Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Pete Campbell Sets The 'World On Fire' with Primal Blues Rock Sound

World on Fire Cover Art

World on Fire Cover Art

Pete Campbell at Factory Underground Studio

Pete Campbell at Factory Underground Studio

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Pilot Light Records of Norwalk, CT

"World on Fire," a dark blues rock song by Pilot Light Records artist Pete Campbell, marks a bold new direction for the singer-songwriter.

"I love Pete's new sound in "World on Fire." I'm reminded of incredible alternative-blues artists like Jack White, and Gary Clark, Jr, artists taking blues in exciting new directions...”
— Marc Alan of Pilot Light Records

WOODBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The dark blues and roots rock sound of "World on Fire" is a bold new direction for Pilot Light Records artist Pete Campbell. From

Planet Home Lending Welcomes Derek Watkins as Retail Sales Manager

Derek Watkins

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MERIDEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Planet Home Lending, a leading national mortgage lender, servicer, and asset manager, has hired Retail Sales Manager Derek Watkins (NMLS ID# 588661) whose team includes

CTComp Now Providing HP AI-Enhanced PCs to Support Evolving Work Environments

CTComp, a trusted IT partner for businesses across New England, is now offering HP’s latest AI-powered PCs.

PLANTSVILLE, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CTComp, a trusted IT partner for businesses across New England, is now offering HP’s latest AI-powered PCs. These advanced devices are designed to help organizations improve performance, strengthen security, and adapt to

Just Week Away! Washington D.C.-area C-suite executives invited to HMG Strategy’s 14th Annual Washington D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit of America on April 22

FAIRFIELD, Conn., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seats are limited, Register Now! C-level executives from the National Capital region who want to find out how technology helps them reimagine their enterprise and reshape their businesses are encouraged to attend HMG Strategy’s 14th Annual Washington D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 22.

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“It’s important for the DMV top-tier CIOs and business

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

 

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Bolt Printing

Lana Corsano in front of printed t-shirts on conveyer to dryer.

Lana Corsano On Production Floor

T Shirts Printed Fast on Belt at Bolt Printing Factory

Fastest T Shirt Printing

Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

Custom Apparel & Tariffs – Bolt Printing’s 2025 Strategy

Bolt Printing addresses the challenges posed by shifting global trade policies and tariffs, emphasizing their significant impact on the custom apparel industry.

Our strategy is to proceed with caution while staying focused on our goals. Life and work must go on, even as we grapple with these challenges.”
— Lana Corsano

BROOKFIELD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Custom Apparel and Tariff Uncertainty: Bolt Printing’s Perspective

In an era marked by rapidly evolving global trade dynamics, businesses reliant on international supply chains face unprecedented challenges. Amidst ongoing tariff uncertainties and

Minore's Meats, Inc. Aquired by J&M Vital Provisions, LLC

Touchstone Advisors Represents Minore’s Meats in the Sale of Their Third-generation Family Owned Food Distribution Business

Minore's is a wonderful company that has been in business for over 100 years. We are proud to have assisted the Minore's family in their journey to find not just any acquirer, but the right acquirer.”
— Steven Pappas, Partner at Touchstone Advisors

NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, April 15, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Touchstone Advisors is pleased to announce the sale of Minore’s Meats, Inc. (Minore’s) to J&M Vital Provisions, LLC.

Located in New Haven, Connecticut, Minore’s is a third-generation,

Monday, April 14, 2025

Attorney General Tong Supports Challenge to Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Ideological Deportation Policy

Attorney General William Tong

04/14/2025

Attorney General Tong Supports Challenge to Trump Administration’s Unconstitutional Ideological Deportation Policy

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in American Association of University Professors, et al., v. Marco Rubio, et al. in the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts, supporting a challenge to

CT DoAg Announces Recipients of 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grants


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04/14/2025

CT DoAg Announces Recipients of 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grants

CT DoAg Announces Recipients of 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grants

$559,625 Awarded to 21 Projects Addressing Gaps in Industry Releases Agricultural Enhancement Grant to Address Gaps in Industry

 

HARTFORD, CT – Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAg) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Agricultural Enhancement Grant to directly impact or foster industry viability through eligible Connecticut municipalities, regional councils of government, and/or agricultural non-profit organizations. Twenty-one projects have been selected to collectively receive more than $559,625 in state funds.

