Recreational marijuana bill appears poised for passage with compromise reached
PROVIDENCE – Lawmakers appear to have ironed out their differences over how to regulate recreational marijuana, striking a compromise in amended legislation unveiled by...
SUMR Brands reports $3.9M loss in Q1
WOONSOCKET – Summer Infant Inc. reported a $3.9 million loss in the first quarter, or $1.81 per diluted share, compared with a $260,000 profit...
Bristol County, Mass., median home sale prices rise 8.1%
PROVIDENCE – The median price of single-family homes in Bristol County, Mass., sold in April was $426,000, an 8.1% increase year over year, The...
Lardaro: R.I. economic expansion continues but long-term weakness looms
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 12th consecutive month in March, but the future strength of the state’s economy is a concern, University...
U.S. News: Providence metro area 105th best place to live in...
PROVIDENCE – The capital city ranks No. 105 on U.S. News and World Report’s 2022-2023 list of best places to live released Tuesday.
The report...
CVS exec: People deserve fair shot at being healthy
The new chief health equity officer at CVS Health Corp. hopes she will have more influence in fixing care disparities before they land patients...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 1,633 over weekend, with 2 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island have increased by 1,633 from May 13 through Sunday, with two new deaths, the R.I....
Dental 365 adds 2 R.I. providers to its network
PROVIDENCE – Dental 365 has added two Rhode Island dental practices to its network, Warren Dental Associates and Kevin Hagerty, DMD, the regional dental...
R.I. KIDS COUNT: Racial and ethnic disparities in child outcomes remain
PROVIDENCE – While racial and ethnic diversity has increased, persistent, unacceptable racial and ethnic disparities in child outcomes remain, according to the Rhode Island KIDS COUNT’s...
Americans bet $125B on sports in 4 years since legalization
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) – Americans have bet more than $125 billion on sports with legal gambling outlets in the four years since a...



















