode Island Department of Housing today announced that Abt Associates has been selected as the vendor to support the development of statewide housing plans that will describe […]Read More

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Reed & Whitehouse Secure $500K to Strengthen RI Childcare Facilities

PROVIDENCE, RI – Research shows that high-quality, affordable child care is a significant factor in family well-being and economic stability. And high-quality child care programs in safe, quality facilities that are staffed with skilled educators are a critical part of the state’s early learning system, helping children learn and develop skills necessary to succeed in school […]Read More

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Design Week RI Starts on September 18, 2023

The 10th annual DESIGN WEEK RI presents 5+ days celebrating design.  Starting September 18th, and running through September 23rd. Celebrate the 10th Annual DESIGN WEEK RI with over 30 events statewide. DESIGN WEEK RI is a program instituted by DESIGNxRI, in partnership with hosts, sponsors, and partners all across Rhode Island. The packed schedule includes talks, tours, workshops, exhibitions […]Read More

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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Build Excitement for Full Weekend of PVDFest

PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and Director of Art, Culture, Tourism Joe Wilson Jr., PVDFest Producing Partner and FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher, City Council President Rachel Miller, PVDFest partners, artists, and sponsors today gathered in celebration ahead of the City’s ninth annual PVDFest, happening this weekend, September 8-10, at the 195 […]Read More