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Rhode Island Comic Con expects record turnout

PROVIDENCE – Organizers for Rhode Island Comic Con, the city’s largest gathering of comic book aficionados, film buffs and celebrities that kicks off Friday...

McKee, Kalus empty rhetorical tanks during final debate

PROVIDENCE – Those seeking a last-minute spoiler during the third and final gubernatorial debate between incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Republican candidate Ashley...

E.G. film producer admits guilt in Vegas investment swindle

EAST GREENWICH - A local film producer pleaded guilty in a California federal courtroom on Oct. 29 to charges he defrauded investors out of...

Awaiting the return of business travel

PROVIDENCE – While leisure travel has bounced back since the beginning of the pandemic, the return of the business traveler is still awaited by many...

R.I. Commerce Corp. increases marketing consultant contracts

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp.’s board of directors approved changes to a pair of contracts related to tourism, advertising and marketing in the state.  During...
REFILLING STATION: Debra Cowdin, owner of The ReFill LLC in Newport, started the business to help people cut down on single-use plastic waste by finding ways to reuse and refill those containers.
PBN PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

New shop in Newport aims to help people reduce, reuse and...

Less than 6% of plastic waste is recycled, with a majority ending up in landfills, according to a report released in May by environmental...

Providence parks commission approves Triggs Memorial Golf Course lease renewal

PROVIDENCE – The Board of Park Commissioners, one of two city panels that must approve the next 10-year management contract for Triggs Memorial Golf...

Providence parks commission to vote on golf course contract

PROVIDENCE – The Board of Park Commissioners is scheduled to discuss and potentially vote on the next 10-year contract for the management of the...
HOUSE SPEAKER K. Joseph Shekarchi, left, speaks on Wednesday at the Rhode Island Foundation about ways to boost the state's biotech and life sciences sector. Seated next to Shekarchi are, from left, Bob Coughlin and Travis McCready of JLL, Inc. PBN PHOTO/CHRIS ALLEN

Shekarchi backs new agency to boost biotech and life sciences

PROVIDENCE – On the heels of a newly released report looking at creating a more-thriving life sciences and biotechnology sector in the state, House...

RIGA makes play for Triggs golf management contract

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Golf Association, the nonprofit organization that manages golf tournaments and promotes the sport throughout the state, is looking to...
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