Providence Business News

Providence Business News, often referred to as PBN, is a weekly publication that highlights business developments and the economy in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts. The paper was established in March 1986 by Robert C. Bergenheim, who was also serving as the publisher of the Boston Business Journal at the time. PBN released its inaugural issue in May of the same year. For a significant part of its journey, the paper has been under the leadership of Robert's son, Roger C. Bergenheim, as publisher.

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Ocean Lawn Lane home in Newport sold for $7.9M

4 days ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

NEWPORT – A 9,524-square-foot stone and shingled home that was once part of the historic Firestone Estate recently became the city’s highest sale since September 2024. Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty announced Tuesday that the home at 10 Ocean Law Lane, located within the gated Ocean Lawn community, has been sold for $7.9 million. Already a Subscriber?
McCoy Stadium time capsules contained longest game memorabilia, city documents

4 days ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

PAWTUCKET – Autographed baseballs, an official Pawtucket Red Sox program and a “prosperity letter” signed by then-city Mayor Thomas P. McCoy were among several contents unveiled Monday afternoon by city officials at the site where McCoy Stadium once stood. The items commemorating local baseball history were once sealed for generations and buried both within McCoy’s Already a Subscriber?
PBN unveils 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island

5 days ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

PROVIDENCE – Twenty-seven organizations have been named as honorees in Providence Business News’ 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards program. All the honorees for this year’s annual program – which is now in its 14th year – will be recognized during a ceremony at the Providence Marriott Downtown on Aug 7 at 9 a.m. Already a Subscriber?
East Providence Fire Department becomes first in U.S. to use non-PFAS turnout gear

6 days ago | pbn.com | Katie Castellani

EAST PROVIDENCE – The East Providence Fire Department recently became the first in the country to purchase and use non-PFAS turnout gear throughout the department. PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are chemicals often used to make gear water- and stain-resistant, but they have increasingly been linked to health problems such as cancer.
Five Questions With: Dr. Arshad Iqbal

6 days ago | pbn.com | Katie Castellani

June is considered National Migraine and Headache Awareness Month. Dr. Arshad Iqbal, chief of Kent County Memorial Hospital’s Division of Neurology and Department of Medicine, medical director of Kent’s stroke program and assistant professor of clinical neurosciences at Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School, spoke with Providence Business News about headaches and migraines. PBN: Why Already a Subscriber?
Southcoast Health adds 5 providers to community health system

6 days ago | pbn.com | Katie Castellani

PROVIDENCE – Southcoast Health recently welcomed five new providers, the health system announced. The providers are joining the family medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, and vascular surgery specialties.
New England Donor Services launches medical student summer immersion program

6 days ago | pbn.com | Katie Castellani

PROVIDENCE – New England Donor Services recently announced the inaugural class of the Galen V. Henderson, MD Stimulate Equity, Education and Diversity Program. The program runs from June 2 to July 24 and is an immersive experience for medical students of diverse backgrounds to learn more about fairness in organ donation and transplantation in health care.
Met School educators vote to unionize, join NEARI

1 week ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

PROVIDENCE – More than 80 educators at The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center have voted to unionize and become members of the National Education Association Rhode Island, the statewide teachers union announced Friday. NEARI says The Met School’s 83 educators work as advisors, teachers and professional support to students in customizing their learning plans Already a Subscriber?
Godfrey appointed Sojourner House's new board chair

1 week ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

PROVIDENCE – The former longtime R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. executive director was recently appointed Sojourner House’s new board chairperson. The domestic violence survivors advocacy organization announced June 17 that Richard Godfrey will become the new head of its board of directors. Godfrey succeeds Kersti Yllo, who served on Sojourner House’s board since 2017. Already a Subscriber?
Costigan appointed CCRI's new full-time president

1 week ago | pbn.com | James Bessette

CRANSTON – After two years leading the Community College of Rhode Island on an interim basis, Rosemary A. Costigan now has the president’s job permanently. The R.I. Council on Postsecondary Education on June 18 unanimously approved Costigan to be the state community college’s full-time top leader. R.I. Office of the Postsecondary Commissioner spokesperson Beth Bailey Already a Subscriber?