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Grow Smart RI: Downtown Stadium Good for Pawtucket, Good for RI

“The Ballpark at Slater Mill would build on the city’s revitalization momentum, catalyze a more vibrant and walkable downtown and help set the table for attracting additional private investment to the city”, said Scott Wolf (LRI '87), Executive Director.

Rhode Island city’s bankruptcy situation mirrors Hartford’s

"Central Falls saw tax increases [and] services cut, but it was an opportunity for the community to turn around, get new leadership, get young people involved and I can tell you now that we're doing much better," said Mayor James Diossa (LRI '12).

Learning Moment

Retired Brigadier General Marcus Jannitto (LRI , 97) shared the following story at an LRI Jeffersonian Dinner last year, weeks before Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers 365 opted to sit down during the national anthem.

LRI In the News

20 Reasons We Love Providence

"Because of our size and our two degrees of separation, it’s generally pretty easy to ask the right people for help when you need it. That’s especially true with the rise of community-oriented organizations like the Providence Lady Project and Leadership RI."

Matt Plain Named To Best Lawyers In America 2018

Matthew R. Plain (LRI '13) was recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 in the Education Law practice area.

Opinion: DMV computer system upgrade a success for R.I.

"Much thanks also goes to Director of Revenue Robert S. Hull for the exercise of his acute business acumen, and to DMV Administrator Walter R. Craddock (LRI '93) and his senior staff for their day-to-day project oversight."

Washington Trust CEO, CFO to retire

There’s a changing of the guard planned this winter for Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., as long-time Chairman and CEO Joseph J. MarcAurele and Chief Financial Officer David V. Devault (LRI '01) have announced plans to retire.

Chiropractic coverage mandated for substance disorders

Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush (LRI '87), D-Pawtucket, a co-sponsor of the bill, said she supports the nonopioid pain relief provided by caregivers that include chiropractors and acupuncturists.

A Hospital Leader Uses Real Stories To Gain Trust And Support

Sandra Coletta (LRI '93), who began her career as an accountant and started in healthcare as an internal auditor at a hospital, began telling the stories when she became president of Kent Hospital, part of the Care New England Health System, in 2008.

My Turn: Barnaby Evans: Using light of WaterFire to symbolize wisdom, justice

Barnaby Evans (LRI '95): "Let us resolve that our community will continue to honor bearers of light, who fight the darkness of hatred with resolve, justice, leadership, education, inspiration, and love."

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