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AAA Southern New England has projected a 0.7 percent rise in Thanksgiving holiday travel, the fourth consecutive year of increases since holiday travel fell 25 percent in 2008.
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By PBN Staff
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Providence was ranked the best foodie city in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Cities” poll that ranks the vacation-worthiness of 35 cities from across the United States.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Lottomatica Group S.p.A. reported a 15.4 percent increase in revenue during the third quarter for its Providence-based subsidiary GTECH Corp.
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By PBN Staff
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If the past is any indication, then the recently announced U.S. Youth Soccer Region 1 summer tournament at the
By Michael Souza |
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Though holiday-season tourism in the state encompasses much more than December tidings, it still comes down to tying up a package with a nice, pretty bow. Only when you’re talking tourism, the package is a grouping of activities, attractions, eateries and hotels.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Actress Viola Davis was back home Oct. 7 for a Veterans Memorial Auditorium fundraiser to support the Central Falls High School Drama Club and the Segue Institute for Learning. Davis, who grew up in Central Falls, earned a SAG Award for outstanding female actress in a leading role in “The Help.” The fundraiser included a reception at which two of the actress’ awards dresses were auctioned to support the schools. Davis is pictured above with Steven Feinberg, executive director of the R.I. Film & TV Office.
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10/22/12
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Fall River Mayor William A. Flanagan sent a letter to New England Patriots and New England Revolution owner Robert Kraft, inviting the sports magnate to tour the city as he searches for a new home for the soccer team.
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By PBN Staff
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The United States Youth Soccer Region Championships will be held in Rhode Island in 2013 and 2014, bringing with it an estimated $6.6 million in economic impact for local businesses.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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If there’s going to be an ode to “Gone With the Wind,” in the form of an elaborate, eye-catching artistic display, you’ve got to have the kiss.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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During the fiscal year ended June 30, the Rhode Island Lottery paid $377.7 million to the state’s general fund, an increase of $28.8 million compared with the previous year.
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By PBN Staff
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