Christopher Allen
R.I. wants more say on Atlantic fisheries
Rhode Island punches above its weight when it comes to its fishing industry, landing more than $80 million of seafood annually, and some local...
URI among schools targeted in civil rights complaints
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights has opened an investigation into 35 scholarships offered at the University of Rhode Island after...
Five Questions With: Deborah Gonzalez
Deborah Gonzalez | Director, Roger Williams University School of Law Immigration Clinic
1. Have the policies implemented by the Trump administration been what you...
Omen is making waves in Aquidneck Island surf and skateboard scene
A mainstay in Newport and Middletown’s surf and skateboarding scene for years, Cheyne Cousens was ready to take the reins.
After his father, Symon Cousens,...
Local businesses on tariffs: ‘We’ve got uncertainty in spades’
BRISTOL – On Wednesday, after President Donald Trump paused his planned implementation of country-by-country tariffs for 90 days, there was some semblance of relief...
Igus surpasses $1 billion in sales for second consecutive year
EAST PROVIDENCE – Igus Bearings Inc. recently announced it has again surpassed $1 billion in total sales and increased its active customers amount by...
R.I. Commerce Corp. issues Request for Proposals for federal broadband program
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. is now accepting proposals for projects under the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program aimed at providing low-cost...
Amo highlights R.I.’s blue economy during Subcommittee on Environment hearing
PROVIDENCE – The Subcommittee on Environment on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology held its first hearing of the year on March 26,...
BL Companies named ESOP Association New England Chapter’s Company of the...
WARWICK – Engineering consultant BL Companies Inc. has received the 2025 Company of the Year award from The ESOP Association’s New England Chapter.
BL Companies,...
RIPTA rebrands mobile app
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has rebranded its Commuter Resource RI mobile app as Drive Less RI with a fresh look to reach...

















