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Is housing the best possible use for Providence’s former St. Joseph’s...

Paolino Properties LP on Nov. 25 said the former St. Joseph’s Hospital property in Providence is for sale. The historic property is being listed by...
WORK IN PROGRESS: Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island is still fine-tuning its remote, hybrid and in-office work plan. Pictured, CEO and President Peter Marino, sitting at the head of the table, meets with the leadership team at the health insurer’s Smithfield office, including, from left, Melissa Husband, chief of staff; David Burnett, chief growth officer; Karen Carlson, chief operating officer; Dr. Kristin Russell, chief medical officer; Talia Brookshire, chief diversity officer; and Michelle Sears, chief financial officer.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Has remote work boosted productivity at your business or nonprofit?

It’s been more than four years since the COVID-19 pandemic suddenly created millions of remote workers in nearly every industry. The pandemic is over...

How should state lawmakers handle a projected fiscal 2026 state budget...

After several years of budget surpluses, state lawmakers will return in January facing a potential fiscal 2026 budget deficit of more than $300 million. Recent...

Is the country headed in the right direction following the Nov....

Despite widespread predictions of a close contest, Republican Donald J. Trump comfortably defeated Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris to win election as the 47th...

Was Attorney General Peter F. Neronha right to pursue a yearslong...

Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on Oct. 29 announced that a yearslong probe into Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s role in the awarding of a $5.2...
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY next fall will launch its new three-year, in person bachelor's degree program. JWU will be the first higher education institution in the U.S. to launch this initiative. / PBN FILE PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Should elective classes be eliminated from college degree requirements?

PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University on Oct. 22 announced that it will launch a three-year bachelor’s degree program in four study areas next...

Should Providence extend a tax treaty with Providence Place owners due...

It’s been two years since Providence leaders failed to act on Providence Place owners’ request for an extended tax treaty. The current 30-year agreement runs...
ACCORDING TO MARIA MONTANARO, interim CEO of Thundermist Health Center, the organization is seeking an $8 million loan from various health care stakeholders across Rhode Island to help keep the organization's doors open. / COURTESY THUNDERMIST HEALTH CENTER

Should R.I. health care entities provide requested loans to financially ailing...

Woonsocket’s Thundermist Health Center last month terminated the contract of its former CEO and president and laid off 124 people. Now the nonprofit is asking...

Should RIPTA move its Providence bus hub away from Kennedy Plaza?

Debate persists over where Providence’s central bus hub should be located. A City Council Ordinance Committee on Oct. 2nd unanimously approved an amendment to the...

Is Rhode Island doing enough to support entrepreneurs?

A recent study suggests Rhode Island is lagging behind most other states in its support for entrepreneurs. Eton Venture Services ranked Rhode Island with the...
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