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How much does RI's payroll system owe employees? Why they have no idea
22+ hour, 48+ min ago (105+ words) The state is now asking workers to attest to how much they "believe" they are missing in pay in an effort to "expedite" making them whole. How much does RI's payroll system owe employees? Why they have no idea You've…...
Providence women's basketball outlasts DePaul, extend streak to 4 wins
3+ day, 10+ min ago (542+ words) PROVIDENCE "It'sbeen three decades since the Providence women have enjoyed a run like this in the Big East." TheFriarsentered Wednesday night looking for a fourth straight conference win and were reminded down the stretch just how difficult a proposition that…...
Should RI pet stores stop selling parrots? A new bill ruffles feathers
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (127+ words) A bill that would mostly ban the sale of parrots at pet stores in Rhode Island is under consideration by the House Corporations Committee. Should RI pet stores stop selling parrots? A new bill ruffles feathers The bill would allow…...
ECER Inc – RI Launches Dedicated Electronics Recycling Pickup Service in Providence, Rhode Island
1+ week, 1+ day ago (754+ words) Providence businesses deserve a reliable electronics recycling partner that understands local needs and can schedule pickups efficiently," said a spokesperson for ECER Inc " RI. This dedicated pickup program was built to help organizations stay organized, recycle responsibly, and move forward…...
New restaurants in Providence, Warren; rooftop reopening at Blu Violet
1+ week, 4+ day ago (91+ words) One of the few rooftop restaurants and bars in Providence has reopened after a redesign. A new restaurant opened on Valley Street. Coming soon is a cafe in Newport. But the big news is that the Water ... New restaurants in…...
Could a blood test detect Alzheimer’s risk? A RI company wants to know.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (150+ words) EAST PROVIDENCE " Alzheimer's, a neurodegenerative disease, is the primary cause of dementia in the United States. In Rhode Island, more than one in 10 adults over age 65 " about 22,000 " have the ... Could a blood test detect Alzheimer's risk? A RI company wants…...
From grocery stores to grand juries, what RI's top office-holders want.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (112+ words) The legislative asks include more money for the Victim Compensation Fund, consumer protections for grocery shoppers and same-day voter registration. From grocery stores to grand juries, what RI's top office-holders want. So much legislation. So many conflicting arguments. Will this…...
RI businesses close, students plan walkout for National Shutdown/ICE Out protests
3+ week, 20+ hour ago (352+ words) A nationwide protest against the Trump administration's immigration actions and the killing of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal immigration agents had a significant presence in Rhode Island on Jan. 30, including a sizeable protest planned at the State House that…...
Power play: RI candidates on utility bills and McKee's rate relief plan
3+ week, 5+ day ago (120+ words) Given the sore point that rising energy bills have been for Rhode Islanders in recent years, McKee's decision to place ratepayer relief at the center of his 2026 policy agenda makes sense, even if it ... Power play: RI candidates on utility…...
Rhode Island basketball stuns George Mason in its best win of the season
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1007+ words) SOUTH KINGSTOWN " About to be snowed in, Rhode Island basketball fans got in and out of the Ryan Center in time to see their team's best victory of the season on Saturday. Continuing their climb out of a rough start…...