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Should Rhode Island hold its first constitutional convention since 1986?
Voters in November will get to decide whether the state should hold its first constitutional convention since 1986.
Rhode Island is one of five states...
2 banks doing business in R.I. are on Time’s list of...
PROVIDENCE – Two banks that operate in the Rhode Island market have been named among the 500 top-performing midsize companies of 2024 by Time...
Young professionals honored at PBN’s 40 Under Forty event
WARWICK – Forty young business professionals were honored Thursday for their efforts in the workplace and community at Providence Business News’ 20th annual 40...
Lists: Colleges & Universities
Ranked by newest college:
1. Bristol Community College | Year founded: 1965
2. Community College of Rhode Island | Year founded: 1964
3. Roger Williams University | Year founded: 1956
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Lists: Engineering Firms
Ranked by total engineers:
1. Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. | Total engineers: 80
2. Pare Corp. | Total engineers: 76
3. BETA Group Inc. | Total engineers: 47
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R.I. monthly unemployment stays at 4.3% in June
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in June was 4.3%, same as the previous month, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said...
Health and Human Services chief of staff named interim R.I. housing...
PROVIDENCE – Daniel Connors will fill the role as interim secretary of housing while the search for a permanent replacement of Stefan Pryor continues,...
U.S. News ranks The Miriam best hospital in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The Miriam Hospital is once again tops in the Ocean State, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Hospital report...
Langhammer stepping down as Day One’s executive director
PROVIDENCE – Peg Langhammer, who has led Day One as its executive director for 44 years and, through the nonprofit, an advocate for victims...
Eastside Marketplace, Stop & Shop in Johnston are closing down
PROVIDENCE – A Stop & Shop supermarket in Johnston and the Eastside Marketplace at 176 Pitman St. in Providence will close by the end...
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