Matthew McNulty
A ripple effect from charter freeze?
A new three-year charter school moratorium in Rhode Island is raising concerns that it could weaken workforce competitiveness and limit options for families.
The measure,...
Bank of America expands free museum access for July 4 weekend
PROVIDENCE – Bank of America Corp. is expanding its Museums on Us program to 250 cultural institutions nationwide and offering cardholders free admission during...
McKee signs law banning grocery store deed restrictions
WOONSOCKET – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed a new law banning deed restrictions that block new grocery stores from opening in vacant supermarket spaces,...
Citizens survey: Half of small businesses expect growth despite falling economic...
PROVIDENCE – Half of U.S. small-business owners expect revenue growth over the next three months, even as confidence in the broader economy continues to...
McKee names interim R.I. Department of Corrections director
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has appointed Lynne Corry as interim director of the R.I. Department of Corrections, replacing outgoing Director Wayne T....
Washington Trust to help finance 37 home purchases through affordable lending...
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. said it expects to help finance 37 home purchases this year through a mix of federal grant programs...
Centreville Bank foundation awards record $67,500 in scholarships
WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation awarded a record $67,500 in scholarships to 18 students across Rhode Island and Connecticut this year,...
Citizens reports $2B in community lending, launches America 250 volunteer push
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. said it provided more than $2 billion in community development financing in 2025, supporting the construction or rehabilitation...
Crowley elected RIPTA board chairman amid funding, service pressures
PROVIDENCE – Patrick Crowley was unanimously elected chair of the R.I. Public Transit Authority Board of Directors on Thursday, stepping into the leadership role...
Providence-based KPMG leader named chair of Americas region
PROVIDENCE – KPMG LLP has named a Providence-based executive to a senior regional leadership role overseeing operations across North and South America.
Timothy J. Walsh,...
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