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AMP arena nearing completion of near- $20 million upgrade

AMP arena nearing completion of near- $20 million upgrade

A summer-long overhaul of the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence is nearing completion, and Governor Dan McKee led reporters on a tour to highlight technology upgrades, 400 additional seats and a new roof on the arena popularly known as “The AMP”.

RI bank charged with redlining agrees to $9 million settlement

RI bank charged with redlining agrees to $9 million settlement

The federal government has settled redlining charges with the oldest community bank in the nation, saying Washington Trust Company will pay $9 million to resolve charges that “it engaged in a pattern or practice of lending discrimination by redlining majority-Black and Hispanic neighborhoods in Rhode Island.”

Once defaced, Christopher Columbus statue finds a new home

Once defaced, Christopher Columbus statue finds a new home

By Steve Klamkin WPRO News A statue of Christopher Columbus that became the subject of contention in Providence has a new home on an island in Johnston, where surveillance cameras will be used to protect it from vandalism. Cleaned of the red paint that covered the statue twice in recent years, the statue was hoisted…

 
 
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Hello, Gorgeous: National Tour of Funny Girl is a Beautiful Thing

Hello, Gorgeous: National Tour of Funny Girl is a Beautiful Thing

By Kimberly Rau The national tour of the revival of “Funny Girl” kicked off in Providence this week, and while you may read this after the show has left Rhode Island, just know that if you have the chance to see it anywhere else along the way, you should. Fanny Brice is an aspiring star…

Topdog/Underdog a Strong Opener at Gamm

Topdog/Underdog a Strong Opener at Gamm

By Kimberly Rau Gamm opened its 2023-24 season with Topdog/Underdog, setting the bar very high for the rest of the year with Suzan-Lori Parks’ powerful two-man show. Directed by Cliff Odle, Topdog/Underdog is every age-old myth of brother turned against brother, bluntly set before the audience in a contemporary age. Ancient Egypt/Rome/Land of Nod becomes…

“Jersey Boys” Wraps Summer Season at TBTS

“Jersey Boys” Wraps Summer Season at TBTS

“Jersey Boys” runs through Sept. 10, 2023, at Theatre by the Sea, 364 Cards Pond Rd., Wakefield. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at theatrebythesea.com or by calling 401.782.8587. Masks are encouraged, but not required.

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