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Providence City Council approves first passage of rent-stabilization ordinance
PROVIDENCE – The City Council gave first approval Thursday night to a controversial rent-stabilization ordinance in a 9-6 vote.
The ordinance would cap annual rent...
R.I. business leaders express confidence during annual Chamber outlook breakfast
WARWICK – Rhode Island business leaders remain confident in their own companies despite ongoing pessimism about the national economy, according to a survey conducted...
T.F. Green introduces automated eGates ahead of World Cup
WARWICK – Clear Secure Inc.’s automated eGates went live Wednesday at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport, allowing some travelers to verify their identity...
Police respond after anti-ICE protesters enter Citizens Bank lobby in Providence
PROVIDENCE – Police were called Monday morning to disperse roughly two dozen protesters who briefly entered the lobby of the downtown Citizens Financial Group...
Grant program launched to help R.I. small businesses cut energy costs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island small businesses now have a new tool to cut energy costs.
On Thursday, R.I. Commerce Corp. and R.I. Secretary of Commerce...
Rhode Island Recycled Metals misses licensing hearing; mayor calls scrapyard ‘bad...
PROVIDENCE – The Board of Licenses postponed a decision on whether to renew Rhode Island Recycled Metals LLC’s license after the company failed to...
Cleanup from ‘Blizzard of ’26’ cost Providence $3.8M
PROVIDENCE – The city spent more than $3.8 million clearing snow from last month’s historic blizzard.
According to city figures, that is roughly six times...
Bill Burr to headline Centreville Bank Stadium’s first-ever comedy show
PAWTUCKET – Bill Burr will headline the first-ever comedy show at Centreville Bank Stadium on June 12 at 7 p.m. as the venue expands...
Ethan Shorey stepping down as chief editor at The Valley Breeze
LINCOLN – Ethan Shorey, chief editor of The Valley Breeze, will step down on Friday, concluding a 20-year career at the Blackstone Valley newspaper...
Rhode Island Breakers launches as state’s first pro offshore fishing team
EAST GREENWICH – A new professional sports franchise is debuting in the state this week.
The Rhode Island Breakers Angling Club will launch its inaugural...
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