Christopher Allen
Providence City Council shifts unspent ARPA funds to school district
PROVIDENCE – The City Council on Thursday approved three amendments reallocating $4.4 million in remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds to meet the city’s...
Everybody’s Business: Building a wellness store that uplifts the community
(Editor’s note: This is the 52nd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Those with student loan debt are finding forgiveness elusive
In October, Pawtucket kindergarten teacher Kelly Beckford received an early holiday gift from President Joe Biden, whose administration wiped away $46,000 of her student...
By the numbers, real-life retail remains resilient
Old-fashioned shopping at brick-and-mortar stores is proving more than resilient again this holiday season despite the ever-present, always-open digital options and a less-than-stellar economy.
The...
Five Questions With: Maribeth Calabro
Maribeth Calabro
President, Rhode Island Federation of Teachers and Health Professionals
Past president, Providence Teachers Union
1. What do you hope to accomplish in your new...
Comedy Bus keeps the laughs rolling by taking the show on...
In the business world, many successful ventures are born through a marriage of two compatible, proven ideas.
That was the case for Mike Keller, who...
Reparations proponents call Providence’s management of funds a ‘missed opportunity’
PROVIDENCE – Facing a fiscal shortfall after the legal settlement last month with the R.I. Department of Education that required the city to pay...
PBN summit: Diversity, equity and inclusion in workplaces may face big...
WARWICK – Proponents of diversity, equity and inclusion policies in the private sector fear a simmering pushback to their work could be accelerating, putting...
The Smithfield Times ceases operations
SMITHFIELD – The Smithfield Times abruptly ended operations Wednesday, according to Executive Editor Brittni Henderson, who confirmed the paper's December issue will be its...
Norman Bird Sanctuary taps environmental consultant for first phase of master...
MIDDLETOWN – The nonprofit Norman Bird Sanctuary on Monday announced the hiring of Providence-based environmental consulting firm Horsley Witten Group to begin the first phase...
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