 

CT DoAg received a total of 39 submitted applications for the competitive grant review,

Saturday, April 12, 2025

From Darkness to Light: What Begins With Love Ends With Joy—A Prisoner’s Journey to Spiritual Awakening

What Begins with Love Ends with Joy by Donald L. Brush III

In What Begins With Love Ends With Joy, readers will witness a journey of struggle and hope.

WOODBURY, CT, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Author Donald L. Brush, III is excited to share his inspiring new book, What Begins With Love Ends With Joy. This remarkable work of literature & fiction explores the journey from darkness to light, showing how faith and inner transformation can lead to true joy.

Told from the perspective of a prisoner serving life without parole,

Friday, April 11, 2025

Stellantis Steers Away from Deceptive Made in USA Claims

Dodge, Ram and Jeep Ads Violated Law According to Ad Watchdog

MADISON, CONN., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dutch automaker Stellantis has paused its new “American Born” campaign after getting called out by consumer advocacy organization truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org). Released in the wake of news that a 25% tariff would be imposed on imports of cars and certain car parts, the ads touted Dodge, Ram and Jeep vehicles as “made” or “built” in the USA. In reality, the cars are assembled in the U.S. using a significant number of imported parts.

According to the FTC, in order to market a product as “built” or “made”  in the USA, it

Spine Wave Announces the Commercial Launch of Tempest® DCF Demineralized Cortical Fibers

SHELTON, Conn., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Spine Wave is pleased to announce the successful completion of its limited market release of Tempest® DCF Demineralized Cortical Fibers and its entry into the cortical fiber segment of the

Grayscale Investments Appoints Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer

Veteran asset management executive joins world’s largest crypto-focused asset management platform to support the firm’s growth trajectory

STAMFORD, Conn., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Grayscale Investments, the world’s largest crypto-focused asset management platform, today announced the appointment of Diana Zhang as Chief Operating Officer, effective Tuesday, May 6. In this role, Zhang will report to CEO Peter Mintzberg. Zhang succeeds Hugh Ross, who has served as Grayscale’s COO since 2021.

A veteran asset management executive with 18+ years of experience holding leadership

Mark your calendars! Washington D.C.-area C-suite executives invited to HMG Strategy’s 14th Annual Washington D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit of America on April 22

FAIRFIELD, Conn., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Save the date! C-level executives from the National Capital region who want to find out how technology helps them reimagine their enterprise and reshape their businesses are encouraged to attend HMG Strategy’s 14th Annual Washington D.C. C-Level Technology Leadership Summit on April 22.

Join Top Technology Executives at the 14th Annual Washington DC C-Level Technology Leadership Summit

“It’s important for the DMV top-tier CIOs and business technology executives to

SimiTree Talent Solutions Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Home Health, Hospice, and Behavioral Health Recruiting

Two Decades of Redefining Talent Acquisition in Home Health, Hospice, and Behavioral Health

Hamden, CT, April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SimiTree Talent Solutions, the specialized Recruiting, Executive Search, and Interim Leadership arm of SimiTree, proudly marks 20 years of success in recruiting, interim leadership, and executive placement for home health, hospice, and behavioral health organizations nationwide. From its

Ethan Allen’s North American Manufacturing a Competitive Advantage


DANBURY, Conn., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In the wake of recent tariffs that have introduced significant challenges to furniture retailers dependent upon global supply chains, Ethan Allen’s vertically integrated structure, with manufacturing operations based in North America, provides the company with a competitive advantage.

