Rhode Island-based Jobs fell by 1,000 from January; February Unemployment Rate increased to 4.6 Percent

CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses fell by 1,000 in February as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.6 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 1,800 from February 2025, and the unemployment rate was up one-tenth of a percentage point.

Rhode Island’s Labor Force

The February unemployment rate was 4.6 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from

Shannon's to auction masterpiece by John White Alexander (1856-1915), one of America's most celebrated artists, April 30

Oil on canvas by Edward Mitchell Bannister (American, 1828-1901), Untitled (Summer, Rhode Island Shore) (late), 17 ¼ inches by 26 ¾ inches. Estimate: $30,000-$50,000

Oil on canvas by John White Alexander (American, 1856-1915), titled Her Birthday (1913), 79 ¼ inches by 64 ½ inches. Estimate: $300,000-$500,000

Oil on canvas by William Merritt Chase (American, 1849-1916), titled Lady with a Rose (Miss Mary Shepherd Lukens) (circa 1901), 48 inches by 36 inches. Estimate: $80,000-$120,000

Screenprint on Arches Aquarelle paper by Andy Warhol (American, 1928-1987), titled Mick Jagger (FS II.147), 43 ¾ inches by 28 ¾ inches. Estimate: $70,000-$90,000

Oil on canvas by Louis Ritman (American, 1889-1963), titled Summer Day, 39 ½ inches square. Estimate: $30,000-$50,000

The auction will feature 150+ lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture, with an emphasis on quality American art and fresh-to-market offerings

MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shannon’s announced their Spring Fine Art Auction scheduled for Thursday, April 30th at 6pm Eastern Time. The auction will feature over 150 lots of quality paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture, beginning promptly at 6pm Eastern Time.

With an emphasis on quality American art and

High School Implements Controlled Access System to Improve Restroom Oversight and Reduce Operational Burden

Won-Door in East Providence High School

Won-Door logo

East Providence High School enhances restroom oversight and efficiency with Won-Door's controlled access system, ensuring safety and accessibility.

With only three deans covering four floors and sixteen bathrooms in an eight-to-ten-minute window, this system really helps reduce response time and improve oversight.”

— Dan Carpenter, Head of Facilities for East Providence High School

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- East Providence High School has implemented an innovative approach to restroom access and campus management, leveraging a controlled access system to improve oversight, reduce incidents and support staff efficiency—without compromising safety or accessibility.

Faced with ongoing challenges related to

College Unbound and Hip-Hop Education Center Launch Bachelor’s Degree for Hip-Hop Educators and Cultural Leaders

College Unbound and Hip-Hop Education Center Launch National Bachelor’s Degree Cohort for Hip-Hop Educators and Cultural Leaders

This program builds on decades of work in the field and creates a pathway for the next generation of educators and cultural leaders.”

— Martha Diaz, Founder and President of the Hip-Hop Education Center

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- College Unbound, in partnership with the Hip-Hop Education Center (HHEC) today announced the launch of a national cohort designed

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Hardware Powers Successful NASA Artemis II Crewed Lunar Mission

NASA’s Artemis II mission lifts off, powered by the Space Launch System rocket, carrying EBAD-built flight termination, initiation, and stage separation components critical to mission success. Photo courtesy of NASA.

The Orion spacecraft, shown in orbit, relies on EBAD-provided separation systems supporting the Crew Module, Launch Abort System, and Service Module for safe mission operations. Photo courtesy of NASA.

EBAD systems from Connecticut and California enable critical rocket and spacecraft functions on NASA’s Artemis II crewed lunar mission

SIMSBURY, CT , UNITED STATES, April 14, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense (EBAD) announced that its mission-critical hardware performed successfully during NASA’s Artemis II mission, the first crewed mission beyond low Earth orbit in more than 50 years.

During the historic 10-day mission, four

Endometriosis Advocate Padma Lakshmi to Headline Women’s HealthX

Endometriosis Advocate Padma Lakshmi to Headline Women’s HealthX

Women’s HealthX is excited to announce Padma Lakshmi as a keynote speaker, bringing one of the most influential voices in women’s health advocacy to the stage.

Padma Lakshmi spotlights a condition affecting millions yet still underfunded and delayed in diagnosis, driving urgent action on earlier detection, better treatments, and investment in women’s health.”

— Joanna Magaji, Project Director, Women's Health

BOSTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- To mark Endometriosis Awareness Month, Women’s HealthX is excited to announce that Padma Lakshmi will join the event as a keynote speaker, bringing one of the most influential voices in women’s health advocacy to the stage.

New York Times bestselling author and [JM1] Emmy nominated host and executive

EPA Recognizes Rhode Island Drinking Water Project for Excellence and Innovation

Rhode Island - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that a drinking water infrastructure consolidation project at the Scituate Housing Authority's Rockland Oaks Senior Housing Community, Scituate High School, and Scituate Middle School was one of the recipients of its annual, prestigious Excellence in System Partnerships awards.

Supported by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island

RoleColorFinder Launches Business Portal for Enterprise Team Alignment

Sanjay Divakar in front of RoleColorFinder Logo

Founded by 14-year-old Sanjay Divakar, RCF introduces a pressure-based role alignment platform helping businesses reduce hiring mismatch and team friction.

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- RoleColorFinder (RCF), a Greenwich, Connecticut-based leadership assessment company, has launched its Business Portal, a role alignment platform designed to help