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Who will pay for Ocean State 2026 World Cup tourism efforts?

Economy 11/12/2025

PROVIDENCE – Ocean State 2026 Chairman and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa has said that Rhode Island will need approximately $4 million to...

Ocean State 2026 seeking proposals for special events during World Cup

Economy 09/18/2025

PROVIDENCE – The nonprofit Ocean State 2026 is now accepting applications for grants from organizations interested in running soccer-related or cultural events over the...

State, local officials still in dark after Hasbro pushes HQ announcement...

Economy 04/11/2025

PAWTUCKET – State and local officials said Friday they've received no official word from Hasbro Inc. leadership a day after it was reported the...

Local communities keeping McCoy Stadium alive with donated seats

Government 03/14/2025

PAWTUCKET – Tradition and baseball are two things East Providence City Council President Robert P. Rodericks fully understands and appreciates. Rodericks’ son, Bobby, leads the...

BOOST NEEDED: Main Street in downtown Pawtucket has struggled to return to its glory days of decades ago. The city is looking to hire a public relations firm to tout the positive developments in a community that has experienced setbacks recently, including the news that Hasbro Inc. is looking to move to Boston.  PBN PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

Pawtucket looks to hire firm to give it some hype

Economy 02/28/2025

Rocked by the loss of the Pawtucket Red Sox in 2020 and reeling from the possible departure of toymaking giant Hasbro Inc., Pawtucket leaders...

Report: Hasbro’s potential HQ move could be announced by week’s end

Economic Activity 02/26/2025

PAWTUCKET – An announcement on Hasbro Inc.’s potential move to Massachusetts may be imminent. WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Wednesday that officials in Pawtucket are expecting...

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...

THE CITY'S AUCTION of various memorabilia from McCoy Stadium raised approximately $48,000. / COURTESY FLICKR.COM

McCoy Stadium memorabilia auction raises $48K

Education 08/06/2024

PAWTUCKET – The city’s two-week-long auction selling off multiple pieces of local baseball history has raised approximately $48,000, with the bulk of it to...

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...