PBN names honorees for 2026 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies program
PROVIDENCE – Thirty-two local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2026...
Textron posts $248M profit in Q2
PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. reported a $248 million profit in the second quarter, a slight increase from $245 million a year ago.
The company on Tuesday posted...
WalletHub: R.I. public school systems 9th best in nation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island public school systems are the ninth best in the nation, while Massachusetts has the best, according to a study by...
Eagle Steam, Grant’s mills listed on National Register of Historic Places
PROVIDENCE – Two mills in Rhode Island have been newly listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rhode Island Historical Preservation &...
RTX Corp.’s Q2 profit increases 29% on revenue growth
ARLINGTON, Va. – RTX Corp. finished the second quarter with a profit of $2.14 billion, an increase from $1.66 billion a year prior driven...
Washington Bridge closure lengthened East Bay ambulance trips, study finds
Ambulance trips from Rhode Island’s East Bay took about a minute longer in the first six months following the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge’s westbound...
R.I., Mass. gas prices climb amid volatile oil markets
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $4.13 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Monday.
That price is 2 cents...
Gas, groceries and back-to-school items are where shoppers might see higher...
NEW YORK (AP) – Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil...
Providence Restaurant Weeks celebrates 20th anniversary
PROVIDENCE – Nearly 80 eateries across the state will participate in the 20th anniversary of Providence Restaurant Weeks beginning July 26.
Being held this year...
Construction jobs in R.I. drop 1.8% year over year, contractors association...
PROVIDENCE – Construction employment in Rhode Island decreased 1.8% between June 2025 and June 2026, according to a study by the Associated General Contractors of America Association.
The...
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