1. McKee adviser arrested in Vermont on felony charges POSTED ONLINE: JULY 18 Christopher Farrell, 38, of Pawtucket, a senior adviser to Gov. Daniel J. McKee, was arrested July 16 on felony unlawful trespass and unlawful mischief charges in Vermont. When he was mayor of Cumberland, McKee served as a mentor to Farrell and helped
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2. PBN announces 2022 Leaders & Achievers honorees
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 8
Providence Business News announced 21 honorees for its 2022 Leaders & Achievers Awards program. The individuals were selected for this year’s program from multiple nominees based on their leadership, achievements and longstanding commitment to the business community. They will be recognized in an Aug. 18 ceremony at Aldrich Mansion in Warwick.
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3. Young professionals honored at 2022 PBN 40 Under Forty event
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 22
Forty young business professionals were honored July 21 at Aldrich Mansion for their efforts in the workplace and community at Providence Business News’ 18th annual 40 Under Forty Awards program. The 24 women and 16 men who comprise the 2022 class work in various industries.
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4. Quonset opens fully renovated Pier 2
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 12
Following a six-year renovation process, Quonset Point’s Pier 2 is complete, with enhanced capabilities to service cargo ships and the offshore wind sector. Quonset Development Corp. Managing Director Steven J. King said the renovations will guarantee 50 more years of service at the North Kingstown pier, which has been in service since 1958.
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5. Care New England votes to stay independent, rejects merger offers
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 6
Care New England Health System has decided to turn down all offers to either merge or be acquired by another hospital group. Care New England’s board of directors voted to “pursue a strategy of operating the health system independently,” spurning at least one offer from a suitor to acquire the financially struggling nonprofit hospital group.
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6. Providence home sells for $1.38M in biggest-ever single-family sale on West Side
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 22
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7. New errand service takes off in East Providence
PUBLISHED IN PRINT: JULY 22
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8. Providence College names Ramirez as inaugural Ryan Incubator director
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 5
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9. Study: Providence has 3rd-highest commercial tax rate
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 13
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10. Report: Average one-bedroom rent in R.I. up 32% since June 2020
POSTED ONLINE: JULY 5
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