NEW: RI 2nd Worst for Unemployment Recovery Last Week — 5th Worst Since Pandemic The numbers are not good. Rhode Island was ranked second-worst for states — including DC — whose Read More.  ...

Plant City Grows — Co-Founder Anderson Talks Franchising Potential & Social Impact Plant City has now grown to three locations in Rhode Island in less than two years — and now franchising...

Funeral Home of RI’s Elite Is Selling Its Location on Providence’s East Side The Monahan Drabble Sherman Funeral Home, which has handled the funeral arrangements of many of Rhode Island’s Read...

NEW: McKee Says “Future is Here on Renewables” Regarding Issues Between Wind and Fisheries Interests Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has addressed the ongoing regulatory issues now pending before...

NEW: Fidelity Pledges 500 New Jobs in Rhode Island in Personal Investing Division Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced Monday that Fidelity Investments has said it will create 500 new jobs in...

Lifespan Acquisition of Major Physician Group Takes Them Off Tax Roll It is official — Lifespan has gobbled up one of the largest physician groups in Rhode Island with little Read More.  ...

Elorza’s Budget — Another Year, Another Theme and a 6.5% Increase in Spending Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza loves themes — political catchphrases. He was elected in 2014 running for “One Read...

Proposed FY22 Budget builds on past investments, makes recommendations for American Rescue Plan funds and prepares residents and business owners for post-COVID world   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor...

NEW: Lack of Workers Has One Top RI Restaurant Offering $250 Referral Reward The lack of restaurant employees in Rhode Island has led one top restaurant to offer $250 gift certificates to anyone Read...

Rhode Island On The Rise The latest news in business and commerce from the Ocean State With restrictions being eased across the country, businesses are beginning to bounce back and plan for the future...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – This week, the State of Rhode Island sold three series of general obligation bonds to spur a broad-based economic recovery for Rhode Island. Treasurer Magaziner has advocated for...

Providence Redevelopment Agency to Invest in Safe, Affordable and Equitable Housing Citywide PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, City Council President John Igliozzi (Ward 7), and Providence...

“It’s Like the End of Prohibition” Newport Has More Than a Dozen New Restaurants for This Summer Newport is gearing up for a big summer of eating, drinking, and tourism. The coronavirus took its...

Providence, RI— Tomorrow, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner will commemorate Earth Day by announcing a significant decrease in the Rhode Island pension fund’s exposure to companies...

$511 Million Budget Keeps Providence on a Path to Rebuild Through COVID-19 Pandemic; Does Not Raise Taxes on Residents or Businesses   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today, joined by...

(Alexandria, VA) Today, the so-called “SAFE Banking Act,” a bill that would grant the marijuana industry access to the federal banking system and open the doors to Wall Street investment, was...

Saving Newport by Destroying It? –– Architecture Critic Morgan What is the point of Newport? The current battle over the fate of some forgotten but significant buildings on Waites Read More.  ...