The R.I. Department of Health has fined and reprimanded a doctor who allegedly performed a laser procedure on the patient’s wrong eye.| Providence Business News
Butler Hospital’s unionized workforce declared Tuesday that they made “movement” on wages and health plan costs to hospital owner Care New England during hours of negotiations last week. Care New England CEO Michael Wagner chose a different noun for the union’s counterproposal in an email he wrote last week: “Ultimatum.” The disconnect between management and […]| Providence Business News
Homeowners are cashing in on years of home equity gains, even as mortgage rates remain elevated. The trend sent cash-out home refinancing activity to a nearly three-year high in the April-June quarter, according to data from home loan data tracker ICE Mortgage Technology. In a cash-out refinance, a homeowner takes out a loan for more […]| Providence Business News
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University School of Law was selected among the top 168 law schools in the U.S. by The Princeton Review on Aug. 6 in the publication’s “Best Law Schools for 2025” listing. RWU Law was the only local law education institution to make the list. The Princeton Review compiled the list of […]| Providence Business News
WARWICK – Maureen A. Murray, an associate business and professional studies professor at the Community College of Rhode Island, was recently named the recipient of the 2025 Teaching Excellence Award by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. Murray received the award, which recognizes educators who exemplify excellence in teaching and dedication to student […]| Providence Business News
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to Nonprofit@PBN.com or Bessette@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event. River party The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will hold its annual Fish Fun(d) Fundraiser and Celebration on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Farm Fresh […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Three local colleges and universities have been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural list ranking the top 50 higher education institutions across the U.S. The professional industry social media platform announced Tuesday that it launched its new top colleges rankings to identify schools across the country that best set graduates up for long-term success. LinkedIn […]| Providence Business News
NEWPORT – A 4,500-square-foot home that was constructed in 2022 next to Easton Pond recently sold for $4.1 million, according to public records. The two-story home at 164 Eustis Ave. contains four bedrooms, four full bathrooms and one half-bathroom. The custom home, which also comes with views of the Atlantic Ocean, features an open floor […]| Providence Business News