Christopher Allen
Smiley reaffirms Providence’s policy not to assist ICE with executive order
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Monday issued an executive order codifying an existing city policy that prohibits police officers from cooperating with...
Pawtucket will seek economic development ‘tools’ as Hasbro prepares to leave
When the Pawtucket Red Sox pulled up stakes and left for Massachusetts in 2020, state officials helped finance a $137 million soccer stadium as...
Ocean State 2026 seeking proposals for special events during World Cup
PROVIDENCE – The nonprofit Ocean State 2026 is now accepting applications for grants from organizations interested in running soccer-related or cultural events over the...
Cannabis commission opens applications for adult-use retail licenses
WARWICK – More than three years after legalizing recreational adult-use marijuana, the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Sept. 12 opened applications for additional retail...
‘Exeter Mail’ solar farm goes live
EXETER – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins alongside state and local officials on Friday marked the completion of the 6.5...
Pawtucket entrepreneur discovers his niche in golf apparel
(Editor’s note: This is the 61st installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
As crypto ATM scams grow, R.I. moves to prevent them
These aren’t your parents’ ATMs – they’re a new tool increasingly exploited by scammers.
Similar in appearance to traditional ATMs found in convenience stores, laundromats...
Lawsuit seeks to reverse Trump admin. changes to federal housing grant criteria
PROVIDENCE – A lawsuit filed Thursday in U.S. District Court in Rhode Island seeks to end new restrictions placed on the $75 million federal...
R/V Endeavor to ‘retire’ after half-century of oceanographic research
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After more than 50 years of service, the research vessel Endeavor will conclude its final expedition on Sept. 20, according to...
Hospitality leaders urge sector to proceed with caution at annual outlook...
WARWICK – Hotel and restaurant owners will need to balance opportunity with caution in 2026, said National Restaurant Association’s Chief Economist Chad Moutray during...
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