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Unprecedented demand forces R.I. Community Food Bank to scale up operations
PROVIDENCE – While SNAP benefits ended on Nov. 1, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank was preparing to go into crisis management since early...
RIMA Executive Director Chenevert to retire after more than 40 years...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Manufacturers Association Executive Director David M. Chenevert said Wednesday he is retiring after 14 years with the group.
“It has been an...
RIPTA launches multifamily residential pilot program offering free passes
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority launched a pilot program on Monday that will allow multifamily property owners and managers to order free...
Roger Williams, Fatima hospitals to remain open through November
PROVIDENCE – Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital have received a temporary lifeline under a new agreement reached by hospital...
Tax Foundation: R.I. ranks 40th overall for tax competitiveness
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to be among the states with the worst tax environments in the nation, ranking 40th in a report published...
Bjorn steps down as URI athletics director
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After nearly two decades, the University of Rhode Island is now searching for a new athletics director.
Thorr Bjorn announced Wednesday he...
New potential buyer for Roger Williams, Fatima Hospital emerges
PROVIDENCE – As a federal court considers a request to potentially close Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital by the...
General treasurer to hold first auction of unclaimed property in more...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Treasury is offering a two-day viewing of the more than 5,000 unclaimed items set to hit the auction block on...
Departure of R.I. cannabis board chair leaves vacancy, questions at key...
As the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission undergoes a leadership change, questions about the timeline to find the commission's next chairperson and the compensation for...
Lists: Top Private Companies
Ranked by total number of local employees:
Brown University Health | Total staff: 17,559
2. Rhode Island Hospital/Hasbro Children’s Hospital | Total staff: 8,396
3. Care...
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