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Gov McKee names William Tsonos to lead Rhode Island biotech hub
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (194+ words) Gov. Dan McKee has picked William'Tsonos to chair the Rhode Island Life Science Hub, the group tasked with promoting biotech in state. Tsonos, president of Beacon Bank and a member of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board of Directors, replaces…...
How much has your RI city spent on snow removal this winter? What we found.
13+ hour, 35+ min ago (101+ words) A record-breaking snowy winter has caused many Rhode Island cities and towns to exceed their snow removal budgets. Providence has spent approximately $7 million, more than triple its $2.2 million ... How much has your RI city spent on snow removal this winter?...
Reach Out and Read RI creates readers from birth. Here's how.
4+ day, 14+ hour ago (423+ words) The Providence Journal and United Way of Rhode Island have'partnered to highlight the state's nonprofits. Each week, a nonprofit identified by United Way will be spotlighted in the Providence Sunday Journal, and the United Way will share how it supports…...
Mémère's brings classic French cuisine to Providence. What to eat.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (161+ words) Michael and Regina Lester bring their hospitality and the classics to a new French restaurant in downtown Providence. Me'me're's brings classic French cuisine to Providence. What to eat. Me'me're's, the new restaurant from the family that brought Providence The Dorrance,…...
Over 62 years old? RI bill would allow seniors to defer property taxes
2+ week, 1+ day ago (109+ words) Rhode Island lawmakers are again considering a bill designed to help senior citizens stay in their houses by deferring payment of their property taxes. Over 62 years old? RI bill would allow seniors to defer property taxes The bill has no…...
Rhode Island women's basketball wins A-10 regular-season championship
2+ week, 2+ day ago (141+ words) It was all Rams in Feb. 28's 72-48 rout of visiting George Washington, followed by cutting the nets down for the second time in four years. Rhode Island women's basketball wins A-10 regular-season championship SOUTH KINGSTOWN " What was a peerless achievement in…...
Amid rough season, Providence coach Kim English 'deaf to outside noise"
2+ week, 4+ day ago (368+ words) Providence fans became accustomed to reaching the postseason under former coach Ed Cooley " seven times in a 12-year stretch. Amid rough season, Providence coach Kim English 'deaf to outside noise' PROVIDENCE " Wednesday night's game was more than just a Big…...
Providence trash pickup delayed after record blizzard
3+ week, 11+ hour ago (253+ words) Trash pickup in Providence has been put on a two-day delay as it will take plows multiple days to get to all city streets, according to an email from the Norelys Consuegra, the director of the mayor's center for city…...
Blizzard winds hit hurricane strength in Rhode Island. See speeds
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (97+ words) The winds from the blizzard have reached hurricane strength in Rhode Island. Here's where they've been the strongest. Blizzard winds hit hurricane strength in Rhode Island. See speeds Snow's not the only thing Rhode Island has to worry about with…...
'Peak blizzard conditions' bring RI 20+ inches of snow, 50,000 outages
3+ week, 7+ hour ago (715+ words) A powerful storm with "peak blizzard conditions" pummeled Rhode Island Sunday into Monday, Feb. 22 to 23. Forecasters had predicted the storm'could rival the Blizzard of '78, and preliminary snow totals suggested that was likely. More than 20 inches of snow had fallen in…...