“We are a vertically integrated enterprise, from

The Lovesac Company Appoints Heidi Cooley as Chief Brand and Marketing Officer

Seasoned Executive and Proven Brand Strategist to Accelerate the Company’s Next Chapter of Growth

STAMFORD, Conn., April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Lovesac Company (Nasdaq: LOVE) (“Lovesac” or the “Company”), the Designed for Life home and technology brand, today announced the appointment of Heidi Cooley as Chief Brand and Marketing Officer, effective April 23, 2025. Ms. Cooley will be the first Chief Brand and Marketing Officer for Lovesac and will lead all aspects of marketing, eCommerce and brand strategy for the Company. She will report to Mary Fox, President, and serve on the company’s Executive Leadership Team.

“We are thrilled to welcome Heidi to the Lovesac family,” said Shawn Nelson, Chief

Procentia partners with WinTech to modernize pension plan software and administration

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Procentia and WinTech Partnership

Partnership offers comprehensive end-to-end benefit administration solutions to pension plans across the public and private sectors.

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Procentia Inc. and WinTech are proud to be the keynote sponsors at the 2025 Public Retirement Information Systems Management (PRISM) Annual Conference in Memphis, TN between 13-16 April. Together, they will be

SunJoy Books’ Kickstarter Campaign Launches for New Audiobook: The Imagi Nation - A Dramatized Audiobook Experience

Dark background with book cover, the title of the book, the word audiobook, a man and woman smiling while wearing headphones to listen to the audiobook

The Imagi Nation Audiobook Kickstarter

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Logo of SunJoy Books Company

Drawing story lovers in through voice and sound

The goal is to create an audiobook that doesn’t just tell a story—it pulls you in. With this audiobook, we’re pushing boundaries in the way storytelling reaches people.”
— Stacee M., CEO of SunJoy Books

CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SunJoy Books, a rising independent publishing company, is excited to announce the launch of a Kickstarter

Safe Sand Company Offers Nontoxic, Natural Sand for Recreational Use

Young Gigi is enjoying the natural white sand which is Safe Sand Company's most popular sandbox product.

Sand from beaches and river beds is considered natural and free of toxic substances, whereas commercial sand from mining and rock quarries contains toxic substances such as crystalline silica dust.

MonaLisa Wallace is an activist, attorney and mother of two. She started Safe Sand Company in 2001 after discovering the sand her 10-month old daughter was playing in contained cancer-causing silica dust.

Environmental Lawyer wants to make sandbox play safer for all

Children play in sandboxes at school, home or in parks almost daily -- if it is not safe for a 200-pound construction worker to inhale silica dust, why would it be safe for preschoolers and teachers?”
— Monalisa Wallace, founder of the Safe Sand Company

GRASS VALLEY , CT, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Spring is here and with the warmer weather comes a favorite outdoor activity for kids of all ages: sandbox play. Nothing says spring quite like digging into a sandbox, building castles,

Thursday, April 10, 2025

ACES Gallery's online Spring Estates Auction on Sunday, April 27th at 1pm Eastern is packed with over 500 quality lots

18th century French Neoclassical centre table having a round, three-inch-thick variegated marble top, 50 ¾ inches in diameter and weighing over 600 pounds. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000.

18th century French Neoclassical centre table having a round, three-inch-thick variegated marble top, 50 ¾ inches in diameter and weighing over 600 pounds. Estimate: $5,000-$10,000.

Bronze sculpture by Anna Vaughan Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876-1973), 6 ½ inches tall, titled Reaching Panther, previously owned by a noted art historian. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Bronze sculpture by Anna Vaughan Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876-1973), 6 ½ inches tall, titled Reaching Panther, previously owned by a noted art historian. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Watercolor on paper painting by Reginald Marsh (American, 1898-1954), a figural work that depicts boys on a New York City pier, 13 inches by 18 ½ inches. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000.

Watercolor on paper painting by Reginald Marsh (American, 1898-1954), a figural work that depicts boys on a New York City pier, 13 inches by 18 ½ inches. Estimate: $3,000-$5,000.

This oil on board Nude sketch signed by Benjamin Constant (French, 1845-1902), 25 ¾ inches by 21 inches (board, minus frame), with a Sotheby’s label on verso, should bring $3,000-$5,000.

