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Advocates, lawmakers outline changes to strengthen, clarify R.I.’s open records law 

Rhode Island’s public records law is having a moment.   After all, emails, text messages and a startling video showing bouncing anchor rods below Interstate 195...

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...

RIDOT testing new westbound traffic pattern along I-195

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation announced on Friday it will test a new traffic pattern along the westbound lanes of Interstate 195...

McKee defends his response to Washington Bridge closure; traffic snarls area

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday defended his handling of closing the Washington Bridge while acknowledging the massive traffic disruptions are “highly...

E.P. buildings, home to Brazilian takeout restaurant, sell for $870K

EAST PROVIDENCE – Two neighboring properties that feature a Brazilian takeout restaurant recently sold for $870,000, according to Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal, which...
The Washington Bridge construction will involve adding an additional lane for through-traffic, removing the Gano Street exit from I-195 west and adding a new exit for East Providence, according the state Department of Transportation. / R.I. DOT

Is it a good idea to permanently close the Gano Street...

Nevermind that the R.I. Department of Transportation announced that it was seeking federal help to realign the on and off ramps for Interstate 195...

PBN on WJAR-TV, June 10, 2019

Jobs the focus, but developers eye what market wants right now — housing Every week, PBN Editor Mark S. Murphy appears on WJAR-TV NBC 10’s...
A RENDERING showing the proposed mixed-use building by DMG Investments LLC for Parcel 6. / COURTESY I-195 REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT COMMISSION

What is more important to develop in the I-195 district, residential...

In its most recent public meeting, the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission took up two proposals for the land left open by the movement of...
PETER ALVITI JR., director of the R.I. Department of Transportation, said that commuters' alternate routes in response to the I-195 Washington Bridge reconstruction work was unexpected and that RIDOT is opening a fourth and fifth lane westbound to alleviate traffic. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

After backups, RIDOT reworks Washington Bridge traffic strategy

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation announced that it has taken steps to alleviate traffic congestion on Interstate 195 due to work on...
A CELEBRATION AND AN INTERVENTION: AS220 founder Bert Crenca has installed a series of five murals on the historical façade of the Providence National Bank in the city to celebrate the city’s diversity.  / PBN PHOTO/
MICHAEL SALERNO

Public art deserves support, especially on former I-195 land

In 1980, Providence passed an ordinance creating a public art program. Thanks to that forward-thinking action, art dots the landscape throughout the city, validating...
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