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ADDED COST: Jack Martin, executive director of the Providence Public Library, which has nearly completed a $27 million renovation, says scheduling and cost overruns due to a lack of laborers because of the COVID-19 pandemic has added about $500,000 to the cost of the project. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Providence library, other projects near finish in uncertain times

Coronavirus 06/05/2020

When Jack Martin first walked into the Providence Public Library in 2014, he felt like someone had pressed the pause button on the building...

ONE Neighborhood Builders awards $125K to health equity zone partners

Health Services 05/31/2020

PROVIDENCE – Six organizations that partner with the Central Providence Health Equity Zone have been awarded a total of $125,300 in grants from ONE...

BREAKTHROUGH RENOVATION: The new three-story staircase required breaking through three levels of the building, which will help with wayfinding, orienting visitors to all the major-service areas and connecting the library’s two buildings. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

Fresh Design: Providence Public Library

Fresh Design 05/22/2020

Providence Public Library | 150 Empire St., Providence Building owner and tenant: Providence Public Library Architect: designLAB architects Developer/General contractor: Bond Bros. Inc. Cost: $27 million Use: The Providence...

Centreville Bank awards $245,500 in grants to 14 R.I. nonprofits

Financial Services 04/13/2020

WEST WARWICK – Centreville Bank, through the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation, recently awarded $245,500 in grants to 14 Rhode Island nonprofits, according to a...

Boston bans construction, not a step yet in Rhode Island

Real Estate 03/20/2020

PROVIDENCE – Construction activity continued in Rhode Island this week as major projects moved toward completion in Providence, including the massive 6-10 Connector work...

Wells Fargo highlights 2019 grants, volunteer investments in R.I.

Financial Services 03/09/2020

PROVIDENCE – Wells Fargo & Co. contributed $153,853 and 340 volunteer hours to help Rhode Island nonprofits and causes in 2019, according to a...

Providence Public Library receives $100K grant from Verizon to support digital...

Economic Activity 02/27/2020

PROVIDENCE – Providence Public Library and its programming will be getting a large monetary boost, thanks to its technology neighbor residing across the street...

Providence Public Library schedules grand reopening

Real Estate 02/14/2020

PROVIDENCE – After 18 months of construction, the Providence Public Library is preparing to show off its completed facility. The ribbon-cutting is scheduled for 10...

REHAB MASON Mike DeQuattro works on the deteriorated limestone strip at the top of the fascia of the Providence Public Library’s Empire Street wing in May. The library has been awarded $750,000 by the Champlin Foundation for the ongoing construction work. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Champlin Foundation approves $18M in grants for R.I. nonprofits

Community Service 11/22/2019

CRANSTON – The Champlin Foundation on Friday announced $18 million in grants that will be awarded to dozens of mission-driven organizations across Rhode Island. A...