Rhode Island officials are scrambling after being surprised by the news that the iconic toy-maker and entertainment company Hasbro is considering moving its headquarters out of state. “It’s all hands on deck to keep Hasbro in Pawtucket,” Governor Dan McKee said in a statement. McKee said Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and he are seeking a […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 13, 2024
Say it with me now: triskaidekaphobia. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY OF THE WEEK: For all the yak about cranky Rhode Islanders […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For December 6
Question of the Week: If Pawtucket can enjoy brighter prospects, can the same thing happen in other investment-starved Rhode Island communities? Read on for more on that. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here […]
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Bonus Q&A: Grebien On Pawtucket Development, Pension, His Political Future & More
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins Bonus Q&A to discuss additional questions about the city’s $400 million development plan; pension costs; his political future and more.
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Political Roundtable: Grebien On Pawtucket’s $400M Development Plan And How Impeachment Is Playing
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien joins Political Roundtable to discuss the newly announced $400 million development plan in that city, and how Pawtucket voters view the issue of impeachment.
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New Soccer Arena Is Part Of $400M Development Plan Unveiled In Pawtucket
Pawtucket and state officials unveiled Monday $400 million in proposed development spread over three sites, including a new 7500-seat soccer arena on the banks of the Seekonk River.
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Political Roundtable: Kallman On Pawtucket’s Outlook & Why She Loves The City
Pawtucket City Councilor Meghan Kallman joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for a better economy in that city; why she loves Pawtucket; and the arrival in RI of the state’s next education commissioner.
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One Square Mile Pawtucket: Mayor Grebien Wrestles With A Series Of Challenges
Our series One Square Mile Pawtucket continues with a look at the city’s mayor, Don Grebien. He’s led Pawtucket as it confronts a series of challenges, including the closing of Memorial Hospital and the impending departure of the PawSox. The question now is, how much difference can a mayor make in sparking a brighter future […]
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PawSox Unveil Effort To Boost Attendance Before Move To Worcester
On a spring-like winter day, with renewed evidence of the supremacy of New England teams fresh in the minds of sports fans across the region, PawSox Vice Chairman Mike Tamburro acknowledged the metaphorical cloud parked over McCoy Stadium.
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RI, Pawtucket Officials Pledge New Beginning After PawSox
Top state and city officials addressed the breakdown of a deal to keep the Red Sox’s top farm team, and how they plan to move forward with efforts to revitalize Pawtucket.