Tag: R.I. Statehouse
‘Architectural masterpiece’ with Statehouse view in Providence sells for $2.5M
PROVIDENCE – An “architectural masterpiece” perched on College Hill, with a direct view of the Statehouse, recently sold for $2.5 million, according to Mott...
Public viewing of Independent Man ends Jan. 5
PROVIDENCE – Time is running out for people to see the Independent Man up close and personal.
The 800-pound statue that normally sits atop the...
Justice Assistance names R.I. Sen. Bissaillon new CEO
CRANSTON – Justice Assistance has found its successor for its soon-to-be retiring founding CEO, and the organization’s new leader is a familiar face around...
Independent Man being removed from Statehouse for cleaning, restoration
PROVIDENCE – For only the second time in the state's history, the Independent Man will be temporarily removed from the top of the Statehouse.
The...
DBVW Architects awarded for work on Cathedral of Saints Peter and...
PIERSON BOOHER is principal of DBVW Architects Inc. in Providence. The architectural firm recently received an award for “Religious Architecture: Restoration” from Partners for...
Point In Time census results show R.I. housing crisis going from...
PROVIDENCE – The number of unsheltered Rhode Islanders nearly quadrupled over the last four years, according to the results of a recent census released...
House OKs bill to spur new housing construction across state
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday designed to make it easier to convert office buildings, schools, churches, shopping malls, mills and...
Five Questions With: Marvin L. Abney
Rep. Marvin L. Abney, D-Newport, has a crucial job at the Statehouse – he leads the committee that is charged with closely examining the...
R.I. Coat Exchange’s ‘Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange’ to be held...
PROVIDENCE – The Buy Nothing Day Coat Exchange, run by the Rhode Island Coat Exchange, will take place Nov. 25 on the south lawn...
Watwood selected to paint Statehouse portrait of Raimondo
PROVIDENCE – Patricia Watwood, a Brooklyn, N.Y., resident and artist, has been selected by Gina M. Raimondo, former Rhode Island governor and current U.S....