Wed November 22, 2017
Rhode Island Opens $121M Home for Veterans in Bristol
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island has unveiled a new home for veterans on Veterans Day. Democratic Gov. Gina Raimondo hosted the state's Veterans Day ceremony and a traditional ribbon cutting on Nov....
The Associated Press - Fri November 17, 2017
Projected Cost of Delayed Rhode Island Casino Nearly Doubles
TIVERTON, R.I. (AP) — A Rhode Island casino under construction near the border with Massachusetts is expected to open later than originally planned at a cost nearly twice the initial estimate. The casino in Tiverton is now scheduled to open in Oct....
The Associated Press - Fri October 13, 2017
Concrete Slab Falls, Killing Construction Worker
OSHA is investigating the death of a construction worker who police say was killed when a concrete panel fell on him from an aerial lift in Cleveland. The worker has been identified as 56-year-old Joseph Matulis, of Akron, Ohio....
Thu October 12, 2017
Rhode Island Officials Break Ground on $158M Project on Vacant I-195 Land
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) Rhode Island officials have held a ceremonial groundbreaking for a $158 million development on land once occupied by Interstate 195 in Providence. Gov. Gina Raimondo, members of the congressional delegation, legislative leaders and Christina Paxson, Brown University president, were among those on hand to kick off construction on the first phase of the Wexford Innovation Complex....
Thu October 12, 2017
NRI Chamber of Commerce Supports Pawtucket Stadium
At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber voted unanimously to support the proposal for the Ballpark at Slater Mill. "The Chamber's Board reviewed the proposal and saw this as excellent economic development for Pawtucket, Northern Rhode Island and the entire state....
The Associated Press - Tue October 10, 2017
Barge Carrying Crane Sinks in River
Rhode Island officials are investigating after a barge carrying a crane sank in the Providence River. The Providence Fire Department responded to reports of the barge sinking around 4:30 p.m. Oct. 9. The vessel had sunk to the river bottom by 6 p.m....
Emily Buenzle - Wed October 04, 2017
Another State Makes Plans to Win Bid for Amazon's HQ2
Rhode Island has joined the bidding queue for Amazon's second headquarters. According to Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, state officials have teamed up with a new nonprofit group made up of key state civic and business leaders to propose locations throughout the state where Amazon could build its HQ2, the Providence Journal reported....
Thu September 14, 2017
RIDOT Completes South Kingston Road Repairs Early
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) joined with state and local officials to celebrate the early completion of the High Street and Kingstown Road Improvements project in South Kingstown....
Lori Tobias - Thu September 14, 2017
URI Overcomes Unique Challenges to Build New $125M Engineering Complex
When the University of Rhode Island committed to building a new engineering complex, two decisions were obvious. One, five historical buildings, all built in the late 1950s and early 1960s would have to go; and two, the new building needed to be a cutting-edge structure that spoke clearly of its purpose....
Lori Tobias - Fri September 01, 2017
Repairs Under Way on Longest Suspension Bridge in New England
Work is well under way on a project to repair the deck of Rhode Island's Newport/Pell Bridge — at 11,247 ft. long, it is the longest suspension bridge in New England. “This is a major undertaking replacing the deck of this bridge,” said Jim Malachowski, spokesman of the RDW Group, the Providence-based public relations firm representing the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority....
