U.S. consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign...
2 R.I. companies fined for EPA violations in Providence apartment project
PROVIDENCE – A pair of Rhode Island companies have settled with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for violating the Clean Air Act when demolishing a...
Senate confirms new state leader for behavioral health
The R.I. Senate Thursday voted unanimously to approve the appointment of Richard Leclerc as the new director of the R.I. Department of Behavioral Health,...
Did Providence make the right move bringing the annual PVDFest back...
Mayor Brett P. Smiley on March 12 announced that the city’s largest outdoor arts and culture celebration will return to the downtown in early...
In Westerly, a choice: golf resort or housing development
Two vastly different redevelopment proposals for the Winnapaug Country Club in Westerly – one creating a golf resort, the other a 2,300-unit housing development...
Five Questions With: Nora Barré
Nora Barré | Executive director, Downtown Providence Parks Network
1. What is the Downtown Providence Parks Network’s role in the city, and what resources...
Smiley finds right balance on PVDFest
Even Mother Nature seemingly didn’t like Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s decision to tinker with PVDFest last year. But at least the mayor has...
Washington Bridge to be replaced, McKee says ‘accountability will come’
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday said the westbound Washington Bridge will require a full replacement.
Several engineering reports and agency inspections examining...
R.I. Housing Department appoints Booker as executive director of homelessness, community...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Housing has appointed Tara Booker as the executive director of homelessness and community supports.
Booker will earn a salary of...
U.S. retail sales up 0.6% in February
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans picked up their spending a bit in February after pulling back the previous month. But last month's gain was...