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Crypto hasn’t lived up to promise for R.I. nonprofits

In 2022, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ­announced it would start ­accepting donations of crypto­currency, joining a small group of local nonprofits seeking...

Employee admits to planting hidden camera inside hospital bathroom

PROVIDENCE – A former employee at Hasbro Children’s Hospital has been charged with video voyeurism after admitting to police he planted a hidden camera...

U.S. economic growth for last quarter is revised up slightly to a healthy 3.4%...

WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy grew at a solid 3.4% annual pace from October through December, the government said Thursday in an upgrade...

Following sale, longtime Bradford Soap executive departs company

WEST WARWICK – Following 13 years with Bradford Soap Works Inc., and its 2023 sale to a Connecticut-based private equity firm, CEO Stuart Benton...

NCAA president urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes

The NCAA wants states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban prop bets on college athletes. "Sports betting issues are on the rise across...
ORSTED A/S has submitted plans to Rhode Island Energy for a new offshore wind farm, Starboard Wind, a 1,184-megawatt farm that would power 600,000 homes across Rhode Island and Connecticut. / COURTESY ORSTED U.S. OFFSHORE WIND

R.I. Energy fields four large-scale offshore wind farm proposals

PROVIDENCE – Four developers are seeking to add to Rhode Island’s offshore wind plans. Rhode Island Energy announced Wednesday that Avangrid Renewables LLC, Orsted A/S,...

Audit: R.I. Medicaid paid more than $38M in services for out-of-state residents 

PROVIDENCE – An audit released Tuesday by the R.I. Joint Committee on Legislative Services found the state’s Medicaid program disbursed at least $38.4 million...
RHODE ISLAND'S U.S. ATTORNEY Zachary A. Cunha has been appointed to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys. / COURTESY ZACHARY A. CUNHA

Cunha appointed to Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's U.S. Attorney Zachary A. Cunha has been appointed to serve on the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of U.S. Attorneys by...

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READY AND ABLE: Older workers filling R.I. employment gaps

After 35 years in insurance marketing, the last 20 with Rhode Island-based Amica ­Mutual Insurance Co. managing multimillion-dollar campaigns, Eduardo Naya tried to retire. It didn’t last. “There are only so many trips you can afford to take. Even in retirement,” he said about his year-and-a half reprieve. Though his kids were now adults out of the house, and he had built...

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Inside A Local Video Agency: Meet Animus Studios

If you’re in marketing in Rhode Island, you’ve probably searched for “video production” in the last 10 years. Video is just part of every...

Embracing Diversity Expands Perspectives

Embracing diversity expands perspectives by incorporating a variety of ideas and viewpoints. This fosters the development of more robust solutions, yields superior outcomes and...

The Transformative Value of Course-Embedded Consulting Projects in the Providence College Business Graduate Programs

In a rapidly evolving landscape of business education, Providence College School of Business’ graduate programs distinguish themselves through a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge...

Ben Willis promoted to Associate Principal at Union Studio...

Since joining Union Studio in 2013, Ben Willis has emerged as an architect, advocate and thought leader for more equitable, connected and sustainable neighborhoods...

Christina Carlson promoted to Associate Principal at Union Studio...

Joining Union Studio more than 15 years ago with a strong background in traditional architecture, planning, and sustainability, Christina Carlson quickly established herself as...

Kara Babcock promoted to Associate Principal at Union Studio...

Since coming to Union in 2010, Kara Babcock has led many of Union’s more complex projects, including adaptive re-use, libraries, community-centered hospitality, and climate...

Small Business Cloud Accelerator Program Launches in Providence, Rhode...

PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 21, 2024 – Remi IT Solutions, an IT services and managed cybersecurity services company local to Rhode Island and Massachusetts, today...

South County Tourism Council Brings Danish Artist Thomas Dambo’s...

The South County Tourism Council is bringing big things to Rhode Island. By big things, we mean giant trolls made of recycled and reclaimed...

Peace of Mind for Aging Adults

For many families, finding the right long-term care for an aging loved one can be complicated. But assistance is available through a new and...

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