More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12

Olympic swimmers Elizabeth Beisel (left) and Janel McArdle (right ) with Coach John O'Neill at a previous Swim Across America - Rhode Island open water swim. Coach O'Neill is being honored at this year's Sept. 12 open water swim.

Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill at last year's Swim Across America - Rhode Island Swim. Coach O'Neill is a co-founder of the annual swim that makes waves to fight cancer. He is being honored at this year's Sept. 12th annual open water swim,

Nation’s Largest Swim Across America Event Honors Retired Providence College Coach John O’Neill; Proceeds Support Cancer Research at Women & Infants Hospital

Too many family members and friends have been lost to cancer and we wanted to do something that could help.”

— Coach John O'Neill

NARRAGANSETT, RI, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Swim Across America, the national nonprofit that makes waves to fight cancer through charity swims across the U.S., will host the 17th

LCR Capital Partners Announces USCIS Approval of I-956F Amendment for The Tower at Convergence

LCR Capital Partners is pleased to announce that USCIS has approved the I-956F amendment for The Tower at Convergence, LCR’s EB-5 project located in Oklahoma.

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- LCR Capital Partners, a leading EB-5 regional center and fund manager, is pleased to announce that United States Citizenship and Immigration

Senator Gadkar-Wilcox Welcomes Over $243K Special Education Support for Trumbull

Today, state Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox (D-Bridgeport), welcomed the state’s announcement of $243,656 in state grants supporting Trumbull’s special education programming.

The funds were released through the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program, created through Senate Democrats’ flagship educational legislation in 2025. As chair of the Select Committee on Special Education, Sen. Gadkar-Wilcox helped shepherd

Hollywood Icon Barbara Eden Narrates Audiobook with All-Star Cast Featuring June Squibb, Loretta Devine, and Others

Barbara Eden (Photo: Mary Jane Cheshire)

June Squibb

At 95 years and 96 years young, Barbara Eden and June Squibb bring Where the Light Is Brighter, by C. C. Griffin and Thomas G. Fiffer, to listeners.

There was a 20-minute interlude between sessions when Barbara Eden & June Squibb met for the first time. ‘You’re an icon,’ Squibb said to Eden. ‘And you’re the hottest ticket around,’ Eden said back.”

— Thomas Fiffer

WESTPORT, CT, UNITED STATES, August 23, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Connecticut-based independent publisher Christmas Lake Press announces the audiobook release of Where the Light Is Brighter, available on Audible and coming soon on other platforms. Where the Light Is Brighter is the touching, bittersweet story of unlikely friendships

Senator Cohen Welcomes Over $513K in Special Education Support for District

Today, state Senator Christine Cohen (D-Guilford) welcomed the state’s announcement of grants supporting education programming, which will bring $303,300 to East Haven, $166,500 to Guilford, and $43,694 to Madison.
 
The funds were released through the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant

Senator Maroney Welcomes $361,000 in Special Education Support to District

Today, state Senator James Maroney (D-Milford) welcomed the state’s announcement of $350,000 in state grants supporting Orange’s special education programming and $11,000 in state grants supporting Regional School District 5 ‘s special education programming in Woodbridge.

The funds were released through the High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant

Attorney General Tong Announces $275,000 Settlement with TaxAct Over Improper Sharing of Sensitive Taxpayer Data with Meta and Google

Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today announced a $275,000 settlement with Texas-based online tax preparation company TaxAct over improper release of sensitive taxpayer data to Meta and Google.

An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General found that between January 2018 and

Top Smart Intercom System Manufacturers in China: A Complete Guide for Buyers and Distributors

Smart Intercom System Manufacturer

RI, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Top Smart Intercom System Manufacturers in China: A Complete Guide for Buyers and Distributors
China produces roughly 70-80% of the world's smart intercom and video door phone hardware, according to trade data compiled by

Rob Levine Law to Provide 1,000 Free Backpacks to Rhode Island Students

Rhode Island Backpack Giveaway

Community | Rob Levine Law

Rob Levine Law will give away 1,000 free backpacks with school supplies at Family Fun Day on Aug. 22 at India Point Park, with games, music, food, and fun.

We’re proud to give Rhode Island families a fun day together while helping kids head back to school with the supplies they need. Every child deserves to start the school year ready to succeed.”

— Rob Levine

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Rob Levine Law will host its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at India Point Park in Providence, Rhode Island, where the firm will

Disney’s Haunted Mansion Bride, Kat Cressida Comes to Connecticut for Exclusive Fan Event

Kat Cressida

Exclusive, ticketed event!

The iconic voice of Constance Hatchaway will be appearing at Barker Animation Art Galleries in Connecticut for a celebrity signing and exclusive ticketed event!

This is an opportunity that shouldn't be missed! So excited to have Kat Cressida visiting our galleries!”

— Max Barker

CHESHIRE, CT, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Calling all Disney and Haunted Mansion fans!

An unforgettable part of Disney magic is coming to Connecticut as Barker Animation Art Galleries welcomes voice actress, Kat Cressida for two special appearances featuring a celebrity signing and an exclusive Haunted Mansion experience.

Cressida will make two appearances at Barker Animation

Travel Advisory: Traffic Pattern Changes Scheduled to Begin August 14 on Route 37 at Route 1 (Post Road) in Warwick and Glen Hills Drive in Cranston

RHODE ISLAND, August 6 - Effective Friday night, August 14, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) is scheduled to make two traffic pattern changes as part of its ongoing Route 37 Improvements project. These changes will be instituted on Route 1 (Post Road) under Route 37 in Warwick and along Route 37 under Glen Hills Drive in Cranston.

A summary of the changes is as follows:

Route 37 at Post Road: The Route 37 East ramps onto Post Road North will be closed. Traffic