Treasurer Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor Angel Taveras have joined the calls for payday lending reform efforts, and both will participate in a roundtable discussion on the issue. “The time has come to protect Rhode Islanders from the econonúc threa... »
Curt Spalding, a former director of Save the Bay, and the current regional administrator for the US Environmental Protection Agency has offered this statement about the passing of Providence Journal environmental reporter Peter Lord: Many of us at EPA ... »
Entrepreneurship is thriving in Providence’s Latino community – and without much encouragement or assistance from the city government and other established institutions. “The growth of Latino small businesses in Providence has occurred organically,” Ke... »
Good news for local bunnies: The Roger Williams Park Zoo has teamed up with biologists from around the state to help save the New England Cottontail Rabbit. Back in September [WPRI] reported that the bunny was bordering on extinction . Researchers coul... »
195 District Commission Meeting, January 30th. »
By Kate BramsonPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Commercial real estate experts, planners and local nonprofit leaders will address the Route 195 Redevelopment District Commission on Monday at its next regular meeting. The commission is expected to hear presentations... »
Today is Museum Community Day (11am to 3pm) at the Museum of… »
Featuring paths weaving through gardens, an award-winning zoo and historical structures such as the Temple to Music and an antique-style Bandstand, Roger Williams Park makes for a leisurely, whimsical day off of College Hill. A 15-minute drive from cam... »