This oil on board Nude sketch signed by Benjamin Constant (French, 1845-1902), 25 ¾ inches by 21 inches (board, minus frame), with a Sotheby’s label on verso, should bring $3,000-$5,000.

Important Louis Majorelle buffet deux corps (sideboard display cabinet), carved with a grapevine motif, with stained glass panels with metal grapevine overlay. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

Important Louis Majorelle buffet deux corps (sideboard display cabinet), carved with a grapevine motif, with stained glass panels with metal grapevine overlay. Estimate: $4,000-$6,000.

The auction features fine art, jewelry, collectibles, a single-owner collection of clocks and additional material from over 50 estates -- a collector's dream.

STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- An important 18th century French variegated marble-top centre table, a bronze statue of a panther by Anna Vaughan Hyatt Huntington (American, 1876-1973), and a watercolor on paper depicting boys on a pier by Reginald Marsh (American, 1898-1954) are a few expected top lots in ACES Gallery’s Spring Estates Auction set for Sunday, April 27th.

The auction, beginning promptly at 1pm

M. Night Shyamalan to direct Jake Gyllenhaal Supernatural Movie in R.I.

Providence, RI -- The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is pleased to announce that Academy Award nominated writer/director, M. Night Shyamalan (The Sixth Sense, Signs, Unbreakable) and best-selling author Nicholas Sparks (The Notebook, A Walk to Remember) are teaming up on a supernatural romantic thriller that will be filmed this

Four State Campgrounds Open April 12

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that four state campgrounds will open for the season on Saturday, April 12. The annual opening of Burlingame, Charlestown Breachway, Fishermen’s Memorial, and George Washington Memorial State Campgrounds aligns with spring school vacation and trout fishing season, offering families a chance to enjoy Rhode Island’s outdoors. East Beach State Campground opens on Saturday, May 24. Find your next adventure at a Rhode Island State Campground at: riparks.ri.gov/campgrounds

Fishermen’s Memorial, George Washington, and Burlingame State Campgrounds offer

Classical High School senior wins R.I. 'Poetry Out Loud' recitation contest

Providence, RI – A senior at Classical High School, Emmanuel Obisanya, was named the Rhode Island 2025 winner of the state's Poetry Out Loud Championship on March 8 at the Providence Public Library. He won with his stand-out recitation of the following poems: Dirge Without Music, Edna St. Vincent Millay; I am the People, the Mob, Carl Sandburg; and Revenge, Letitia Elizabeth Landon.

Obisanya moves onto the regional competition starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, May 6, in

InsureMyTrip Reports Travel Insurance Purchases Spike as Travelers Seek Financial Protection Amid Economic Uncertainty

Warwick, RI, April 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Travel insurance is no longer an afterthought - it’s a key part of trip planning in 2025. According to InsureMyTrip,

New Recommendations on Fish Consumption for Parts of the Pawcatuck River and Grills Preserve Pond Due to PFAS Contamination

Rhode Island - The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is recommending that the public limit consumption of native fish caught in certain areas of the Pawcatuck River downstream of Burdickville Road in Hopkinton and to avoid eating any fish from the Grills Preserve Pond in Bradford. Fish caught in these areas have had high levels of PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

RIDOH is issuing the following fish consumption recommendations to protect public health:

United Better Homes Goes to Home Show in 2025 at RI Convention Center

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UBH visits the RI Home Show 2025

UBH visits the RI Home Show 2025

Catch United Better Homes at Home Show 2025 at the RI Convention Center—exploring innovation, inspiration, and all things home improvement.

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- United Better Homes, a leading home improvement company known for its high-quality window replacement services, is excited to announce

Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island Prepares for a Strong Year of Education and Animal Welfare Grant Awards in 2025

CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hayden Foundation is gearing up for another impactful year of grant awards in 2025, continuing its mission to support education and animal welfare initiatives across Rhode Island. After

Faculty Success Is Key to Unlocking Gen Z Student Potential

Professional portrait of Dr. Stacey Lawrence seated in a modern, well-lit office space, wearing a green blazer and smiling confidently.

