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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield sells for $9.9M
SMITHFIELD - The Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Smithfield located at 945 Douglas Pike has been sold for $9.9 million, according to property records.The seller...
Regional schools gain more recognition in latest U.S. News online program...
PROVIDENCE – More southeastern New England schools’ online degree programs were highlighted in the 2019 U.S. News and World Report Best Online programs report...
Partial federal government shutdown having local impact
PROVIDENCE – As the partial federal government shutdown drags on, local effects on those reliant on federal programs and those furloughed as federal employees...
U.S. jobless claims fall to 5 week-low despite shutdown
NEW YORK - Filings for United States unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell to a five-week low, even amid a partial federal government shutdown.Jobless claims declined...
Providence commission approves plan to subdivide Blackstone property
PROVIDENCE – The City Plan Commission has approved a master plan that would allow the subdivision of the Beresford-Nicholson Estate on Blackstone Boulevard, according...
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Educating teachers is a shrinking business
Meghan M. Hill wanted to be a teacher since she was in the fourth grade.Of her chosen career path, the 23-year-old Scituate native said: “No two days are the same. … Building relationships with the students is rewarding, seeing how they grow and knowing you’re part of that.”
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of...
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Smart Tech, Smarter Businesses: How American Mussel Harvesters Leads with Cutting-Edge Tools
When you think of technology, the ocean isn’t the unlikeliest place to find it. Wind turbines, ocean liners, and GPS devices have all emerged...
Ride Along on the First-Ever Cox Business “Smart Technology. Smarter Businesses” Tour
Cox Business Northeast held the first-ever “Smart Technology. Smarter Businesses” tour on Thursday, September 6 in Rhode Island. Cox Business customers are ground-zero for...
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Spear Phishing Spotlight:
Citrin Cooperman’s cybersecurity team recently performed a simulated spear phishing campaign for a healthcare organization. The campaign’s objective was to reduce the...
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William M. Dolan Named Shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
William M. Dolan has been named Shareholder at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., effective January 1, 2019.Bill Dolan is a trial attorney practicing in...
Marc A. Lewin Named Counsel at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Marc A. Lewin has been named Counsel at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., effective January 1, 2019.Marc practices tax and corporate law. Marc’s tax...
Dr. Amil Qureshi named Medical Director of Providence Community Health Centers
Dr. Amil M. Qureshi has been named Medical Director of Providence Community Health Centers where he will have leadership responsibilities for primary care, clinical...
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Mitrefinch Offers Workforce Management, Time and Attendance Systems
In today’s complex world of rapidly-advancing technology, companies are constantly looking for solutions to work more effectively and efficiently. This desire to be better...
Lax & Co. Promotes Kristin Anastasiades to Vice President of Marketing & Strategy
Warwick, RI, January 2019 – Lax & Co. is pleased to announce that Kristin Anastasiades has been promoted to Vice President of Marketing &...
Executive Transition at Newport’s MLK Community Center: Warren retires, Strout succeeds her
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center announces a change in executive leadership. Longtime Executive Director Marilyn Warren has retired and Portsmouth resident...
