Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects

By MICHAEL HILL More and more, big arrays of lithium-ion batteries are being hooked up to electrical grids around the U.S. to store power that can be discharged in times of high demand. But as more energy storage is added, residents in some places...

Government shutdown, Rhode Island pushes back against ‘Trump Grants’ 

Rhode Island lawmakers are pushing back against the Republican-led proposal to rename Workforce Pell Grants as “Trump Grants” as the government shut down on Wednesday, Oct. 1. The United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C. The building is...

Moving to Rhode Island for Work? Here’s What You Need to Know

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the U.S., but it offers plenty of opportunities for those considering a career move. With a mix of coastal charm, a growing economy, and easy access to nearby metropolitan areas, the Ocean State has become...

Construction activity still strong, as headwinds prevail

Photo: South Burlington City Center. VermontBiz photo. VermontBiz Large infrastructure projects on interstates, highways, side roads and downtowns are a headache when you’re running late, or are running early and are about to be late. Some...

An ultimate fall weekend in Providence, Rhode Island

I believe that Providence is the most West Coast city on the East Coast, but with a salty New England twist. That’s not to breeze over the city’s history (the racketeering mayor, the relocation of rivers, a decades-long revitalization) or its...

Pulaski State Park Is an Underrated Rhode Island Park That Will Surprise You This Fall

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...

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...

What Mining for Water in the Andean Desert Reveals About “Green” Capitalism

A high-­altitude desert plateau traverses Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile. I am on the Chilean side, in the passenger seat of a Jeep, along with two other researchers. The afternoon air is thin and brisk, but the sun is piercing—­a combination I am...

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...

The Best Fudge Shop In Every State

Even if you don't have a sweet tooth, you've probably tried fudge before. Whether you prefer a quick two-ingredient fudge or a complex recipe with more ingredients than you can count, it is an absolutely delicious treat. It originated in the U.S....

Rhode Island College opens new cybersecurity simulation classroom

PROVIDENCE – A new “cyber range” classroom recently concluded construction at Rhode Island College’s Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technologies. The range uses IBM technology and can accommodate 24 users at a time, with four workstations...

Trump administration terminates funding for dozens of New England energy projects

As part of a seemingly targeted effort by the Trump administration to slash funding for blue states, the Department of Energy this week canceled funding for dozens of New England energy projects. About 30 awards were canceled in Massachusetts,...

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...

URI to pay over $150,000 to play football at Centreville Bank Stadium in 2026

PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WJAR) — The University of Rhode Island is set to pay thousands of dollars to play at Centreville Bank Stadium next season. According to records obtained by NBC 10, the university and the stadium ownership group reached an...

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...

Cumberland, R.I., begins construction of new elementary

Officials in Cumberland, Rhode Island, have broken ground on a new B.F. Norton Elementary School, the first new school construction in town in 55 years. The Valley Breeze reports that Cumberland School Superintendent Phil Thornton Phil Thornton...

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...

Trump isn't helping Delaware's energy costs. How we can lower them 

President Donald Trump promised he’d bring down energy costs and secure our “energy dominance” — but if you’re a Delawarean who’s looked at their bills recently, you know costs are climbing. Unfortunately, now our president is throttling American...

Trump To Cancel Biden-Era Green Energy Grants, but Only for Blue States

This week, amid a government shutdown, President Donald Trump and his administration are trying to capitalize on the situation. "Trump has made clear he's looking to use this opportunity to make more permanent cuts to the federal work force and...