THE AVERAGE WEEKLY wage in Providence County was $1,145 in the first quarter, a 3.1 percent increase year over year. / BLOOMBERG NEWS FILE PHOTO/TY WRIGHT

BLS: Providence Co. employment grows 0.8% over year, while wages grow...

Economic Activity August 22, 2018 5:40 pm

PROVIDENCE – All of the three local counties included in the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2018 first-quarter employment and wage report released Wednesday...

THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION'S 2018 State of the Air report notes improved air quality in Rhode Island, with Washington County the worst in the region. / COURTESY ALA

American Lung Association: R.I. air quality improves, Washington County worst in...

Health Services April 19, 2018 3:17 pm

PROVIDENCE — Year-round smog (ozone) and soot (particle) air pollution levels have improved state-wide since the last American Lung Association’s Annual Air Quality Report,...

PROVIDENCE COUNTY is the best market for buyers, according to SmartAsset’s third annual study comparing average rent and home prices across the country. / COURTESY SMARTASSET

SmartAsset: Providence County best market for buyers

Economy April 14, 2017 1:58 pm

PROVIDENCE – Providence County is the best market for buyers, according to SmartAsset’s third annual study comparing average rent and home prices across the...

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