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Change at mall raises tax questions

The new owners of Providence Place mall could face an annual property tax bill of more than $20 million a year when its 30-year...
THE STATE on Aug. 27 invested $21.1 million in Pennrose LLC's Tidewater School Street development that will build 76 new affordable apartments along the Seekonk River in Pawtucket. / COURTESY PENNROSE LLC AND CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Pawtucket officials hail state’s $21.1M investment in Tidewater housing construction

PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien on Monday hailed $21.1 million in state funding to help build 76 affordable apartments planned as part of...

RIPEC: Rhode Island fire, police spending ranks among nation’s highest

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island spends the most on fire protection and is among the top 10 states for police protection spending, according to a...

R.I., Mass. gas prices continue to rise as tensions between U.S., Iran escalate

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 9 cents to $4.13 per gallon, AAA Northeast said...

Thousands of signatures put a question on Providence’s November ballot. One country is the...

Dave Talan thinks it’s hateful. Rep. David Morales thinks it’s the right thing to do. And Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley thinks it’s legally...

America250-Enduring Success: Bryant University

(Editor’s note: This is the 24th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

Report: State rep. refuses to resign despite living in South Carolina

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island state representative is refusing to resign before her term ends in January despite residing more than 850 miles from...

Rhode Island to host U.S. debut of ‘Ocean Business’ in 2027

NEWPORT – The first North American-based Ocean Business event will be held in Newport next September, projected to bring more than 1,500 ocean technology...

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McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him to victory in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary and a historic third term. McKee is again facing Helena Buonanno Foulkes, whom he defeated by roughly 3 percentage points in 2022. Foulkes enters the 2026 race with...

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Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

ISO 9001:2026: A Practical Opportunity to Build for What’s Next

For Rhode Island manufacturers, ISO 9001 has been much more than a certificate on the wall. It serves as a badge of honor, symbolizing...

Rhode Island’s Market Has Changed. Developers, Builders, Investors and Sellers Must Change With It.

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Engel & Völkers Oceanside Leader | The DiSpirito Team Private Office Advisor | Engel & Völkers REALM Global Advisor www.DiSpiritoteam.com For much...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Saint Elizabeth Home Welcomes New Administrator Brian McGuinness

Saint Elizabeth Community welcomes Brian McGuinness as the new Executive Director of their skilled nursing home in East Greenwich. He is no stranger to...

Dimeo Construction Company Welcomes Fourth-Generation Blakely S. Dimeo to...

Dimeo Construction Company has appointed Blakely S. Dimeo as Business Development Manager. In this role, she will help oversee business development initiatives and long-term...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder of the firm, has been elected to the Board...

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