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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,...

HELPING STUDENTS: Skills for Rhode Island’s Future Executive Director Nina Pande, among other tasks, oversees the organization’s PrepareRI Internship Program, and secures paid internships for Rhode Island high school juniors.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

SkillsRI’s Pande provides the right skills to support R.I.’s economic future

Business Services 05/26/2023

PBN 2023 Business Women Awards SOCIAL SERVICES/NONPROFIT INDUSTRY LEADER: Nina Pande | Skills for Rhode Island’s Future executive director NINA PANDE HAS been told that...

R.I. to hire new chief resilience officer to combat climate change

Government 05/22/2023

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed an executive order Monday to reestablish the position of a R.I. chief resilience officer to lead implementation...

Neil D. Steinberg  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: He helped raise and give out $693M, but outgoing...

Cover Story 05/12/2023

Neil D. Steinberg has never worked as hard as he has over the last 15 years. But he has also enjoyed every moment of...

R.I. coastal resiliency set to receive $691K in federal funding

Economic Activity 04/25/2023

PROVIDENCE – The Port of Providence shoreline and Narragansett Bay are set to benefit from an approximately $691,000 federal funding to support coastal resiliency...

GABE AMO, a former White House staffer, announced Tuesday his candidacy for Congress. / COURTESY GABE AMO

Former White House staffer Amo latest candidate seeking Congress

Elections 04/18/2023

PROVIDENCE – A 12th confirmed Democratic candidate is pursuing Rep. David N. Cicilline’s soon-to-be-open seat in the U.S. House. Gabe Amo, a Pawtucket native, has...

Raimondo earns spot on Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023...

Government 04/13/2023

PROVIDENCE – Former R.I. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has been named to Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2023 list. Raimondo served as the...

NICK AUTIELLO, a vice president for Boston-based financial firm State Street Corp. and director of impact for global nonprofit Investor Leadership Network, is running for the soon-to-be-open Rhode Island 1st District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. / COURTESY NICK AUTIELLO

Autiello, a former Raimondo aide, to run for Congress

Elections 03/21/2023

PROVIDENCE – A city resident who was a senior aide to then-Gov. Gina M. Raimondo now has his sights set on the U.S. Capitol...

McKee wants Wavemaker fellowships to address state’s teacher shortage

Education 03/16/2023

It’s no secret Rhode Island doesn’t have enough teachers. Which is why Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to give student loan reimbursement to recent college...