Donald R. Grebien - Providence Business News

PROMISE LANDS? Pawtucket has purchased about 20 acres of property in the downtown area, including the former Apex department store property at the far right and other abutting parcels to the right of the river. Officials are seeking proposals for the so-called “Downtown Gateway Project.”  COURTESY CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Pawtucket attempting a historic downtown development

Focus 10/25/2024

Pawtucket is searching for private partners with big pockets and big ideas. In recent years, the city has acquired several properties totaling about 20 acres...

Report: Hasbro began discussing move to Mass. six months ago

Economic Activity 10/08/2024

PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. CEO Chris Cocks and Mass. Economic Development Secretary Yvonne Hao began discussing the move of the Rhode Island-based toy maker’s...

Pawtucket seeking developers for 20-acre area surrounding Apex building

Economic Activity 07/22/2024

PAWTUCKET – City leaders are looking for developers to help revitalize a deserted 20-acre area surrounding the iconic Apex building. The city and the Pawtucket...

Former PawSox owner, Red Sox CEO Lucchino dies at 78

Economy 04/02/2024

PROVIDENCE – Larry Lucchino, the former CEO and president of the Boston Red Sox who moved the Pawtucket Red Sox to Worcester in 2021,...

VENUE VIEW: A rendering of what the Tidewater Stadium in Pawtucket is supposed to look like when completed in 2025. At the top of the image is a mixed-use building that has been proposed for Phase 1B, as well as a pedestrian bridge across the Seekonk River to structures that would be part of Phase 2. COURTESY FORTUITOUS PARTNERS LLC

Betting on Rhode Island FC. Will it pay off?

Cover Story 03/01/2024

A lot is resting on the shoulders of Khano Smith. Smith is the first coach and general manager of Rhode Island FC, responsible for laying...

R.I. Infrastructure Bank issues $20M in loans for Pawtucket, Woonsocket drinking...

Financial Services 01/15/2024

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has closed on a $15 million loan to the city of Pawtucket and two loans to the...

New York City-based corporation purchases WooSox

Economic Activity 12/05/2023

PROVIDENCE – The Worcester Red Sox have been sold. Diamond Baseball Holdings, a New York City-based corporation that owns more than 20 minor league baseball...