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Kinepolis acquires 13 Showcase theaters in Northeast
The package includes theaters in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio and Rhode Island. The deal gives Kinepolis 164 screens and nearly 18,000 seats.](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/12/showcase-cinemas-sold-to-kinepolis.html)

Jersey City cuts ties with Citizens Bank over ICE prisons
The city withdrew $150 million on Wednesday and plans to move the rest of its $265 million over the coming...](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/12/jersey-city-divests-from-citizens-bank.html)

CVS-Mass General Brigham deal clears key hurdle, despite cost concerns
The state's Health Policy Commission will monitor the partnership's impact on sending and access for up to five years.](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/11/mgb-cvs-collaboration-review.html)

Barrington starts $250M school building project
Barrington voters approved a $250 million bond in November 2023. The state is expected to reimburse up to 55 percent.](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/11/barrington-high-school-groundbreaking.html)

Faith groups pull millions from Citizens over ICE, private prison ties
A new report details three distinct roles Citizens plays for CoreCivic and GEO Group, while the bank says it follows...](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/10/gbio-faith-leaders-target-citizens-ice-prisons.html)

Scotland soccer fans donate to Providence youth program
The Tartan Army Sunshine Appeal will present the donation June 13 at a Boston pub ahead of Scotland's match against...](https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/06/10/tasa-project-goal-fifa.html)