Christopher Allen
Diossa on tour to link residents, towns with unclaimed money
PROVIDENCE – In these inflationary times, every bit helps, and R.I. General Treasurer James A. Diossa is trying to help.
What many Rhode Island residents...
Olneyville’s free internet narrows digital divide
During a pandemic Zoom meeting from home, Jennifer Hawkins had a revelation.
The CEO and president of the nonprofit ONE Neighborhood Builders felt guilty for...
AG: New wage theft law is pro-business, too
For more than four years Attorney General Peter F. Neronha sought to adjust an oversight in state law that he argues could have been...
Turning knobs, polishing walls of sound
For Nolan Quartaroli, owner of True Music Studios, the music came first. He still recalls his introduction to production years ago while playing in...
Unique kitchen tools, cookware for chefs and hosts
As one of the operators of Mission Burger and Thames Street Kitchen, Anna Burnley knows there are some kitchen tools that culinary professionals simply...
State officials announce picks for cannabis advisory board
PROVIDENCE – State leaders charged with appointing the 11 voting members of the Cannabis Advisory Board, which will advise the recently created Cannabis Control...
$1.47M in streetscape improvement grants awarded
PROVIDENCE – Ten projects are set to share in more than $1.47 million from a competitive grant program designed to supplement funding to improve...
City releases requests for information for Atlantic Mills project
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Redevelopment Agency on Tuesday released a Request for Information to interested firms to join an equity partnership with the city...
State hotel and meal tax collection suggests industry on the rebound
PROVIDENCE – After years of middling performance compared to pre-pandemic numbers, state revenue officials on Thursday said tax collections on hospitality-related services have mostly rebounded...
In Blackstone Valley, effects of national park designation still evolving
State, federal and local tourism officials have for years been working to make the Blackstone Valley and its attractions a source of economic stimulus,...



















