PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The public funding slated for the first phase of the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket has been put on hold. A spokeswoman for the city confirmed that the $27 million of public bonds to aid in…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The city of Pawtucket broke ground Friday morning on the Tidewater Landing project. The project will move Pawtucket's waterfront one step closer to what…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A new report from a consulting firm for the Rhode Island Commerce revealed that the Tidewater Landing project won't be completed for at least another two years. According to the report, the soccer stadium is on…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Tidewater Landing project has received approval to use millions in taxpayer dollars for a soccer stadium in Pawtucket, squeaking by with a tiebreaker vote Monday from…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Tidewater Landing project will move forward after an amended deal was narrowly approved Monday night. Gov. Dan McKee delivered the decisive vote in moving the project forward. With McKee's vote, the deal was approved on…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Newly appointed Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced Thursday that the Commerce Corporation is expected to vote on the future of the Tidewater Landing project Monday. Tanner said that significant progress has been made over the…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Commerce Board will meet Tuesday to consider the investments of funds for the Tidewater Landing project. The meeting announcement comes a day after funding for the project was not included in the state…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) - Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and the Pawtucket delegation are calling on Gov. Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce to provide additional state funding for the Tidewater Landing project. "I am calling on Governor McKee and…
PAWTUCEKT, R.I. (WLNE) -- As construction slows down on Tidewater Landing, the future home of Rhode Island FC, union workers called the demobilization "rare" at this stage. "In analyzing the work…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The developer for the the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket announced Tuesday they have secured the necessary public funding to keep the project moving forward. Fortuitous Partners said they have secured an additional $14.5 million in…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Gov. Dan McKee said Friday he spoke with the developer of the Tidewater Landing project a day after he heard that construction at the site has stalled. "My understanding is it has stalled," McKee told reporters…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Construction at the Tidewater Landing stadium in Pawtucket, the site for Rhode Island's first professional soccer team, is slowing down. "In analyzing the work completed at the site to this stage and the amount of private…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island FC will not be playing at Tidewater Landing in Pawtucket for their first season -- with the project slower than expected. "[Rhode Island FC's] plan is to play in a temporary venue for the…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation is expected to vote on the future of the Tidewater Landing soccer stadium on Monday. The Tidewater project also looks to bring 435 housing units and restaurants to Pawtucket's riverfront. Secretary…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- The cost of phase one of the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket now has a price tag of $124 million. The original price was slated at $83 million, but city leaders and Fortuitous Partners, the developer's…
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island's new professional soccer team has picked its home for its inaugural season -- months after searching for a temporarily location. Rhode Island FC President Brett Luy said Friday the soccer team will play at…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Could Rhode Island's new professional soccer team play in East Providence for their inaugural season? Nearly a week after pitching to bring the club to his city, Mayor Bob DaSilva is continuing to shoot his…
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said Thursday he would welcome Rhode Island FC to the city for their inaugural season. "We'd be more than happy to be the host community for them for the first…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- As financial troubles delay and cancel construction projects across the state, economic experts say we're spiraling towards an economic downturn. Projects like the revitalization of the Superman Building,…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- A pro-soccer organization bringing a stadium to Pawtucket unveiled the city's United Soccer League club name. The soccer club will…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Tuesday marks the last day on the job as Rhode Island Commerce Secretary for Stefan Pryor. Pryor was named Commerce Secretary in 2015 under former Gov. Gina Raimondo, and stayed on under Gov. Dan McKee. "I…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) - Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pyror is stepping down from the position Tuesday. Pryor, who previously announced he was leaving the post to run for general treasurer, officially offered his resignation date of June 21…
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island House leaders are set to vote Thursday on the 2023 state budget. Gov. Dan McKee released the state's $13.6 billion budget earlier this year. In the budget, the governor highlights no tax increases, school…
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) -- Discussions will continue Tuesday in an attempt to move forward with the Tidewater Landing project in Pawtucket. The cost is much more than originally slated for. Originally, the budget was set for $83 million dollars --…
