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Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate
PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the...
Job openings listed for Hasbro’s temporary Boston office
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. appears to be accelerating its move to the Boston Seaport.
As of Wednesday, 16 of the company’s 170 current job listings...
Neronha joins lawsuit suing USDA over new SNAP eligibility rules
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha has joined a lawsuit with 21 other attorneys general to stop the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
Baba’s rebrands under new ownership as Hillside Original New York System
PROVIDENCE – Baba’s Original New York System, a longtime staple of Smith Hill, is continuing under new management and has rebranded as Hillside Original...
ISO New England says electric grid ready for winter energy demand
PROVIDENCE – The region's electric grid is expected to meet consumer demand this winter, ISO New England announced Monday.
Aided by forecasts for a milder...
Ordinance Committee moves to expand Providence’s live music rules
PROVIDENCE – The Ordinance Committee approved a major overhaul of the city’s entertainment laws on Nov. 4, which could broaden opportunities for live music...
Rhode Island Energy signs new deal for major gas pipeline expansion
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Energy has signed a new agreement to lock in additional natural-gas pipeline capacity through Algonquin Gas Transmission LLC's upcoming Reliable...
Study: Surge in unsheltered homeless highlights housing challenges in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Unsheltered homelessness in Rhode Island rose 15% in 2025 to 700 people – the highest in five years – highlighting deepening housing...
Panel: Providence Police broke city laws assisting ICE in July raid
PROVIDENCE – The police department broke the law while assisting a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid in July, The Providence External Review Authority...
Edesia rehiring staff, ramping up production after State Department places order
NORTH KINGSTOWN – After a six-month pause in federal procurement, Rhode Island-based humanitarian aid agency Edesia Inc. received a major order from the U.S....
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