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Former R.I. Gov. DiPrete dies at age 91

Elections 07/09/2025

PROVIDENCE – Former Gov. Edward D. DiPrete, a Republican who served as governor between 1985 and 1991 in three terms that ended amid corruption...

THE REPUTATION of the state of Rhode Island has been damaged by the behavior of state officials during a visit to Philadelphia in March, but how long that damage will last is unclear. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NICOLE DOTZENROD

Will there be lasting damage from Philly fiasco?

Economy 06/23/2023

Rhode Island’s reputation has taken a hit amid reports of a state official’s “bizarre, offensive and unprofessional actions” during a March visit to Philadelphia,...

ON THE ROAD: Transportation expert Valerie Southern, owner of Valerie J. Southern Transportation Consultant LLC, monitors foot and car traffic on Bellevue Avenue in Newport as part of her data collection before making safety recommendations for the city’s streets. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Southern’s transportation career was winding road

Business Women 05/27/2022

Business Women Awards 2022 Achievement Honoree Valerie Southern, Valerie J. Southern Transportation Consultant LLC WITH A CAREER in transportation planning, engineering and design in both...

PROACTIVE APPROACH: Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon stands on New England Way at the intersection of Gilbane Street. Both roads are on the schedule to be repaved. Solomon said roadwork has been a priority since he took office in spring 2018. He says last year was the first time in 20 years the city has implemented a proactive program.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Fighting back vs. bad roads

Cover Story 10/11/2019

Evidence of Rhode Island’s rough roads turns up regularly at Harold Crook’s Garage in Cranston. Bent wheel rims, flat tires and alignment problems can...

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