University of Rhode Island Named Best Public University in New England for Second Year

The University of Rhode Island has been named the top public university in New England for the second consecutive year, according to the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings released Monday. URI also climbed to...

Gregory Arakelian of Mott & Chace Sotheby’s Brokers $3.9M Sale of 3 Iconic Rhode Island Properties

Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the $3.9 million sale of three landmark Rhode Island properties that long housed Lila Delman Real Estate offices: 3 Memorial Blvd. in Newport, 369 South Main Street in Providence, and 19...

Forbes Global Properties Welcomes Rhode Island’s Flagship Real Estate Advisors to its Network

Forbes Global Properties announces that Flagship Real Estate Advisors has joined its network. Responsible for more than 8,500 successful transactions with a total sales volume of over $3 billion, the firm will exclusively represent Forbes Global...

Rhode Island district court denies drug company efforts to block state’s 340B contract pharmacy law 

The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island Sept. 30 denied motions from AbbVie and Novartis seeking a preliminary injunction against the state’s law protecting 340B pricing for contract pharmacy arrangements. The two companies were...

US economic report: Connecticut economy grew 4.6% in Q2

Connecticut’s economy expanded 4.6% in the second quarter, driven by strong performances from the critical manufacturing and finance and insurance sectors, according to a federal agency. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis’ quarterly report also...

Volusia Business News: Just got to keep working and you don't stop

For you retired folks from the frozen north who are looking forward to your first winter without snow here in the Sunshine State, there is a caveat. The construction never stops, not even with the time change. If you move into a subdivision where...

More than Medicaid, Medicare at risk: Program for working-class Rhode Islanders has been cut

By Rep. JUNE S. SPEAKMAN and Sen. PAMELA J. LAURIA Last month, enrollment notices began going out to 45,000 Rhode Islanders that announce dramatic increases in the cost of their health insurance policies. These individuals and families are not...

Aging wisely in Rhode Island

By Ann Martini "You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old,” the comedian George Burns once said. If you know who Burns is, you might be heading toward what was once called “your golden years.” At a time when youth tend to...

All In One Accounting Announces Strategic Acquisition of New Economy

EAGAN, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 2, 2025-- All In One Accounting, the strategic accounting team for mission-driven nonprofits and growth-minded entrepreneurs, today announced the acquisition of New Economy, a Rhode Island-based accounting firm...

Philippines: One Visaya Gaming Corporation loses licence as shares drop 6%

Licence change affects operations and market performance. By Gambling Insider Key points: - One Visaya Gaming Corporation’s (OVG) business-to-consumer licence has been revoked due to KYC violations, prompting the closure of its Bigwin29 casino...

Judge says construction of large offshore wind farm near Rhode Island can resume

A federal judge ruled on Monday that work can resume on Revolution Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind farm near Rhode Island. Construction on the project had been halted since Aug. 22, when the Trump administration issued a stop-work...

Corcoran Expands to Rhode Island With Launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty

Corcoran Group LLC has announced the continued expansion of its affiliate network with the launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty, operating across Rhode Island’s coastal enclaves. Led by broker/owner Matthew Antonio, the firm will serve clients...

One Neighborhood Builders gets $3M loan from Rhode Island Foundation for apartment development

EAST PROVIDENCE – One Neighborhood Builders has secured a $3 million loan from the Rhode Island Foundation for the first phase of its Center City Apartments development in the city. The loan announced Wednesday allows the nonprofit to secure...

Pick-your-own pumpkins at these 8 Rhode Island patches this fall

Rhode Island offers numerous farms for pick-your-own pumpkins and other fall activities. Many pumpkin patches also feature attractions like corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos. Visitors can often purchase seasonal treats such as apple cider...

Bank sponsors financial literacy program in schools

Washington Trust announced last week that it is sponsoring free financial education classroom materials and training for 29 public middle and high schools throughout Rhode Island for the fourth consecutive year. Teachers can access free digital...

Chaos takes a holiday: Powell brings voice of reason to Rhode Island

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza last week was the place to be for Rhode Island’s political and business leaders as they joined one of the first public appearances by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell since the Fed’s quarter-point cut in the federal...

URI Police receive first-ever accreditation from Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission

Posted on September 30, 2025 Updated on September 30, 2025 The University’s law enforcement agency joins ranks of other police departments in Rhode Island participating in the accreditation program. KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 30, 2025 – The University...

Former prosecutor Keith Hoffmann launches bid for Rhode Island attorney general

Keith Hoffmann, who worked in a series of different roles in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office, formally announced Tuesday his campaign to be the state’s next attorney general. Hoffmann, 38, until recently served as director of policy in...

NBC 10 I-Team: What to expect with upcoming cannabis shop expansion in Rhode Island

More than three years after Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis, the process to pick up to 24 more dispensaries is now underway. The application window is open until the end of the year. It comes after the Rhode Island Cannabis Control...

Financial crisis leaves N.H. school district in limbo

Soon, more details emerged: The 1,500-student district was struggling to pay critical bills for payroll and health benefits and was facing “a massive deficit, anywhere between $1 and $5 million,” according to Heather Whitney, chair of the...