Angel Tavares - Providence Business News

SETH MAGAZINER, left, is still the top fundraiser and spender in the race for the U.S. 2nd Congressional District seat over Republican candidate Allan W. Fung, middle. Independent candidate William Gilbert, right, did not file a third-quarter campaign finance report. / SCREENSHOT VIA YOUTUBE

Magaziner remains top fundraiser in 2nd Congressional District race heading into...

Elections 10/25/2022

PROVIDENCE – Seth Magaziner remains both the top fundraiser and campaign spender, as well as having cash on hand, in the race to succeed...

EDWIN R. PACHECO, interim executive director of external relations and communications at Rhode Island College and former chairperson of the Rhode Island Democratic Party, announced Monday he will be running for the 2nd District seat in the U.S. House. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE

Pacheco, former R.I. Democratic Party chairman, seeks retiring U.S. Rep. Langevin’s...

Elections 01/24/2022

WARWICK – Edwin R. Pacheco, a former state representative and Rhode Island Democratic Party chairman, on Monday announced his candidacy for the congressional seat...

Providence pension crisis won’t vanish on its own

Commentary 07/03/2020

As the long-term economic effects of the pandemic are felt, the Providence pension fund crisis is entering its final act. Providence owes its pensioners...

Despite false start, transformation of Jewelry District taking shape

Cover Story 11/09/2018

On a recent gray, autumn afternoon, early rush-hour traffic was backing up along Point Street in the old Jewelry District in downtown Providence. Most...