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INSPIRED TO HELP: Saikon Gbehan Isijola, owner of the Law Office of Saikon Gbehan LLC in Providence, launched the business in 2010 to represent and advocate for people from “communities that are disadvantaged, disenfranchised or under-resourced.”
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She’s motivated to balance the scales of justice for people of...

(Editor’s note: This is the 31st installment in a monthly series ­speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
CLIMATE CONTROL: Mark Horan, owner of Horan Building Co., shows the energy-saving features of a home he is building in Newport, including closed cell foam insulation, which is used on the walls to make the attic space comfortable in winter and summer.
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Green features in demand among luxury homebuyers

Building green has never been so popular. From solar panels on rooftops to water heaters with remote control, many features that were once a rare...

Paolino Properties purchases Peoples Savings Bank building for $2M

PROVIDENCE – Paolino Properties LP announced Wednesday it has purchased 70 Kennedy Plaza for $2 million. Built in 1947, the six-story downtown building, also known...

DHS warns of increase in fraudulent activity targeting SNAP, RI Works...

PROVIDENCE – Fraudulent activity targeting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Rhode Island Works benefit recipients is on the rise, the R.I. Department of Human...

Five Questions With: Caroline Bertram

Caroline Bertram is a sports concussion physical therapist at University Orthopedics’ new Sports Concussion Rehabilitation Center. Holding a doctorate of physical therapy degree, Bertram...

New bill introduced to increase insurance reimbursements to mental health providers

PROVIDENCE – A new bill introduced by a state lawmaker would increase the rate that insurance companies pay for outpatient mental health services. Under current...

PACE-RI expands services in Newport

NEWPORT – PACE Organization of Rhode Island has expanded its services in Newport, effective Jan. 19. The nonprofit first reached the island in 2021, when...

State-owned building in Woonsocket goes up for auction

WOONSOCKET – A state-owned downtown office building is being auctioned next month. The three-story building at 181 Cumberland St. is the current location of the...

PACE-RI board of directors announces 2 new members

PROVIDENCE – Two new members have joined the PACE Organization of Rhode Island’s board of directors. Ellen L. McGough, professor and department chair at the...
CVS HEALTH CORP. is closing one of its office buildings in Woonsocket. / AP FILE PHOTO/CAROLYN KASTER

CVS to close Woonsocket office building, relocating 90 workers to corporate...

WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. is vacating one of its office buildings on the outskirts of downtown Woonsocket amid the pharmacy giant's ongoing efforts...
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