Johnson and Wales University is set to become Rhode Island’s first tobacco-free college campus by July 2016. The university will be the 30th campus in…
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State, Union Lawyers Call for Judge to Approve RI Pension Settlement
A multi-day hearing to determine the fairness of the proposed state pension settlement started in Superior Court Wednesday. Fewer than 70 current state…
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Vermont Sen. Sanders to Formally Announce Presidential Campaign Next Week
Bernie Sanders, Vermont’s left-leaning independent U.S. Senator, is launching his long shot Democratic nomination presidential campaign next Tuesday …
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Multi-Million Dollar Proposal For I-195 Land Could Bring Health And Science Sector Jobs
There’s a new proposal to develop part of the former I-195 land. The project could bring in long sought-after jobs in the science and health sectors….
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Providence Foundation Supports Downtown PawSox Stadium
Citing economic benefits, the foundation’s Board of Trustees have voted to endorse the proposed relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium…
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A Climate Chat With Sen. Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse delivered his 100th climate address this week on the Senate floor. He’s inviting people to join him in a Google Hangout video…
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Funeral Arrangements Announced For Jim Skeffington
Funeral arrangements are set for longtime Providence lawyer Jim Skeffington. Skeffington became the president of the Pawtucket Red Sox as part of the…
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Newport Tennis Hall Of Fame Museum Reopens Wednesday Following $3M Renovation
After being closed for six months, the International Tennis Hall of Fame Museum reopens Wednesday, following a $3 million renovation. For a more in…
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2nd Story’s “Entertaining Mr. Sloane” Offers A Dim View Of The World
British playwright Joe Orton is probably best remembered for his loopy yet fiery comedy’s “Loot” and “What the Butler Saw”. But his seminal piece was …
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Hearing On Fairness Of State Pension Settlement Set To Begin Wednesday
A multi-day hearing to assess the fairness of the state’s proposed pension settlement is scheduled to start Wednesday in Superior Court. Most of the…
