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TWO RHODE ISLAND towns have recently ended their contracts with Flock Safety over concerns about the use of the data that is collected by the cameras. COURTESY FLOCK GROUP INC.

Towns, cities divided on concerns about Flock cameras

Tensions are high, and opinions are split among Rhode Island residents and municipal leaders regarding the use of Flock Group Inc. cameras designed to...

Election26: Morales puts affordability at center of mayoral bid

(Editor's note: This is the second story in an occasional series speaking with Providence mayoral candidates about their vision for the city's economy, housing...

Election26: Smiley outlines second-term vision for housing, growth and city services

(Editor's note: This is the first story in an occasional series speaking with Providence mayoral candidates about their vision for the city's economy, housing...

R.I. has everything needed to make great sales pitch

We are all both proud of our state and sometimes critical of various sectors that can be improved. I have long been somewhere between...

Some worry McKee attack ads reinforce state’s bad business reputation

Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s latest campaign ad attacking former CVS Health Corp. executive Helena Foulkes has sparked a backlash from some in the business...

Quonset officials approve first housing project for business park

NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Quonset Development Corp. board of directors on Wednesday approved a long-term ground lease that clears the way for the construction...

Election26: Providence mayoral candidates debate housing, public safety

PROVIDENCE – Housing affordability was the defining divide Tuesday as incumbent Mayor Brett P. Smiley and state Rep. David Morales offered competing visions for...
Bruce Newbury

Catching up this summer

In this summer like no other, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is good to look around at places that have been frequented...
THE CHAMBERS MAY be full, but challengers for the House and Senate seats at the R.I. Statehouse are few and far between in 2026. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Unopposed elections for General Assembly are a growing problem

The increasing number of Rhode Island legislators running unopposed this election season is raising concerns about an erosion of the democratic process and about...

America250-Enduring Success: Gilbane Inc.

(Editor’s note: This is the 16th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...
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