Christopher Allen
R.I. Ethics Commission launches probe of McKee lunch
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission has opened an investigation into Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s lunch meeting with a lobbyist and Scout Ltd., the...
Charter schools fight to grow as demand increases
Most parents don’t want to gamble with their children’s education. But for some, to provide what they believe is the right choice for their...
I-195 Commission approves parcel 2 conceptual design
PROVIDENCE – The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a conceptual design for a mixed-use development on the single-acre “parcel 2” headed...
Amazon fulfillment center in Johnston delayed, again
JOHNSTON – Construction of the 3.8 million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center is being delayed once again.
A message posted Wednesday on the R.I. Commerce Corp. Facebook...
State nets $750K federal grant to preserve Old State House
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $750,000 to preserve the Old State House building on Benefit Street, the current home of the R.I. Historical...
Sen. Miller pleads no contest in car-keying case
PROVIDENCE – A state lawmaker on Tuesday pleaded no contest in Kent County District Court to two misdemeanor counts after being arraigned on vandalism...
State nixes Philly developer’s proposal for Cranston Street Armory project
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of a newly released third-party assessment of Scout Ltd.’s proposal to redevelop the historic Cranston Street Armory building in...
City Finance Committee calls for action on Chase property tax breaks
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Committee on Finance on Thursday approved a resolution recommending the City Council “take action” against a previous court settlement approved...
Newport City Council selects developer for Coggeshall School conversion
NEWPORT – The City Council on Wednesday met in executive session and voted to move forward with a proposal from Newport-based BCM Realty Partners,...
Bally’s Corp. inks ‘iGaming’ deal with European company
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. announced it is partnering with a Netherlands-based live casino supplier, following the state’s recent passage of legislation legalizing iGaming.
Bally’s said...



















