Five Questions With: James Low Jr.
James Low Jr. is a partner at Marcum LLP's Providence office and is in charge of the accounting firm's New England internal audit services....
Wall Street slumps as rising yields crank up the pressure
NEW YORK (AP) – U.S. stocks slumped Monday after higher yields in the bond market caused by a strong U.S. economy cranked up the...
Correctional officers union blames RIDOC director for recent prison violence
CRANSTON – The Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers on Monday blasted the R.I. Department of Corrections leadership in the wake of several inmate...
R.I., Mass gas prices rise 5 cents with seasonal spike looming
PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 5 cents to $3.38 per gallon this week. That...
Tax deadline extended for residents, businesses in 3 R.I. counties
PROVIDENCE – The Federal tax deadline has been extended for residents in three Rhode Island counties affected by last winter's storms.
The Internal Revenue Service...
Retail sales up a strong 0.7% in March from February, underscoring...
NEW YORK (AP) – Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace than the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient...
Gemma Foundation’s Gemma-Corcelli, Day Pitney’s Evangelista among PBN’s 2024 Business Women...
PROVIDENCE – Maria Gemma-Corcelli, executive director of the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, has been selected by Providence Business News as this year’s...
Five Questions With: Dr. Methodius Tuuli
Black Maternal Health Week is recognized each year from April 11-17 to raise awareness and inspire action for improving Black maternal health outcomes. Dr....
Cannabis cultivators across R.I. loaded with product, audit finds
PROVIDENCE – A recently conducted audit of the state’s cultivator license moratorium and its effects on the 65 licensees showed the industry has plenty...
Rite-Solutions lands $88.6 million, 3-year naval contract
MIDDLETOWN – Rite-Solutions Inc., an engineering and information technology company, was awarded its highest-ever naval contract Friday, an $88.6 million, three-year deal to support the...