PBN Staff
Washington Trust reports $10.9M profit in Q1, down 14.8%
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent company of The Washington Trust Co., on Monday reported a net income of $10.9 million in...
Capital Good Fund, state get slices of $7B federal solar initiative
PROVIDENCE – The nonprofit Capital Good Fund and a state agency are among 60 recipients sharing $7 billion in federal grants announced Monday for...
R.I., Mass. gas prices surge but still below national average
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 21 cents to $3.59 per gallon this week. That...
Providence 10th best ‘weed city’ in the nation, study finds
PROVIDENCE – The capital city is ranked 10th best in the nation for marijuana enthusiasts in a report by Real Estate Witch.
The Missouri-based real...
Are you concerned that R.I.’s unemployment rate has risen for six...
For the sixth consecutive month, Rhode Island's unemployment rate increased in March to 4%.
The seasonally adjusted rate is one-tenth of a percentage point higher...
Casey chosen to lead Citizens Financial Group’s wealth business
PROVIDENCE – Paul Casey will join Citizens Financial Group Inc. as its new head of wealth management, effective July 9, the company announced.
In this...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increased by 138 last week, with 3...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 138, with three deaths, from April 7-13, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday.
Typically, the...
Williams resigns as president of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro...
PAWTUCKET – Cynthia Williams, president of Wizards of the Coast and Hasbro Gaming, will step down, Hasbro Inc. has announced.
Williams will resign from both...
RIDOT to open third westbound lane on Washington Bridge April 19
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation plans to open a third travel lane on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge on April...
Citizens Financial Group’s profit drops 34.6% in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Citizens Financial Group Inc. Wednesday posted a net income of $334 million in the first quarter of 2024, a decline of 34.6%...
