Wednesday, September 23, 2026

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For some R.I. companies, getting tariff refunds has been a headache

Rhode Island businesses are starting to get millions of dollars back from tariffs they paid under the Trump administration, including interest. About $25 million in...

RIDEM offers $15M in federal disaster relief funding to farmers

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island farmers who were negatively impacted by weather disasters in 2023 and 2024 can now tap into nearly $15 million in federal relief funding...

Providence seeks proposals to redevelop former Urban League site

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Redevelopment Agency has issued a request for proposals for the redevelopment of the former Urban League of Rhode Island Inc....

Brown drops to No. 16 in U.S. News’ best colleges; PC falls in regional...

PROVIDENCE – Brown University is the 16th-best national university in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings released...

R.I. judicial selection panel to weigh campaign contribution disclosures to applicants

The panel tasked with selecting Rhode Island’s judges on Tuesday will consider whether its members must disclose campaign contributions to judicial applicants and recuse...

Renovated state building highlights Rhode Island Day at the Big E

PROVIDENCE – A new look helped usher in Rhode Island Day at the Eastern States Exposition Tuesday. The Rhode Island Building, a replica of Newport’s...

Flights are disrupted across U.S. Northeast because of technical problems at a key air...

Hundreds of flights were canceled in the U.S. Northeast on Monday due to technical problems at a key regional air traffic control center, halting operations at...

Election26: Morales says rent stabilization could pass unchanged in first 100 days

PROVIDENCE – Democratic mayoral nominee Rep. David Morales said Monday he would make rent stabilization one of his first priorities if elected, saying he...

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As R.I. races to build new housing, existing affordable units are...

Newport Heights was quite a different place years ago, when the 11-acre public housing complex in the north end of the city – then known as Tonomy Hill – had a reputation as a dangerous place to live. When Kate Dyl moved in more than two decades ago, there was not only rampant crime and illicit drug use, but the...

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Selling Luxury Real Estate Requires More Than Exposure

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Private Office Advisor Engel & Völkers Oceanside www.DiSpiritoteam.com Selling a luxury home is not the same as selling a typical property. The...

Your Business Has Gone Global. Has Your Insurance?

A decade ago, “doing business internationally” was mostly a large-company concern. Today, a manufacturer in Cranston shipping parts to Ontario, a Providence software firm...

Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Amanda Rotimi

Amanda Rotimi joins the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Amanda recently completed a term as a law clerk to Judge Lara...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Zachary Domian

Zachary Domian joins the firm as an associate in the firm’s Business & Corporate and Real Estate Groups. His practice focuses on commercial real...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Dumpster Rental Rhode Island: PVD Dumpster Rentals Doubles Fleet,...

CRANSTON, R.I. — PVD Dumpster Rentals has doubled its dumpster fleet as it heads into its second year in business and expands service to...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

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