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Former Providence Journal production facility sells for $4.17M
22+ hour, 24+ min ago (640+ words) PROVIDENCE " The former Providence Journal production facility on Kinsley Avenue recently sold for $4.17 million, according to public records. A complex of properties at 204 Kinsley Ave. was sold by LMG Rhode Island Holdings Inc., according to a special warranty deed, a…...
Providence multifamily home on College Hill sells for $1.11M
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (299+ words) PROVIDENCE " A historic two-family home on College Hill recently sold for $1.11 million, according to Residential Properties Ltd., which represented the buyer in the transaction. The property at 260 Bowen St. is known as the James Griffith House. The home contains two…...
Rhode Island Foundation awards $636,000 in grants for animal welfare
3+ week, 1+ day ago (363+ words) PROVIDENCE" The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded $636,000in grants to more than 24 animal welfare programs across the state. The funding will support a range of uses, including low-cost veterinary care for pets in low-income households, and preparing animals for adoption and…...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank approves $21M in financing for Providence Water upgrades
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) PROVIDENCE " Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has closed on a $21 million Drinking Water State Revolving Fund loan for Providence Water to fund major water-main rehabilitation projects in Trinity Square and South Providence, the infrastructure bank announced. The financing, which includes $9.4 million…...
R.I. Department of Health launches Rhode Island Responsible cannabis education campaign
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (195+ words) PROVIDENCE" With recreational cannabis use nearly doubling among adult Rhode Islanders since 2017, the R.I. Department of Health is launching a public health education campaign intended to promote responsible use. The campaign, entitled Rhode Island Responsible, aims to provide adults ages 21 and…...
Report: Ortho Rhode Island settles data breach class action lawsuit for $2.9M
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (180+ words) PROVIDENCE'Ortho Rhode Island has reached a$2.9 million class action settlement with patients whose informationmay havebeencompromised inlast year'scyberattack, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Wednesday. Despite denying the allegations, Ortho RI agreed to the settlement to dismiss the lawsuit. The orthopedic practice announced in…...
Moses Brown Ives House in Providence sells for 2025 record-high $5.6M
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (594+ words) PROVIDENCE " A 10,000-square-foot manor next to Brown University on the East Side of Providence recently sold for $5.6 million, making it the most expensive home sale of 2025 so far in both the city and the county, according to Residential Properties Ltd.,…...
Historic Providence home sells for $2.3M, 2nd highest sale on College Hill for 2025
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (455+ words) PROVIDENCE " A historic home on the East Side of the city with 5,200 square feet of living space recently sold for $2.3 million, making it the second highest single-family home sale on College Hill so far this year, according to Residential Properties…...
East Providence residential condo sells for $1.1M, city’s highest condo sale of 2025
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (408+ words) EAST PROVIDENCE " A residential condominium that was recently constructed in the Riverfront Estates development on the waterfront recently sold for $1.1 million, making it the most expensive condo to sell in the city so far this year, according to Residential Properties…...
Providence City Council leaders, Smiley agree to seek 5.85% tax levy hike
7+ mon, 3+ week ago (876+ words) Alexander Castro is a staff writer for the Rhode Island Current. Join us for an great evening at Aldrich Mansion and celebrate the honorees! Deadline extended to July 2nd Winners will be announced on July 7th. Why specialized treatment matters more than…...