By COLLIN BINKLEY AP Education Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Brown University will pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations in a deal with the Trump administration that restores lost federal research funding and ends investigations into alleged discrimination, officials said Wednesday. The university also agreed to several concessions in line with President Donald Trump’s political agenda. Brown […]
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‘Back to the Future: The Musical’ is a fun bit of escapism
When I spoke with Zan Berube recently, she told me that “Back to the Future: The Musical” was a “tech heavy” show. Berube plays Lorraine, Marty McFly’s mother, in the musical now on stage at the Providence Performing Arts Center. The musical is based on the 1985 film starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea […]
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Providence to host National Ice Curling Championship this weekend
Rhode Island is hosting a national ice curling championship, bringing 28 teams from across the country to Providence College’s Schneider Arena. The Grand National Curling Club Arena Club Championship takes place from April 25 to 27, giving spectators a chance to see this winter sport up close. The Ocean State Curling Club is organizing the […]
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What’s Up Newp celebrates Women’s History Month: Meet golfer Glenna Collett-Vare
We’re celebrating some extraordinary women during March, National Women’s History Month, individuals who have made their mark from the sports field to politics and government, from the courtroom to the board room. We’ll be introducing our readers to some individuals they may not know, and others they do. What they all have in common is […]
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Kalkbrenner’s 35 lead Creighton past Providence 80-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner put up 35 points as Creighton beat Providence 80-69 on Wednesday night. Kalkbrenner added 12 rebounds and three steals for the Bluejays (17-6, 10-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth added 23 points while going 7 of 15 from the floor, including 3 for 9 from 3-point range, and 6 […]
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Kalkbrenner’s 20 lead Creighton over Providence 84-64
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Kalkbrenner had 20 points in Creighton’s 84-64 victory against Providence on Tuesday night. Kalkbrenner added 10 rebounds and six blocks for the Bluejays (11-6, 4-2 Big East Conference). Steven Ashworth scored 20 points and added six assists. Isaac Traudt had 13 points and shot 4 for 4 from beyond the […]
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Joseph scores 18 as Providence defeats Butler 84-65
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bensley Joseph helped lead Providence over Butler on Wednesday night with 18 points off the bench in an 84-65 victory. Joseph added five rebounds for the Friars (8-8, 2-3 Big East Conference). Jayden Pierre went 7 of 16 from the field (3 for 7 from 3-point range) to add 18 points. […]
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No. 11 UConn erases a 14-point deficit to top Providence 87-84 and stay unbeaten in the Big East
By JIM FULLER Associated Press STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Hassan Diarra had 19 points and eight assists, Aidan Mahaney and Tarris Reed Jr. helped spark a second-half comeback and No. 11 UConn overcame a 14-point deficit to beat Providence 87-84 on Sunday and extend its home winning streak to 28 games. Solo Ball added 16 […]
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Rogers Boys Basketball falls to Moses Brown
The Rogers High School boys basketball team is still searching for its first league win after falling to Moses Brown 55-40 on Thursday night at The Hut. The loss drops the Vikings to 0-2 in league play, while the Quakers improve to 2-0. On the season, the Vikings are 1 – 2. It was a […]
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St. Bonaventure takes down Providence 74-70
UNCASVILLE, Conn. (AP) — Melvin Council Jr.’s 24 points helped St. Bonaventure defeat Providence 74-70 on Saturday night. Council also had three steals for the Bonnies (10-1). Noel Brown scored 16 points while shooting 6 of 11 from the field and 4 for 5 from the line and added eight rebounds. Lajae Jones had 15 […]
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Most expensive homes for sale in Providence
Stacker compiled a list of the most expensive homes in Providence listed for sale on realtor.com. Homes are ranked by price with ties broken by price per square foot. You may also like: Most common restaurant cuisines in Providence #30. 100 Fountain St Unit 2B, Providence – Price: $799,000- 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms- Square […]
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MAMMA MIA! breaks box office records at PPAC
The smash-hit musical MAMMA MIA! has broken box office records at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC), becoming the highest grossing one-week Encore Series engagement in the venue’s history. The production, which played November 12-17, 2024, grossed over $1,572,000 and welcomed nearly 24,000 attendees over its eight performances. This success smashes the previous record-holder, LES […]
