Tag: Washington Bridge
With Washington Bridge RFPs now out, lawmakers continue push for transparency
The R.I. Department of Transportation has launched the search for construction firms to tear down and rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge — with a...
Is the state doing enough to help businesses that have lost...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposed fiscal 2025 budget includes $1.3 million for small businesses hurt by the closure of the Washington Bridge.
The April 22...
Washington Bridge crisis has nearly bisected region’s economy, but how to...
As the owner of one of the state’s few psychology practices that provides neuropsychological testing and evaluation, Karen Gieseke and her services have been...
Businesses will require help to survive bridge fallout
Businesses have generally been underwhelmed by the state’s response to their requests for help following the December closure of the westbound side of the...
McKee files $1.3M budget amendment to aid businesses affected by Washington...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee filed an amendment to his proposed fiscal 2025 budget that would provide $1.3 million to small businesses hurt...
RIDOT to open third westbound lane on Washington Bridge April 19
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation plans to open a third travel lane on the westbound side of the Washington Bridge on April...
Help is not on the way, business owners hurt by Washington...
Harut Matkasyan watches cars back up from the Interstate 195 Washington Bridge to his East Providence restaurant with a growing sense of hopelessness.
The streets...
Pedaling DeFestano’s Bristol Bikes wares
The pandemic restrictions and a growing appreciation among consumers for electric bicycles has resulted in boosted sales at Bristol Bikes LLC, an independent distributor...
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Restaurant owners are, by nature, resilient. Every service presents new and unique challenges. A special runs out too quickly, perhaps by popular demand. A...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, March 2024
1. Washington Bridge to be replaced, McKee says ‘accountability will come’ POSTED ONLINE: MARCH 14. State officials announced that the westbound side of the...
