Tag: East Providence
Outdoor dining expanded in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE – Outdoor dining is expanding across the city as businesses cope with the Washington Bridge closure.
The City Council on Wednesday approved recommendations...
Aspen Aerogels sees Q1 losses narrow to $1.8M
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Aspen Aerogels Inc. posted a $1.8 million loss in the first quarter of 2024, an improvement over the $16.8 million loss...
With Washington Bridge RFPs now out, lawmakers continue push for transparency
The R.I. Department of Transportation has launched the search for construction firms to tear down and rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge — with a...
McKee files $1.3M budget amendment to aid businesses affected by Washington...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee filed an amendment to his proposed fiscal 2025 budget that would provide $1.3 million to small businesses hurt...
9 municipalities get matching grants from state’s infrastructure program
PROVIDENCE – Nine municipalities were each awarded funding from the state’s Municipal Public Safety Infrastructure Grant Program that helps finance significant public safety facility...
‘Here we go again’: Washington Bridge rebuild poses new challenge for businesses
PROVIDENCE – Just when many local businesses thought the threat of external forces such as the pandemic and a possible recession were behind them,...
Dollar Tree to close nearly 1,000 stores, posts surprise fourth-quarter loss
Dollar Tree Inc. will close nearly 1,000 stores and swung to a surprise fourth-quarter loss as the discount retailer took a related $1.07 billion...
R.I. gets $52.9M for Cliff Walk, 37 other projects
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will get more than $52.9 million in federal funding to support 38 local projects, including $5 million to repair the...
E.P. House candidate, Central Falls firefighters PAC fined for state campaign...
A former candidate for state representative and the political action committee for the Central Falls firefighters union have agreed to pay fines for violating...
Report: Washington Bridge closure has cost state $860K so far
PROVIDENCE – The closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge is taking its toll on the state’s coffers.
The R.I. Department of Transportation...
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