STEM Culture Lab Founder, Dr. Stacey Lawrence

STEM Culture Lab’s DEAR Program helps STEM faculty design inclusive, student-centered courses that boost engagement and teaching success.

When faculty are equipped to teach with authenticity, purpose, and clarity, students stay engaged, and faculty can experience greater satisfaction and recognition in their teaching careers.”
— Dr. Stacey Lawrence

PAWTUCKET, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent series on Teaching Gen Z by The Chronicle of Higher Education, today’s

Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Permit Allows Public to Salvage Roadkill

PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing a new regulation that allows the public to collect certain wildlife species killed in vehicle collisions.  Recently passed legislation sponsored by Chairman of the House Environment and Natural Resources Committee David Bennett and Senate Majority Whip David Tikoian gives DEM more flexibility to address wildlife vehicle collisions, enabling the public to salvage deer or other wildlife with a

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

Rare, significant photographic image of Abraham Lincoln will headline University Archives' online-only auction, April 23

The interpositive measures 8.625 inches by 11 inches and is housed in an elegant, custom-built cabinet presentation case designed by Arnold VanDenburgh of Rochester, N.Y.

The interpositive measures 8.625 inches by 11 inches and is housed in an elegant, custom-built cabinet presentation case designed by Arnold VanDenburgh of Rochester, N.Y.

Photographic image (interpositive) of President Abraham Lincoln, created circa 1895-1900 by George B. Ayres, using Alexander Hesler’s original 1860 collodion negative.

Photographic image (interpositive) of President Abraham Lincoln, created circa 1895-1900 by George B. Ayres, using Alexander Hesler’s original 1860 collodion negative.

Manila envelope pen-inscribed “Geo. B. Ayres” at upper left and titled, “Lincoln - No. 2. / Positive. / 22 x 28 negatives made from this, Nov 13, 1900” on the front cover.

Manila envelope pen-inscribed “Geo. B. Ayres” at upper left and titled, “Lincoln - No. 2. / Positive. / 22 x 28 negatives made from this, Nov 13, 1900” on the front cover.

Booklet published by The Smithsonian Institution, by Alexander Wetmore from 1936, discussing damage to the Lincoln plates caused by the postal service in 1933.

Booklet published by The Smithsonian Institution, by Alexander Wetmore from 1936, discussing damage to the Lincoln plates caused by the postal service in 1933.

The mahogany veneer case has a slanted top with two hinged doors. It’s illuminated by a hidden light source that dramatically backlights the image when the doors are opened.

The mahogany veneer case has a slanted top with two hinged doors. It’s illuminated by a hidden light source that dramatically backlights the image when the doors are opened.

The interpositive - a silver gelatin positive transparency on glass - is perhaps the most vivid and lifelike photographic likeness of Lincoln ever produced.

The interpositive - a silver gelatin positive transparency on glass - represents perhaps the most vivid and lifelike photographic likeness of Lincoln ever produced.”
— John Reznikoff

WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Wednesday, April 23rd, auction house University Archives will present an extraordinary artifact:

LANDMARK EXHIBIT OPENS IN ASSISI ANTICIPATING THE 800TH ANNIVERASRY OF ST FRANCIS’ DEATH (1226 AD)

GREENWICH, CT, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Eight hundred (800) years after its composition by Saint Francis of Assisi, the Canticle of the Creatures – often also called the Canticle of Brother Sun – itself the inspiration for the Encyclical Laudato si’ and the Apostolic Exhortation Laudate Deum of Pope Francis, will be at the center of the Exhibition Laudato sie: nature and science. The cultural legacy of

Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Invests in the Future of Farming with Climate-Smart Agriculture Grant Awards Funded by CT DoAg

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Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy Invests in the Future of Farming with Climate-Smart Agriculture Grant Awards Funded by CT DoAg

KENT, CT – Northwest Connecticut Land Conservancy (NCLC) proudly announces climate-smart agricultural grant awardees for the second round of the Building Resiliency on Northwest Connecticut Farmland (“Building Resiliency”) Implementation Grant program. This initiative provides direct funding to farmers across Northwest Connecticut to adopt practices that enhance sustainability, productivity, and climate resilience.

