http://news.prlog.org/tag/rhode-island/rhode island - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12144203-take-walk-through-the-history-of-providences-benefit-street.htmlThe newest addition to Arcadia Publishing’s popular Images of America series is Providence’s Benefit Street from local authors Elyssa Tardif and Peggy Chang for the Rhode Island Historical Society. The book boasts more than 200 vintage images. http://www.prlog.org/12120539-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-ocean-state-to-open-westerly-donation-center.htmlBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) has announced it will open a new Donation Center in Westerly to serve communities in the southern part of the state. http://www.prlog.org/12106578-more-rhode-island-and-southeastern-connecticut-adults-to-be-reading-in-18-months.htmlHarvest Development Group, LLC. wins contract to help Literacy Volunteers of Washington County build fundraising program and develop board leaders, to reach more adults with their literacy... http://www.prlog.org/12088048-worlds-worst-director-premiering-its-second-season-march-24-2013-at-8pm-est.htmlThe web series, "World’s Worst Director," is scheduled to premiere its second season on March 24, 2013 at 8pm EST. http://www.prlog.org/12081282-angelwood-pictures-presents-new-crime-mystery-web-series-family-problems.htmlBarrington, Rhode Island resident, Seth Chitwood, will premiere his fourth web series on Sunday, February 17th at 9PM EST. http://www.prlog.org/12073089-nexus-property-management-expands-into-pawtucket.htmlProfessional property management and tenant placement services will now be available to Rhode Island property owners statewide, as Nexus Property Management expands and opens a new office located at 420 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860. http://www.prlog.org/12073051-south-county-tourism-council-wins-gold-in-natja-travel-media-competition.htmlThe North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) announced that South County Tourism Council won Gold place in the 2012 Annual NATJA Awards Competition. http://www.prlog.org/12064460-the-ocean-houses-black-white-ball-will-benefit-local-businesses-devastated-by-hurricane-sandy.htmlA masquerade ball, recreating Truman Capote's famed 1966 Black and White ball, will be held February 23rd at the Ocean House in Watch Hill, R.I. to raise funds for businesses devastated by Hurricane Sandy in neighboring Misquamicut Beach. http://www.prlog.org/12034449-bring-back-the-beach-weekend-features-three-days-of-events-to-benefit-misquamicut-ri-businesses.htmlPart of ongoing initiatives to help Misquamicut's small businesses rebuild from Hurricane Sandy, Bring Back the Beach Weekend includes a concert by regional bands; a beach-themed family fun day; and a day of local food, cocktails and art. http://www.prlog.org/12026407-57-physicians-at-care-new-england-named-to-best-doctors-in-america-list.htmlFifty-seven physicians in the Care New England Health System – including Butler Hospital, Kent Hospital, and Women & Infant Hospital – have made the Best Doctors in America list for 2013, placing them among the top 5% of doctors in the country. http://www.prlog.org/12014004-big-brothers-big-sisters-of-the-ocean-state-opens-cumberland-ri-donation-center.htmlBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) has announced it will open a new Donation Center in Cumberland to serve Cumberland, Lincoln, Central Falls, Woonsocket and neighboring border communities. http://www.prlog.org/12011129-recording-the-history-of-radio-in-rhode-island.htmlLocal broadcast veteran John Rooke pens new book using vintage images to tell story. http://www.prlog.org/11994893-celebrating-housing-america-month-in-rhode-island.htmlRI’s Congressional Delegation to Gather to Celebrate “Housing America Month” To be Joined by HUD, NAHRO, Local Housing Officials and Hundreds of Residents http://www.prlog.org/11982144-machining-parts-new-solutions-for-companies-in-need-of-machined-parts.htmlThe American Machine Shops Network reveals businesses are turning in droves to its manufacturing marketplace http://www.prlog.org/11971043-unique-local-brews-celebrity-chefs-highlight-big-brothers-big-sisters-the-big-toast.htmlBig Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State invites guests to celebrate and raise a glass at the second annual “The Big Toast” on Saturday, October 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Johnson & Wales Culinary Arts Museum in Providence. http://www.prlog.org/11927118-ri-tourism-division-launches-ultimate-rhode-island-getaway-contest-on-july-18-2012.htmlThe Rhode Island Tourism Division will be hosting a contest from July 18 to October 14. Winner will receive a four-night vacation for two. http://www.prlog.org/11926587-physician-approved-lab-testing-services-now-available-in-new-york-new-jersey-rhode-island.htmlPhysician