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Building permits rise, but housing crisis persists

Rhode Island has picked up the pace in issuing more building permits for new homes – crucial to easing the housing crisis – but...

Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis...

NEW YORK (AP) – Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace could plummet by nearly 5 million people this year, shrinking the...

Bally’s Corp. finishes Q1 with $161.9M loss

PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. on Monday reported a loss of $161.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 that ended March 31.  In the 2025 first quarter, Standard...
THE MEDIAN price of single-family homes sold in Bristol County, Mass., stood at $521,000 in April, according to The Warren Group. / AP FILE PHOTO/ROGELIO V. SOLIS

Median home price in Bristol County, Mass., up to $521K in April

PROVIDENCE – The median price of single-family homes sold in Bristol County, Mass., increased to $521,000 in April, rising 6.3% from a year ago, while sales for the month dropped 8.4%...

Providence officials announce security measures ahead of World Cup FanZone  

PROVIDENCE – Local officials on Tuesday said the city will be “prepared, flexible, and ready to welcome fans safely” to the FIFA-approved ‘PVD FanZone’...

McKee unveils 6 picks for revamped CRMC. Critics are underwhelmed.

Three lawyers, two former state lawmakers and an entrepreneur whose business ventures include a word game app and organic salad dressings are Gov. Daniel...

Beaudoin named dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health

PROVIDENCE – Dr. Francesca L. Beaudoin, who has been serving as interim dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health since January, has been...

Report: Pilot dies after attempting emergency landing at Westerly Airport

WESTERLY – A pilot has died after his private airplane crashed following an attempted emergency landing at Westerly Airport on Monday, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported.  At...

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TO THE RESCUE? Centurion’s effort to save 2 safety-net hospitals just...

As a nurse of three years in Roger Williams Medical ­Center’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Joanna Sanzone has supported patients facing harrowing diagnoses and critical procedures. But in early 2025, Sanzone found herself trying to reassure patients through yet another upheaval: the possibility that the unit, which is the only one of its kind in Rhode Island, could soon...

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists in Rhode Island

AP Biology students at Cumberland High School recently conducted a hands-on lab experiment using professional-grade biotech equipment through the Amgen Foundation’s Amgen Biotech Experience...

South County Art Association Enhances Its Space and Saves Energy

Energy efficiency improvements can help small businesses and nonprofit organizations reduce energy use while enhancing day-to-day operations. South County Art Association (SCAA), a Kingston-based nonprofit,...

A Simplified Approach to Designing and Implementing Internal Control in the Hospitality Industry

In my previous article, Internal Controls & Audits: Keys to a Resilient Hospitality Business, I discussed the value of internal control and internal audits...

Diony Garcia, Promoted to Partner Conley Law & Associates

Diony Garcia has been promoted to Partner at Conley Law & Associates. Diony handles civil and criminal defense matters. In addition, Diony regularly advises...

Sarah O’Toole, Conley Law & Associates, Partner

Conley Law & Associates is pleased to announce Sarah O’Toole’s promotion to Partner. Sarah focuses on municipal and real estate litigation, estate planning, and...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan Welcomes Randall T. Weeks, Jr.

AP&S is pleased to announce that Randall (“Randy”) T. Weeks, Jr. has joined the firm, further strengthening our capabilities in serving a broad range...

The John E. Fogarty Foundation Announces Record-Breaking 2026 Grantmaking...

More Than $356,000 Awarded to 54 Rhode Island Nonprofits Serving People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The John E. Fogarty Foundation proudly...

City Personnel Celebrates 20 Years of Workforce Impact Across...

For two decades, City Personnel has supported businesses and job seekers across Rhode Island, building a reputation grounded in relationships, consistency, and results. As the...

Greenwich Bay Brokers Opens New Real Estate Office in...

IMMEDIATE RELEASE Greenwich Bay Brokers Opens New Office on Main Street in East Greenwich East Greenwich, RI – Greenwich Bay Brokers, a locally owned real estate...

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