Christopher Allen
Providence City Council passes ordinance tightening ‘8% law’ tax breaks
PROVIDENCE – The City Council approved a new ordinance that will govern the use of a state low-income housing incentive known as the "8%...
S&P upgrades RITBA’s toll revenue bond rating
PROVIDENCE – The S&P Global Ratings agency upgraded the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority's toll revenue bond rating from “A” to “A+."
Citing “improved metrics,”...
Smiley unveils $598.6M city budget, vows ‘a new culture in City...
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday presented a $598.6 million budget for fiscal year 2025, a 3% increase that targets investments in...
Providence mayor to unveil fiscal 2025 budget Wednesday
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday will formally present his proposed budget for fiscal year 2025 that targets investments in every neighborhood,...
Durand appointed interim RIPTA CEO
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority board of directors on Tuesday unanimously accepted the resignation of CEO Scott Avedisian.
Avedisian submitted his resignation letter...
Correctional officers union blames RIDOC director for recent prison violence
CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers on Monday blasted the R.I. Department of Corrections leadership in the wake of several inmate...
Cannabis cultivators across R.I. loaded with product, audit finds
PROVIDENCE – A recently conducted audit of the state’s cultivator license moratorium and its effects on the 65 licensees showed the industry has plenty...
Desiata Training aims to help people reach their full potential
Husband and wife duo Spencer and Maddy Desiata first met in a gym five years ago and bonded over a mutual love for health...
Five Questions With: Matt DuPlessie
Matt DuPlessie | CEO, Level99 in Providence Place mall
1. This is the second Level99 located in a shopping mall. Did you see opportunity...
Pedaling DeFestano’s Bristol Bikes wares
The pandemic restrictions and a growing appreciation among consumers for electric bicycles has resulted in boosted sales at Bristol Bikes LLC, an independent distributor...