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Pierre’s 18 lead Providence over Green Bay 79-65
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Jayden Pierre had 18 points in Providence’s 79-65 win over Green Bay on Saturday night. Pierre shot 7 for 10, including 4 for 6 from beyond the arc for the Friars (4-0). Corey Floyd Jr. went 5 of 8 from the field (2 for 4 from 3-point range) to add 12 […]
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Orsted to expand R.I. HQ, double local workforce
by Nancy Lavin, Rhode Island CurrentAugust 29, 2024 The Danish company developing Rhode Island’s first commercial, offshore wind project is expanding its footprint in the Ocean State. Orsted U.S. on Thursday announced plans to open a new engineering, procurement and construction hub in Rhode Island, centered in a new headquarters up the street from its […]
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Recently opened restaurants in the Providence area
Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it’s returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place. While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, or even every […]
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Fastest-growing jobs in Rhode Island
With the country eager to put the pandemic firmly in the rear-view mirror, the American economy continued to boom in 2023. The national unemployment rate remained around 3.6%, while the total number of people employed grew to roughly 152 million, up from 148 million in 2022. The economy has seen several significant changes in recent […]
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Ranking: Best counties to live in Rhode Island
More counties in the United States experienced population growth in the last year, according to the latest Census data, even as pandemic-related moving trends begin to normalize. Counties in the South continued to experience growth, particularly in Florida, where 96% of its 67 counties gained new residents. Polk County, Florida, a suburb of Orlando, added […]
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Best suburbs to live in Rhode Island
Cities may have the nightlife, but the convenience and affordability of the suburbs are becoming hot as the millennial generation moves into its homebuying phase. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shook up workplace norms and superheated the housing market, folks have been flocking away from major urban centers. In Colorado, for instance, lesser-known suburbs outside […]
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Ranking: Best private colleges in Rhode Island
Jacob Lund // Shutterstock Best private colleges in Rhode Island Almost all the oldest universities in the United States are private colleges. Harvard and St. John’s College, for example, were founded before the 18th century and boast alumni and founders, respectively, who signed the Declaration of Independence. Stacker compiled a list of the best private […]
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Where people in Rhode Island are moving to most
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest Census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states continued to record influxes in population, while the Northeast saw the biggest drops, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania. These trends largely […]
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States sending the most people to Rhode Island
Fewer Americans moved in 2022, according to the latest census data, but of those who did, 1 in 5 moved to a different state. Population growth has returned to pre-pandemic norms; Southern states continued to record influxes in population, while the Northeast saw the biggest drops, particularly in New York and Pennsylvania. These trends largely […]
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Highest-rated Mexican restaurants in Providence by diners
Just like cuisine from any country, Mexican food is not monolithic. It isn’t just combo plates and tacos. (Not that there’s anything wrong with that style of food; it’s delicious and is responsible for popularizing Mexican food in the United States.) But Mexican food means more than that. It reflects Mexico’s diverse population—shaped by waves […]
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Gaines’ 17 lead Providence over Seton Hall 67-63
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Davonte Gaines scored 17 points as Providence beat Seton Hall 67-63 on Wednesday night. Gaines added six rebounds and three steals for the Friars (13-6, 4-4 Big East Conference). Josh Oduro added 16 points while going 5 of 8 and 6 of 6 from the free throw line, and he also […]
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Ben Folds will play The Vets in Providence on April 24
Ben Folds has recently announced a series of new solo piano tour dates scheduled for April 2024. The tour will start on April 18 in Tarrytown, New York, and conclude on April 24 at The Vets in Providence, Rhode Island. Ben Folds April 2024 Dates April 18, 2024 – Tarrytown, NY, Tarrytown Music Hall April […]
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Highest-rated restaurants in Providence by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we’ve seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven’t been to before, and 5% […]