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Real GDP in Providence metro rises 0.9% in 2011
Real gross domestic product increased in 242 of the nation’s 366 metropolitan areas in 2011, including the Providence-New Bedford-Fall River area, according to new statistics released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. more
| 2/22/13
Foreclosures rise as delinquent payments dip in Prov. metro
The Providence-New Bedford-Fall River metro area foreclosure rate rose 0.16 percentage points in December compared with the same period in 2011, CoreLogic said Wednesday. more
Home prices, sales rise in R.I. in February
Rhode Island single-family home prices rose 11 percent in February compared with the same period last year, the Rhode Island Association of Realtors said Thursday. more
UMass Dartmouth to inaugurate Chancellor Grossman
The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth will inaugurate Chancellor Divina Grossman at around 2 p.m. on Thursday, topped off by student appreciation and engagement events that will continue through the weekend. more
U.S. stock futures little changed; S&P 500 near 5-year high
U.S. stock futures were little changed after the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index climbed for two weeks to trade near the highest level in five years. more
R.I. leading economic indicators edge upward in January
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators produced by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com rose to 122.2 in January. more
| 3/12/13
Local news outlets win 2013 Murrow Awards
Three local news outlets – WJAR-TV, NBC 10; WLNE-TV, ABC 6; and Rhode Island Public Radio – were honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association in the 2013 Regional Murrow Awards. more
| 4/22/13
Fitch says U.S. debt-suspension removes risk of downgrade
Fitch Ratings said the temporary suspension of the U.S. debt limit removes the near-term risk to the nation’s AAA credit rating. more
R.I. companies announce quarterly dividends
Some of Rhode Island’s largest companies announced second quarter 2013 dividends this Wednesday, which will be paid to shareholders in the coming months. more
Former URI president to join Big Brothers’ board
Former University of Rhode Island President Robert L. Carothers is joining the Big Brothers of Rhode Island board of directors, the nonprofit announced Monday. more
| 3/11/13
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