Centreville Bank Stadium to Host Rhode Island’s Largest Turkey Trot
Centreville Bank Stadium and Run Rhody Announce Rhode Island’s Largest Turkey Trot Returns to Pawtucket on ThanksgivingCentreville Bank Stadium and Run Rhody announce today that the Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K, the state’s largest Thanksgiving Day running event, will be held in Pawtucket on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025 at Centreville Bank Stadium. Now in its 11th year, the Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot 5K will welcome thousands of runners, walkers and families to celebrate the holiday with fitness, fun
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Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival to Feature Chef Marcus Samuelsson; Tickets on Sale July 31
Two events featuring celebrated Chef Marcus Samuelsson highlight the 20th annual Newport Mansions Wine & Food Festival, September 18-21 at Rosecliff and Marble House. Tickets for all Wine & Food Festival events – including 23 tasting seminars, the Vintner Dinner, Sunday Jazz Brunch, “Conversation with Marcus Samuelsson” and a new feature, Soiree du Vin, will go on sale to the public starting Thursday, July 31, at 9 a.m. Go to www.newportmansions.org/events/newport-mansions-wine-food-festival-2025. Born
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BlueTIDE 2025 | August 28, 2025 | Sail Newport, 72 Fort Adams Dr., Newport, RI
Join hundreds of innovators for BlueTIDE 2025, 401 Tech Bridge’s flagship event for dual-use maritime and undersea technology. Held at Sail Newport, this action-packed day features live in-water demonstrations, over 40 cutting-edge tech companies, and networking with key stakeholders from government, defense, and private industry. HighlightsMeet technology leaders focused on AUVs, ASVs, sensors, comms, and advanced seabed imaging systemsSee tech demos and presentations in our Showcase Alley, Innovation
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First-Ever Public Festival at Centreville Bank Stadium
Centreville Bank Stadium to Host First-Ever Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival on August 23Centreville Bank Stadium is thrilled to announce its first-ever public non-sports event with a new Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival. On Aug. 23, in partnership with Food Truck Festivals of America (FTFA), the stadium will transform into a culinary hotspot for the Pawtucket Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival, welcoming the community to a day filled with food, fun and flavor. From 12-6 p.m. (with VIP early
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Rhode Island Foundation Appoints Lisa Roth Blackman as Vice President of Development
She will lead fundraising efforts as the $1.5 billion Foundation rolls out a new Five-Year Action Plan and community priorities Lisa Roth Blackman has been appointed Vice President of Development at the $1.5 billion Rhode Island Foundation. She will lead the Foundation’s fundraising efforts and serve as a member of the Foundation’s leadership team. “Lisa brings a remarkable resume and remarkable local contacts and context to the Foundation. She is skilled at engaging donors in mission-driven
People's Credit Union Breaks Ground to Begin Relocation of Wakefield Branch
New Kingstown Road Location Will Have Extended Hours and Greater Conveniences People's Credit Union has announced the groundbreaking of a new branch building at 703 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, RI, just half a mile from the current location at 150 Old Tower Hill Road. Construction on the new building is expected to be completed by year's end, with the branch relocation scheduled for early 2026. "As we continue evolving to better serve our members and meet the needs of our community, relocating to
BankNewport Grant Helps Jamestown Community Farm Secure Farmland, Feed RI Families
Left to Right: BankNewport Senior VP/Director of Community Relations & Charitable Giving, Kathleen Charbonneau; BankNewport Charitable Foundation Board Chair and BankNewport Board Member, James Wright; BankNewport Chairman of the Board of Directors, Peter Capodilupo; Jamestown Community Farm (JCF) Founders Lynda Sutton and Bob Sutton; JCF Intern, Ceriana Carnevale; BankNewport VP/Residential Loan Officer and JCF One Chance Campaign Committee Member, Mark Carnevale; JCF Farm Manager, Maia Ashley; JCF Board
BankNewport Funds Impact John Clarke Senior Living Resident Mobility and Wellness
BankNewport representatives recently joined members of John Clarke Senior Living board of directors to celebrate their purchase of a new wheelchair accessible van. The Bank extended a $12,500 grant to help purchase the van, which will improve mobility and accessibility for the senior residents. Left to Right: John Clarke Senior Living (JCSL) Board Members Hugh Hall and Christine McGuire; BankNewport Community Relations Manager/Officer, Meredith Cropper; JCSL Board Member Peter Chatellier; BankNewport VP
Family Service of Rhode Island 2025 Brighter Futures Luncheon - Monday, September 29th
Each year, Family Service of Rhode Island brings together more than 500 leaders from across the state for a powerful, one-hour luncheon dedicated to building brighter futures for Rhode Island’s children and families. Together, we honor a visionary leader whose work advances health, equity, and opportunity for all children —and we come together in support of FSRI’s mission to create a healthier, more hopeful Rhode Island where everyone can thrive. For more than a century, Family Service of Rhode Island has
RWU Law Named to “Best Law Schools for 2025” by The Princeton Review
RWU Law is recognized for its strong sense of community, faculty accessibility, and real-world learning opportunities Roger Williams University School of Law (RWU Law) is again being recognized among the nation’s leading law schools, earning a place on The Princeton Review’sBest Law Schools for 2025. The honor reflects RWU Law’s commitment to academic excellence, faculty accessibility, and a student experience rooted in real-world preparation and purpose-driven legal education. RWU Law was selected
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Award-Winning Actress Christine Baranski Featured in John G. Winslow Lecture at The Elms
Tony and Emmy Award-Winning Actress Christine Baranski Featured in John G. Winslow Lecture at The ElmsA Small Number of Additional Tickets Are Still Available Celebrated actress Christine Baranski, who stars as Agnes van Rhijn in “The Gilded Age,” will discuss the critically acclaimed series – which HBO announced Monday will return for a fourth season – during a special edition of the annual John G. Winslow Lecture August 7 at The Elms. Additional tickets have just been released and can be purchased
Robinson+Cole's Max Daley Recognized in Providence Business News' 2025 40 Under Forty Class
Robinson+Cole Insurance + Reinsurance group lawyer William M. (Max) Daley was recognized by Providence Business News’ (PBN) as one of its 2025 "40 Under Forty" honorees during the publication’s annual awards program on July 17, 2025. PBN’s 40 Under Forty awards recognize young leaders for their professional achievements and impact on the community. Max was also featured in a special honoree profile.
