Posts Tagged ‘Business’
The Miriam Hospital to replace 100+ year old building. New emergency dept, inpatient units.
The Miriam Hospital Secures Approval for Renovation Project The Miriam Hospital will update both the emergency department (ED) and the hospital’s inpatient units with critical upgrades to meet the growing needs of our community. The Hospital has received Certificate of Need (CoN) approval based on a recommendation of the Health Services Council to the Department…
Read MoreFr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., named Executive Vice President of Providence College
Providence College (PC) President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. has announced that Fr. Thomas More Garrett, O.P., has been appointed to serve as his new executive vice president (EVP) for Mission/Chief Operating Officer. EVP serves as the second in command at the College. Fr. Thomas’ appointment comes following the recent retirement of Ann Manchester-Molak ’75,…
Read MoreOur Networking pick of the week – RI Recommends TONIGHT
TONIGHT come to the RI Recommends Networking Event from 5:30 to 8pm (Feb. 11th) at The Jefferson Speakeasy, 137 Kilvert Street in Warwick, RI. Connect with Rhode Island’s vibrant professional community, including business owners, content creators, entrepreneurs, and local professionals looking to expand their networks. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and access to a cash bar in the sophisticated atmosphere of The Jefferson Speakeasy.…
Read MoreIn turbulent times, stick to the facts – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts.” – Abraham Lincoln In George Orwell’s 1949 novel, 1984, a dystopian, authoritarian society exists in continuous…
Read MoreWhat you need to last 2 weeks in an emergency – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer, author of EverydayCheapskate Let’s face it: Life loves to throw curveballs when you least expect it. One day you’re breezing through your to-do list, and the next, you’re staring at your flashlight like it’s the Holy Grail because the power’s out and you have no idea where the batteries are.…
Read MoreSuper Bowl LIX – what steals the show this year
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Philadelphia Eagles – it’s all about YOU! Well… it’s about a lot of other things, too. For some it will be about the game, the score. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce. For others, the bet. Then there’s the food. The camaraderie. The big biz of it all. The team colors. The…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week ending Feb. 8, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Fire at Hill Funeral Home in East Greenwich – home will be demolished and rebuilt – no bodies were involved Maine offshore wind projects acknowledge they will not meet their 2030 goal of generating power The Providence nightlife scene has a $990 million economic impact on Rhode Island, according to Mayor Bret Smiley…
Read MoreEPA Excellence Award in Rhode Island goes to Cranston’s Water Pollution Control Facility
The City of Cranston Water Pollution Control Facility has been honored as the recipient of the 2024 EPA Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation and Maintenance Excellence Award for the state of Rhode Island. This recognition was presented during an awards ceremony held in Boston on January 30, where the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) New…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Stone Harbour condo, Lila Delman Compass, $2,415,000
Lila Delman Compass announces the sale of 345 Thames Street, Unit 503N in Bristol’s Stone Harbour complex for $2,415,000. Alyce Wright, Sales Associate of Lila Delman Compass’ Newport Office, represented the Seller in this transaction. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, Alyce is the top realtor in Rhode Island for the…
Read MoreTaking advantage of energy company programs to improve home energy efficiency
By: Rhode Island Energy Energy costs can be one of the largest expenses families have to pay annually. According to the Sense Consumer Energy Insights Report of 2023, 80 percent of U.S. homeowners have tried to reduce electricity consumption and 42 percent are very interested in finding ways to use less energy in their homes.…
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