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Providence firefighters’ union chief steps down unexpectedly
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (239+ words) The president of the Providence firefighters" union quietly stepped away from his leadership post last month, and a special election has been called to replace him. Ernest Sprague had only been president of Providence Fire Fighters IAFF Local 799 since October…...
Providence AYF “Varantian” Chapter hosts annual V-Ball bringing together members and community
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (233+ words) After dinner was served the program continued with additional speakers. ARF Adviser Kenar Charchaflian spoke about the dedication and growth she has seen since she joined the Providence community. Junior President Peter Zaytounian followed, highlighting the accomplishments of the junior…...
Coventry Structured Investments Supports Centurion Foundation's Acquisition of Two Rhode Island Hospitals
8+ hour, 46+ min ago (795+ words) CSI [patiently] helped to enable The Centurion Foundation's acquisition of Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital Throughout the process, CSI worked collaboratively with Centurion and all relevant parties to support a successful outcome for these hospitals,…...
State-Wide MLS Deploys RealReports and Taxshot for 6,000+ Rhode Island Real Estate Professionals
22+ hour, 54+ min ago (732+ words) We built RealReports to give real estate professionals a clearer, faster way to understand any property," said James Rogers, CEO of RealReports. Partnering with State-Wide MLS allows us to bring that vision to thousands of Rhode Island real estate agents,…...
RI's truck toll system is legal, but needs a $19M rebuild to start collecting
11+ hour, 28+ min ago (706+ words) Rhode Island's truck toll network will need to be rebuilt before it can re-launch, the Department of Transportation's new chief said, a process expected to take at least a year. The system was shut down by a since-overturned court ruling…...
Cannabis regulators back ban on THC drinks in RI bars and restaurants
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (820+ words) A slide from a Rhode Island Hospitality Association training module for employees at bars and restaurants. (Screenshot) For a year, Rhode Island bars and restaurants had the opportunity to secure a license from the state's now-defunct Office of Cannabis Regulation…...
These women played a key role in RI's early years. Who to know.
13+ min ago (831+ words) As the nation prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, The Providence Journal and Newport Daily News are celebrating the women who played key roles in the early years before and just after the…...
Should former ICE agents patrol RI as cops? Why a new bill says no.
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (103+ words) Should former ICE agents be allowed to police Rhode Islanders? A new bill to ban those hires is already facing major pushback. Should former ICE agents patrol RI as cops? Why a new bill says no. Law enforcement officials in…...
Providence College athletic director details search for new men’s basketball head coach
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (293+ words) PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) " After Providence College officially announced its split with men's basketball head coach Kim English on Friday, Athletic Director Steve Napolillo stood in front of the local media on Monday to answer questions about the future. There were some…...
Providence firefighter seriously hurt after fall down elevator shaft on Federal Hill
23+ hour, 31+ min ago (56+ words) Fire officials say the firefighter was helping people trapped in an elevator at an Atwells Avenue housing complex during a power outage when he fell down the shaft. Fire officials say the firefighter was helping people trapped in an elevator…...