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Business Beat: Shawn Sullivan New CCRI Interim VP for Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement

January 2, 2026 |

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As part of its continued commitment to serve as the state’s premier provider of workforce education and training, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) today announced the appointment of Shawn Sullivan as Interim Vice President for the Division of Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement. Sullivan brings more than 20 years of experience in workforce strategy,…

State-of-the-art Casino Training Academy at CCRI, sponsored by Bally’s

October 16, 2024 |

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CCRI Celebrates Grand Opening of New Casino Training Academy, Sponsored by Bally’s Corporation The Community College of Rhode Island today officially opened its Casino Training Academy, sponsored by Bally’s Corporation, a state-of-the-art home for the college’s newest training offering, Introduction to Table Games Dealer Training. CCRI Interim President Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan joined Speaker of…

60% of Gen Z say they trust TikTok less than they used to March 10, 2026
New data from The Harris Poll finds that Gen Z still relies on TikTok for culture, but the generation’s trust in the platform is eroding quickly. The research explores how commercialization, creator burnout, and platform changes are reshaping Gen Z’s relationship with TikTok. The full report is attached and under embargo until March 10 at… […]
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Soccer World Cup Prep for RI Businesses — If You Can Make Tomorrow’s Half-Day Limited-Seat Seminar March 10, 2026
TOMORROW! The Rhode Island Business Readiness Summit: Summer of Soccer 2026 is set for Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Bryant University’s Academic Innovation Center at 1150 Douglas Pike. Smithfield. With the 2026 FIFA World Cup expected to bring global visitors across the Northeast, Rhode Island is inviting businesses to a… […]
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Senior Agenda Coalition of RI to Host 2026 Legislative Leaders Forum: “Voices of Advocacy – Anchors of Hope” March 10, 2026
The Senior Agenda Coalition of RI announces its 2026 Legislative Leaders Forum, titled “Voices of Advocacy – Anchors of Hope.” The event will take place on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Rhode Island College, Gaige Hall. As Rhode Island’s aging population faces unprecedented challenges, including rising costs of living,… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for March 10, 2026 March 10, 2026
Morning: Mild start with lows in the upper 30s to low 40s°F overnight into morning. Conditions likely cloudy or mostly cloudy, with possible lingering fog or low clouds early. Temperatures rising quickly into the 50s°F by late morning. Light winds, perhaps southerly. Afternoon: Warmest part of the day, highs reaching around 66°F. Mostly sunny to… […]
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ART! Women Behind the Lens at Blazing Editions and YJ Contemporary March 10, 2026
In honor of Women’s History Month this March, Blazing Editions and YJ Contemporary celebrate incredible female photographers’ work and achievements. The gallery, located at 42 Ladd St. East Greenwich, RI 02818 is open Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm, and Saturday & Sunday by Appointment Only This collection brings together women from all over the country with uniquely… […]
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Providence Families – Sign up now for EAT, PLAY, LEARN PVD for this Summer March 9, 2026
Providence families encouraged to learn more and sign up for summer programs at Summer Opportunities Fair, March 28 at Providence Career & Technical Academy EAT, PLAY, LEARN, Providence’s summer learning programming that offers no cost summer community meals, quality recreation opportunities, project-based learning opportunities and summer employment is back! Mayor Brett P. Smiley was joined today by… […]
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McDonald’s, Burger King, and Wendy’s Never Met Stanley’s March 9, 2026
National chains battle over burger bragging rights — but locals say Central Falls already settled the debate. A recent viral moment has sparked fresh debate around fast-food burgers after a promotional video from Chris Kempczinski tasting the chain’s new Big Arch burger drew criticism online. McDonald’s CEO HATES its new burger… and he’s not alone… […]
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Rhode Island Weather for March 9, 2026 March 9, 2026
Morning will start chilly with lows around the low to mid 30s°F, likely with partly cloudy to cloudy skies and light winds from the southwest or west. There could be some patchy low clouds or lingering cool air, but no significant precipitation is anticipated, making it a decent start to the day. Afternoon warms up… […]
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Donate Books at 23 Beacon Bank Branches for 16th Annual Books are Wings March 9, 2026
Former BankRI partners with Books Are Wings to support childhood literacy Beacon Bank, formerly Bank Rhode Island, will be collecting new and gently used children’s books from March 9 to April 3 at 23 locations in Rhode Island to support childhood literacy. This is the 16th year the bank has partnered with Books Are Wings… […]
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Caregiving Still a Crisis in America, Pew Report Confirms – Herb Weiss March 9, 2026
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Last summer, AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) released their 133-page report, Caregiving in the U.S. 2025, widely regarded as one of the most comprehensive sources of data on family caregivers in America. Seven months later, the Pew Research Center (PRC) expanded the national caregiver debate,… […]
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