 

In March 2023, NCLC received a generous award of $750,000 from the

Ocean House Presents a Two-Night Culinary Collaboration with Michelin-Starred Kong Hans Kælder

Ocean House in Rhode Island

Ocean House in Rhode Island

Ocean House Executive Chef Terence Feury

Head Chef and Director of Kong Hans Kælder, Chef Mark Lundgaard

WATCH HILL, RI, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ocean House, a Forbes Five-Star Hotel, Spa and Restaurant, Relais and Châteaux, luxury resort overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Watch Hill, R.I., is

Faculty Success Is Key to Unlocking Gen Z Student Potential

Professional portrait of Dr. Stacey Lawrence seated in a modern, well-lit office space, wearing a green blazer and smiling confidently.

STEM Culture Lab Founder, Dr. Stacey Lawrence

STEM Culture Lab’s DEAR Program helps STEM faculty design inclusive, student-centered courses that boost engagement and teaching success.

When faculty are equipped to teach with authenticity, purpose, and clarity, students stay engaged, and faculty can experience greater satisfaction and recognition in their teaching careers.”
— Dr. Stacey Lawrence

PAWTUCKET, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to a recent series on Teaching Gen Z by The Chronicle of Higher Education, today’s students want more than content delivery. They desire authentic teaching, clear structure and feedback, real-world connections, and

Hayden Foundation of Rhode Island Prepares for a Strong Year of Education and Animal Welfare Grant Awards in 2025

CRANSTON, RI, UNITED STATES, April 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hayden Foundation is gearing up for another impactful year of grant awards in 2025, continuing its mission to support education and animal welfare initiatives across Rhode Island. After a milestone year in 2024, where the foundation significantly expanded its grantmaking efforts, the Hayden Foundation is on track to award nearly $1 million in grants in 2025 for education and animal welfare initiatives.

Over the past year, the foundation has provided critical funding to numerous Rhode

National Autism Association Announces Free Safety Box Giveaway to Combat Drowning Deaths

Logo of the National Autism Association, a nonprofit that focuses on wandering/drowning prevention in the autism community

National Autism Association focuses on wandering/drowning prevention

In 2024, over 80 children with autism died after wandering away, with most deaths caused by accidental drowning, according to NAA.

We encourage families to use a multi-layered approach to prevent wandering, and to call 911 and search nearby water first if a child with autism is missing.”
— Krystal Higgins

BARRINGTON, RI, UNITED STATES, April 7, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The National Autism Association (NAA) announced today it will give away 5000 free safety boxes to

RI Department of State Announces Rhode Island Independence Day Commemoration

RHODE ISLAND, April 7 - Rhode Islanders encouraged to display state flags; visit State House for special Saturday hours

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State today announced that the State House will once again be open for special Saturday hours on

Rod Serling documentary enters the Rhode Island Zone

Rhode Island - Leonardo DiCaprio's production company, Appian Way, has partnered with Rhode Island-based production company, Verdi Productions, for the authorized documentary on the life of Rod Serling, most known as the creator, host, narrator and primary writer of The Twilight Zone.

DiCaprio and Chad A. Verdi are producing, along with Jennifer Davisson, Phillip Watson,

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging Expands Commitment to Serve Customers in Asia-Pacific Region with its Sterile Barrier Medical Packaging Products

Expanding Regional Expertise and Localized Solutions to Meet the Growing Demands of Asia-Pacific Healthcare.

CRANSTON, R.I., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®”), a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced it is enhancing its commitment to service customers in the Asia-Pacific region on a direct basis, and through its preferred partners.

The Nelipak® medical packaging product lineup includes a comprehensive range of

Monday, April 7, 2025

Bournewood Health Systems Partners with SimiTree for Strategic Transformation

Bournewood Health Systems, a psychiatric hospital with a 140-year legacy, is addressing modern healthcare challenges through a partnership with SimiTree.

