Woonsocket-based CVS Health has agreed to acquire a provider of nursing home pharmacy services. The acquisition of Omnicare expands a growing line of…
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Elorza Says Further Steps Needed to Stabilize Providence’s Finances
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Thursday an independent analysis shows Rhode Island’s capital city will face a stream of annual structural deficits…
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State Approves New Bachelor’s Degree Granting Institution
There’s a new school where Rhode Islanders can receive a Bachelor’s degree. The school is aimed at students working to complete a degree they started…
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Memorial Day Weekend To See Highest Travel Volume In 10 Years
About 33 million people nationwide will travel this Memorial Day weekend by car, according to AAA. Robert Sinclair, AAA’s Northeast region spokesman,…
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Rising Tide: Going To A Four-Day Work Week To Save Jobs
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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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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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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Rhode Island Continues To Struggle To Provide Adequate Affordable Housing
Rhode Island falls short providing adequate affordable housing to its lower-income residents. The report comes from the advocacy non-profit National Low…