approved lab testing services now available in New York, New Jersey, & Rhode Island from MDLabTests.com While there are a couple of smaller entities that have served these markets individually MDLabTests.com is broadening their services http://www.prlog.org/11923269-feature-film-champions-of-the-deep-makes-world-premiere-and-launches-national-theater-tour-in-august.htmlChampions of the Deep, a family adventure film starring the country's top youth martial artists engaged in an environmental battle set against the backdrop of Rhode Island's pristine beaches, makes its world premiere and opens in theaters in August. http://www.prlog.org/11904029-sales-marketing-firm-ems-inc-consistently-ranks-top-in-the-nation.htmlAlthough located in the small state of Rhode Island, EMS, Inc. has been one of the leading branches out of 60 offices across the country. http://www.prlog.org/11902660-ems-inc-promotes-assistant-manager.htmlWithin 5 months after opening, EMS, Inc. has risen above the downtrodden economy by expanding their office and welcoming Matt Wheeler to the management team. http://www.prlog.org/11895600-celebrate-summer-with-an-old-fashioned-grange-picnic-july-21.htmlThe Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges have announced they will be co-hosting an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic to be held on Saturday, July 21, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11819336-mercedes-benz-of-warwick-is-the-winner-of-the-2012-dealer-of-the-year-awards-in-rhode-island.htmlDealerRater® has announced Mercedes-Benz of Warwick as the winner in Rhode Island for the 2012 Dealer of the Year Awards. http://www.prlog.org/11807163-beaver-tail-oyster-of-month-for-march-at-grand-central-oyster-bar.htmlThe Beaver Tail from Narragansett Bay, R.I., has been selected as the "Oyster of the Month" for March at the Grand Central Oyster Bar in N.Y. http://www.prlog.org/11798745-four-esteemed-musical-organizations-come-together-to-perform-benjamin-brittens-war-requiem.htmlLandmark Concerts in Boston and Providence Cathedrals feature Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem with NEW ENGLAND PHILHARMONIC, CHORUS PRO MUSICA, PROVIDENCE SINGERS and BOSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS Saturday, March 3 and Sunday March 4 http://www.prlog.org/11795259-providence-oscar-night-america-to-benefit-the-rhode-island-international-film-festival.htmlRhode Islanders will salute their own—best actress nominee Viola Davis—at Oscar Night® America, the state’s only Oscar-night gala celebration officially sanctioned by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. http://www.prlog.org/11789650-lifecycle-fitness-at-the-forge.htmlA free new exercise program for people who have had bariatric surgery. LIFEcycle Fitness at The Forge is a program designed to diminish or counteract the loss of muscle mass during the rapid weight loss experienced following bariatric surgery. http://www.prlog.org/11779848-lifecycle-inc-opens-registration-for-4th-annual-ride-round-rhody.htmlRegistration is now open for the 4th annual Ride 'Round Rhody. In the first three years of operation, LIFEcycle and Ride 'Round Rhody have raised more than $75,000 in support of cancer treatment and research in Rhode Island. http://www.prlog.org/11774458-history-of-foster-told-through-photographs.htmlLocal author Raymond A. Wolf pens new book on this Providence County town http://www.prlog.org/11755756-bright-night-providence-promises-to-be-magical.htmlBright Night Providence, Rhode Island's Largest New Year's Eve Celebration, will feature International Star Illusionist Brad Ross, as well as over 50 other acts from 12 noon to 12 midnight. http://www.prlog.org/11732346-chinese-tourists-are-ready-to-see-the-ocean-state.htmlSouth County, RI with 100 miles of beautiful coastal beaches, sensational accommodations- including Westerly’s five star Ocean House, and plenty of activities for families, is naturally positioned as a vacation destination for Chinese visitors. http://www.prlog.org/11726276-2012-all-female-rally-team-goes-national.htmlTAGRALLYSPORT (TRS) has announced today they will enter their rally team led by North Providence based team driver Tracey Gardiner in the entire 2012 Rally America National Championship. For 2012, six rally events will stretch from coast to coast. http://www.prlog.org/11709127-student-organized-web-series-red-circles-having-its-second-season-premiere.htmlCreator and Director Seth Chitwood (of Barrington, RI) to premiere the second season of his web-series: Red Circles on Sunday, November 20th, 2011 at 9:00pm on youtube.com/redcircles1425. (Season 1 can also be seen at www.redcircles.ws/episodes.php) http://www.prlog.org/11707299-over-300-elementary-middle-school-students-to-attend-the-first-lego-league-rhode-island.htmlOver 