Citizens Bank In East Providence's Rumford Neighborhood Closing

Nearby Citizens Bank branches on Newport and East avenues in Pawtucket will remain open.

Lighthouse Sponsors Welcomed

Friends of Lighthouse Seek Sipportof Local Businesses and Organizations

Stop & Shop Opens Food Pantry At East Providence High School

To open the food pantry, Stop & Shop donated $25,000 to stock the shelves with food for East Providence students and their families.

City Rolls Out RI Rebounds Ventilation Program For Small Businesses

The program is a statewide effort to improve indoor air quality in an effort to reduce the transmission rate of COVID-19.

East Providence High Schoolers Can Work Out For Free At Planet Fitness

East Providence teens can work out at Planet Fitness for free May 16 through Aug. 31 as part of the gym's High School Summer Pass program.

East Providence Mayor Pushing For More Small Business Loans

Mayor Roberto DaSilva said he's looking to expand the loan program by allocating funds from the sale of the Platt Watters school property.

East Providence Gets $100K 'Take It Outside' Grant

The grant will be dispersed to small businesses for eligible outdoor accommodations.

Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In East Providence

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses in Rhode Island pull themselves out of the pandemic.

Ground Broken On Giant Apartment, Retail Complex In E. Providence

The complex on Newport Avenue will have 142 apartment units, a gas station, a convenience store and 19,000 square feet of commercial space.

Genesis Settles Discrimination Case In RI, MA Nursing Homes

Federal authorities said Genesis HealthCare Inc. denied nursing home admission to people struggling with opioid addiction.

These East Providence Area Restaurants Got Revitalization Funds

East Providence area restaurants were helped by a federal program as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Which East Providence Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in East Providence.

The Sacred Cow In East Providence To Celebrate Grand Opening

A ribbon cutting ceremony will take place Saturday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m.

East Providence McDonald's To Host Lt. Governor For Hiring Event

The event will take place Wednesday, June 16 from 10-10:30 a.m.

East Providence Area Bankruptcy Filings Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

There was a dramatic change in bankruptcy filings across the country last year. Here are the numbers for Providence County.

How Reliable Is Your Rhode Island Power Utility?

See how well the utility provider for the East Providence area and across RI serves their customers.

Teamsters Local 251 Of E Providence Rally Against Wholesaler Deal

Union members have successfully rallied against a beer wholesaler deal to sell McLaughlin & Moran to C & C distributors.

Businesses Respond To The Extension Of Rhode Island's Pause

The one-week extension of the statewide pause sustains restrictions and forced closures for many businesses.

East Providence Companies Given $75m in Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 483 companies and helped protect 5,160 jobs in East Providence.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Locals In East Providence

Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 28 this year, helps local businesses in East Providence overcome pandemic hardships.

RI Businesses Receive High Marks For Coronavirus Rules Compliance

The Department of Health said more than 250 businesses in the state received perfect scores during the latest round of checks.

PACE-RI To Relocate To East Providence

The non-profit health plan for seniors has purchased the property at 10 Tripps Lane.

RI Reopening: East Providence Local Business Directory

Update your customers on your services and hours for the reopening of RI's economy starting this weekend with this handy guide.

Coronavirus: East Providence Businesses Awarded $45K In Loans

The East Providence Mayor's Office said $45,500 of $150,000 available in the program has been awarded to 11 small businesses in the city.

East Providence Local Business Guide: What's Open or Closed?

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Coronavirus: No Mask, No Service In East Providence

City ordinance gives businesses right to refuse entry to customers not wearing cloth face coverings starting Wednesday.

East Providence Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for East Providence Businesses. Here's how to get listed:

Coronavirus: East Providence Emergency Small Business Fund

East Providence promoting two small business loan programs that include no interest and no payments for at least six months.

Coronavirus: East Providence Looks To Survey Small Businesses

East Providence and the East Providence Chamber of Commerce are looking to gauge the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on small businesses.

Aldersbridge Communities Announces New Trustees

Aldersbridge Communities announces three new distinguished members have been elected to its Board of Trustees.

RI Philharmonic Orchestra adds board members & staff

Orchestra and Music School welcomes 2 board members & 4 new staff

Toys R Us Collapse Hurts Rhode Island-Based Hasbro

Toy maker Hasbro, based in Pawtucket, said it lost more than $133 million in revenue in the first quarter of 2018.

Rhode Island-Based Hasbro Starts Toy Recycling Program

Hasbro, based in Pawtucket, now offers a national recycling program that will turn used toys into park benches and flower pots.

East Providence Raid At Cleaning Company

Authorities raided Martins Maintenance in East Providence.

Amazon Passes On RI For HQ2

Only one New England site - Boston - made the top 20 list.

Care New England & Partners Still In Talks

The merger is still alive, both Care New England and Partners HealthCare said Wednesday.

Care New England Will Continue Pension Contributions

The commitment should avoid a situation similar to what happened to the Fatima and St. Joseph Hospital pensions, a spokesman indicated.

Extended Stay America Unveils Redesigned Hotel In EP

The completely renovated property offers guests a transformed extended stay, the company says.

EP Artist's Oil Painting Chosen For Holiday Card

Amica's annual Thanksgiving cards are well known to customers. This year, the artist is from East Providence and RISD.

Gas Prices Up 4 Cents: AAA

The survey showed prices of regular unleaded averaged $2.73 a gallon in Rhode Island.