AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTransit & City Life: RIPTA’s board voted 6-0 to move ahead on a new Providence bus hub, directing work on bid specs and cost estimates for a climate-controlled facility near the train station—aimed at replacing the long-running Kennedy Plaza setup. Local Business & Retail: Providence Place’s sale is finalized after years in receivership, with Pyramid Management Group and Paolino Properties closing the $133M purchase and signaling retailers may be more willing to lease now. Wildlife & Outdoors: Roger Williams Park Zoo will relocate three aging elephants—Alice, Ginny, and Kate—to a Tennessee sanctuary in late 2027. Community & Culture: A Rhode Island mystery author, Lawrence Rothstein, debuted his latest “Tri-Star Investigations” installment, “The Tell-Tale Art,” at the Narragansett Library. Hobby Spotlight: A North Kingstown card shop pulled a rare 1-of-1 Cooper Flagg rookie patch redemption card, a major moment for local collectors. Environment Watch: Rhode Island officials renewed the call to squash spotted lanternflies and report sightings as the invasive insect spreads. Sports/Entertainment Crossover: Billy Gilman reflected on his Rhode Island roots and career highs after his “One Voice” breakout and “The Voice” run.
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