Christopher Allen
Independent Man being removed from Statehouse for cleaning, restoration
PROVIDENCE – For only the second time in the state's history, the Independent Man will be temporarily removed from the top of the Statehouse.
The...
What happened to Providence’s reparations initiative?
Jim Vincent threw himself into the work when he was appointed to the Providence Municipal Reparations Commission in early 2022 because he saw an...
Five Questions With: Ernie Almonte
1. How would you grade the Gov. Daniel J. McKee administration and the General Assembly’s performance in addressing the league’s concerns?
To support municipalities and...
Meet the Makers: At Fasano Corp., they’re sweating the small stuff
(Editor’s note: This is the 13th installment in a monthly series highlighting some of the region’s unsung manufacturers that make products essential to the...
Board quits, but CRMC tries to press on with offshore wind
The resignation of all nine members of the Rhode Island Fisherman’s Advisory Board in protest now threatens to gum up the federal approval process...
Making movies ‘a family thing’ at Verdi Productions
Chad Verdi Jr. is dedicating his life to the venture started by his father 15 years ago when he secured the rights to make...
Lucky Puttz brings mini golf to Aquidneck Island
Business partners Aryn Hawks and Derek Savas could have opened a certain moneymaker with their purchase of a vacant lot on Valley Road in...
R.I. airport board inks contract with identity verification firm
WARWICK – The R.I. Airport Corp. board of directors on Thursday approved a deal with Manhattan-based Clear Secure Inc. to install identity verification kiosks...
Hospitality industry challenged but resilient post-pandemic
PROVIDENCE – Industry insiders on Wednesday said the state's restaurant and lodging sector will continue to be squeezed between inflation, labor shortages and shifting...
Trinity Rep signs 5-year tax treaty with city for future Lederer...
PROVIDENCE – City officials have waived the tax-exempt status of the Lederer Theater Center, home to the Trinity Repertory Company, which will allow the...



















