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Whitehouse wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate

Elections 09/11/2024

U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., will face Republican Rep. Patricia Morgan in November, according to unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary. Whitehouse resoundingly held off a...

What to expect in R.I.’s state primaries

Elections 09/06/2024

WASHINGTON (AP) – More than five months after weighing in on the presidential matchup, Rhode Island voters will choose which candidates will face off...

RIDOT gets $15M federal grant for 206 new EV charging stations

Energy 08/26/2024

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation has been awarded $15 million in federal funding to install 206 electric vehicle charging stations across the...

RESEARCHERS from the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design have been awarded $3.4 million in federal funding for research projects to study climate change and enhance resilience, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation says. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

URI, RISD awarded $3.4M federal grant for climate change research

Economic Activity 08/01/2024

PROVIDENCE – Researchers from the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island School of Design have been awarded $3.4 million in federal funding for...

Butler Hospital to host grand opening for new short-stay unit

Health Services 06/23/2024

PROVIDENCE – Butler Hospital announced it will hold the grand opening of its new short-stay unit on Monday morning. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, scheduled for 11...

R.I. to get $40.7M for behavioral and mental health services

Government 06/04/2024

PROVIDENCE – The state will get $40.7 million in federal funding over the next two years to improve access to behavioral and mental health...

PROVIDENCE WATER received $26.3 million in federal funding to help further replace lead water pipes within the city. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE WATER

Providence receives $26.3M for lead pipe replacement

Business Services 05/29/2024

PROVIDENCE – The city is getting $26.3 million in federal money to help replace lead pipes. U.S. Democratic Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Mayor...

THE STATE of Rhode Island is receiving $60.1 million in federal funding to enhance public transportation across the state, including $4.2 million for the R.I. Public Transit Authority, Rhode Island’s congressional delegation announced Wednesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. gets $60.1M in federal funding for public transportation

Economic Activity 05/08/2024

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $60.1 million in federal funding to enhance public transportation across the state, the state's congressional delegation announced Wednesday. The...

RHODE ISLAND BLACK BUSINESS Association Founder, CEO and President Lisa Ranglin, center, along with local city, state and federal leaders cut the ribbon Tuesday on the association's new headquarters at 220 Smith St. in Providence. / COURTESY SEN. JACK REED, D-R.I.

R.I. Black Business Association’s new HQ now open

Business Services 05/07/2024

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association’s new home is now open for business. The nonprofit that supports the advancement of Black- and minority-owned...