300 Elementary and Middle School Students to attend The FIRST® LEGO® League Rhode Island (FLL RI) “Meet the Food Safety Experts” Event at URI http://www.prlog.org/11687323-cellular-sales-continues-national-expansion-enters-massachusetts-and-rhode-island-markets.htmlCellular Sales, the nation's largest Verizon Wireless premium retailer and ranked by Inc. magazine as one the 75 fastest-growing privately-owned retail businesses in the nation, has added stores in Massachusetts and the Providence metro markets. http://www.prlog.org/11679983-patriot-pay-payroll-software-gives-rhode-island-employers-new-option.htmlRhode Island have a new choice for payroll software: Patriot PAY, offered by Patriot Software, Inc. http://www.prlog.org/11655243-author-david-lee-tucker-releases-stone-wall-freedom-fictional-series-inspired-by-block-island-ri.htmlSea captain Alexander Hawkins has returned to his Block Island, Rhode Island home after an extended merchant voyage. http://www.prlog.org/11654235-fortress-of-nightmares-newport-ri-seeks-zombies-and-ghouls.htmlThe Fortress of Nightmares is currently seeking volunteers to aid is in creating the perfect nightmare at Historic Fort Adams in Newport, RI. http://www.prlog.org/11635961-gingerbread-cookie-baking-day-at-the-smith-appleby-house-museum-in-smithfield-ri.htmlKids and their families will have fun baking, decorating — and snacking — during “Gingerbread Cookie Baking Day” at the historic Smith-Appleby House Museum in Smithfield, RI, on Saturday, October 15, 2011 http://www.prlog.org/11631037-fall-getaways-offer-more-than-just-accommodations.htmlHotel Viking in Newport, Rhode Island welcomes fall with two of their favorite escapes; the Newport Mansion Tour and the Spa Terre Escape with rates starting at $372 per night, based on double occupancy now through October 31, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11630141-history-of-states-covered-bridges-explored-in-new-book.htmlLocal author tells story through photographs and postcards http://www.prlog.org/11627638-celebrating-september-in-south-county.htmlSummer is South County, RI’s favorite season and we make sure to enjoy it as long as possible. A mere calendar change from August to September does not deter our avid beachgoers, festival and music fans. http://www.prlog.org/11624447-history-of-west-greenwich-told-through-photographs.htmlLocal author pens new book on Rhode Island town http://www.prlog.org/11618293-3rd-annual-ride-round-rhody-to-support-local-cancer-treatment.htmlLIFEcycle, Inc. is hosting the third annual Ride 'Round Rhody on August 28th to raise money to support cancer treatment in Rhody Island. The ride will start from Camp JORI in Wakefield, RI and is open to all individuals. http://www.prlog.org/11608564-rhode-island-international-film-festival-to-host-18-world-premieres-and-honor-legendary-paul-sorvino.htmlThe Rhode Island International Film Festival will be held August 9 – 14 in Providence, R.I. New England’s only Academy Award-qualifying film festival. RIIFF gives audiences first looks at tomorrow’s top feature, short and documentary films. http://www.prlog.org/11589747-ctri-granges-enjoy-fun-fellowship-at-picnic.htmlGames such as the egg toss and kickball were enjoyed as the Connecticut and Rhode Island State Granges co-hosted an Old-Fashioned Grange Picnic as part of National Grange Nationwide Gathering Celebration held on July 16, 2011. http://www.prlog.org/11589203-history-of-west-warwick-told-through-photographs.htmlauthor pens new book on Rhode Island town http://www.prlog.org/11566563-spaterre-at-hotel-viking-ranks-in-top-50-hotel-spas.htmlReaders of Condé Nast Traveler magazine voted SpaTerre at Hotel Viking as one of the top 50 hotel spas in the US Mainland. SpaTerre at Hotel Viking scored an impressive 92 points, ranking above many prestigious hotels. http://www.prlog.org/11557092-smith-appleby-house-museum-in-smithfield-ri-announces-summer-saturday-colonial-tours.htmlNew Summer Saturdays dates during which volunteers, portraying Colonial-period characters, will conduct tours and demonstrations to provide visitors a real-life glimpse into life in Revolutionary War-era Rhode Island. http://www.prlog.org/11537025-hotel-vikings-rooftop-lounge-offers-summer-of-spirits-stogies-smooth-grooves-more.htmlTop of Newport, Hotel Viking’s rooftop lounge, is now open Tuesday through Sunday throughout the summer, Top of Newport features a full bar, a complete menu with culinary delights off the grill and live entertainment on the weekends. http://www.prlog.org/11530616-ris-go-skateboarding-day-after-you-skate-its-the-after-party-deckedout621-june-21-at-fh13.htmlDECKEDOUT621.COM - The Official Rhode Island “Go Skateboarding Day” After Party featuring the BEST in Ska & Punk! At FIREHOUSE 13 Providence, RI Tuesday June 21, 2001