Hamden, CT, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Facing increasing competition, stagnant growth, evolving regulatory standards, and the need for modernization, Bournewood Health Systems sought a consulting firm with specialized expertise in behavioral health.

After interviewing several firms, Bournewood’s CEO Maria Jackson chose

Surplus Solutions, an NMS Capital Portfolio Company, Expands Capabilities in Refurbished Laboratory Equipment and Technical Services; Announces Partnership with Certified Genetool

NEW YORK and WOONSOCKET, R.I., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Surplus Solutions LLC (“Surplus Solutions”), a portfolio company of NMS Capital (“NMS”), announced today the acquisition of Certified Genetool (or the “Company”), a San Francisco-based provider

Nelipak® Healthcare Packaging Expands Commitment to Serve Customers in Asia-Pacific Region with its Sterile Barrier Medical Packaging Products

Expanding Regional Expertise and Localized Solutions to Meet the Growing Demands of Asia-Pacific Healthcare.

CRANSTON, R.I., April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nelipak® Corporation (“Nelipak®”), a leading global manufacturer of packaging solutions for medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical drug delivery, and other demanding applications, announced it is enhancing its commitment to service customers in the Asia-Pacific region on a direct basis, and through its preferred partners.

The Nelipak® medical packaging product lineup includes a

Saturday, April 5, 2025

University Archives' online-only auction, April 23rd, will feature over 60 lots dedicated to Abraham Lincoln

One-page autograph letter in Hebrew signed by David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948, just two days before being elected the first Prime Minister of Israel: “…the State of Israel is born” (Estimate: $80,000-$100,000)

One-page autograph letter in Hebrew signed by David Ben-Gurion on May 14, 1948, just two days before being elected the first Prime Minister of Israel: “…the State of Israel is born” (Estimate: $80,000-$100,000)

One-page autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln on November 3, 1859, addressed to Peachy Quinn Harrison, a young area man whom Lincoln had defended in a murder trial, regarding voting in an upcoming election (Estimate: $70,000-$100,000)

One-page autograph letter signed by Abraham Lincoln on November 3, 1859, addressed to Peachy Quinn Harrison, a young area man whom Lincoln had defended in a murder trial, regarding voting in an upcoming election (Estimate: $70,000-$100,000)

Three-page scientific manuscript in German handwritten by Albert Einstein, relating to his Unified Field Theory from the 1940s, with scientific calculations (Estimate: $80,000-$120,000)

Three-page scientific manuscript in German handwritten by Albert Einstein, relating to his Unified Field Theory from the 1940s, with scientific calculations (Estimate: $80,000-$120,000)

Two-page autograph letter signed by Charles Darwin, dated April 14, 1863, addressed to British botanist Daniel Oliver, in which he speaks about Primula flowers (Estimate: $12,000-$14,000)

Two-page autograph letter signed by Charles Darwin, dated April 14, 1863, addressed to British botanist Daniel Oliver, in which he speaks about Primula flowers (Estimate: $12,000-$14,000)

One-page autograph letter signed in the third person by Adam Smith, dated December 21, 1786, when he was writing The Wealth of Nations. There are fewer than 200 Adam Smith letters extant (Estimate: $18,000-$24,000)

One-page autograph letter signed in the third person by Adam Smith, dated December 21, 1786, when he was writing The Wealth of Nations. There are fewer than 200 Adam Smith letters extant (Estimate: $18,000-$24,000)

The Abraham Lincoln Collection represents over 60 lots ranging in estimate from $200 to $800,000, with over 12 items either written by or signed by Lincoln.

The April 23rd auction is bursting with high-quality historical artifacts from multiple collecting categories, in addition to the Abraham Lincoln Collection.”
— John Reznikoff

WILTON, CT, UNITED STATES, April 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- A vivid and lifelike photograph of Abraham Lincoln with Hesler/Ayres provenance, a one-page letter signed by Lincoln in 1859 and addressed to a man he’d defended in a murder trial, and a