BankNewport Names Jessica L. Couto Vice President, Portsmouth Branch Manager
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Jessica L. Couto has been appointed vice president, branch manager of the Bank’s Portsmouth location at 2628 East Main Road. She will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience and team development. Couto joined BankNewport in 2015, most recently serving as vice president, manager of the Bank’s Warwick branch. She formerly served as sales manager of the Bank’s Tiverton and Middletown branches. Active in her community, Jessica serves on the
Bristol County Savings Bank Appoints Galan Community Relations Officer
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Genesis Galan to the position of Community Relations Officer. In this capacity, Galan will be responsible for the administrative and reporting functions of the Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation, coordinating the Bank’s community involvement efforts and outreach to community leaders, centers of influence and community agencies to strengthen relationships, identify community needs and seek
Delta Dental of RI Launches New Dentist Loan Repayment Program
Delta Dental of Rhode Island Expands its Local Oral Health Workforce Initiatives with New Dentist Loan Repayment Program New initiative will offer loan repayment assistance to eligible dentists who commit to practicing full-time in Rhode Island’s dental sector As part of its continuing effort to strengthen Rhode Island’s dental workforce, Delta Dental of Rhode Island announced today the launch of a new loan repayment program specifically designed to support local dentists. Administered by the Rhode
Local 4th Graders Set Sail with Help from BankNewport Grant
BankNewport President & CEO Jack Murphy, and Sail Newport Executive Director Brad Read (both center) are joined by Pell Elementary School 4th grade students and teachers and Sail Newport team members to celebrate another successful year of Sail Newport’s Science and Sailing Program, a free experiential learning initiative, with funding support by BankNewport.BankNewport Charitable Foundation Grant for Sail Newport’s Experiential Learning Program Funds support STEM learning for Newport’s 4thgrade students
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People's Credit Union Names Kelly Matteson Head of Deposit Services
Brings extensive customer service experience and a high level of analytical and process thinking skillsPeople’s Credit Union has appointed Kelly Matteson as Head of Deposit Services. Reporting to the Head of Member Delivery & Marketing, she will oversee Deposit Services activities and processing, including the IRA program, the overdraft privilege program, and new deposit account opening and maintenance, as well as ATM/Debit cards, ACH settlement, remote/mobile check deposit and ATM balancing. “A veteran of
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Preservation Society Offers Children’s Activities at All Properties in July and August
Two summer program series for kids – "Traveling Tuesdays" and "Thursdays in the Garden" – will offer activities in the inspiring settings of the Newport Mansions and Green Animals Topiary Garden. “Traveling Tuesdays” will occur each Tuesday from July 8 through August 19 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Each week, the program will take place at a different Preservation Society of Newport County property, where children will learn a little bit about history and connect their crafts and other activities to the
Providence Business News Summer Business Survey
In our continuing efforts to assess the state of business in Rhode Island, Providence Business News updated its Business Survey for privately held companies. This survey is the summer edition of our twice-yearly look at the attitudes of Rhode Island businesses, with the results from the survey to be published in the near future. All responses will remain anonymous and confidential, to be used for stories and charts that will be published about the survey's results. Please find a link to the PBN Summer
Diversity Scholarship for Rhode Islanders Pursuing Real Estate Career
Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® 2025 Diversity Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® (GPBOR) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Diversity Scholarship Program. Three scholarships of up to $1,500 per person will be available. Residents of Rhode Island from underrepresented backgrounds, who have graduated high school or its equivalent, and are enthusiastic about kick starting their career in real estate, are encouraged to apply. Applications
No Cost Energy Assessment
Rhode Island Energy is proud to support small businesses like yourselves by providing solutions that reduce both energy use and cut costs. It starts with a NO COST, NO OBLIGATION energy assessment, where an Energy Specialist gives you a proposal on how to reduce your energy costs. Check out this video from a small business in Providence! Whether you own or rent your building, you could get up to 70% off your next energy efficiency upgrade on equipment like:HVAC systemsWalk-in cooler upgradesOccupancy
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