1 Union votes to authorize a strike at Women & Infants Hospital
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 13
Employees of Women & Infants Hospital authorized District 1199 SEIU New England to deliver a strike notice to Care New England’s management, the union announced Dec. 12.
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2 Report says R.I.’s drivers are the best
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 1
The smallest state in the union has the best drivers in the United States. That’s according to QuoteWizard, an online insurance comparison marketplace.
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3 Can Newport reverse decades-old pop. decline?
PUBLISHED IN PRINT: Dec. 2
Author Thornton Wilder likened Newport to the nine cities of ancient Troy in his autobiographical novel, “Theophilus North,” set in 1926.
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4 Marketing classic brands across platforms connects Hasbro to new generations
PUBLISHED IN PRINT: Dec. 23
Leaning back in his chair, surrounded by toys, newspaper clippings, memorabilia and other family keepsakes, Alan G. Hassenfeld has a playful smile on his face.
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5 32 Custom House St. renovation complete, to feature luxury apartments, gourmet doughnut shop
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 7
The renovation of a historic building at 32 Custom House St. is completed and is fully leased, according to the New York-based development company.
COURTESY ASH NYC/KITE ARCHITECTS/SOUTH COAST IMPROVEMENT CO.
6 Zagat: Providence one of hottest food cities in U.S.
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 1
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7 Hasbro, CVS, IGT execs form group to promote economic growth in R.I.
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 20
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8 Five Questions With: Rebecca Boss
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 12
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9 Hospitality stars recognized
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 1
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10 I-195 Commission approves incentives for life sciences, innovation project
POSTED ONLINE: Dec. 12
PBN.com/I-195-Commission-approves-incentives-for-life-sciences-innovation-project,119136