Emily Sutton
City looks for land to meet soccer-field needs
It seems there are too many soccer teams and not enough fields for them to play on in Providence. With little vacant land left,...
Mancini: Tax-exempt land costing the city dearly
Peter S. Mancini, president of the Providence City Council, has represented Ward 14 for 18 years. The ward includes the Elmhurst and Wanskuck neighborhoods...
Giving to others a passion that was given to her
When Michelle Cruz returned to Pawtucket after attending Providence College, she was discouraged to see that the music program that was cut while she...
Her focus: Making an impact with All Kids Can
Eileen Howard Dunn is a champion, of her industry, her employees and for the causes of the CVS Caremark Charitable Trust. It is not...
Sewing from experience generates a business
Some people cook to relax, some read, some nap, but Margaret Howard sews; and she has taken the hobby from her basement to a...
Lynch new president of National<br> Association of Attorneys General
The National Association of Attorneys General named Rhode Island’s chief law enforcement official, Patrick C. Lynch, its new president at its annual summer meeting,...
When first investment is people, payoff is large
By Emily Sutton
Contributing Writer
Banks understand that investments today yield returns down the road. At BankNewport, that investment starts with its employees. And the payoff...
A new way to talk leads to new satisfaction
The United Way of Rhode Island’s mission is by definition one that focuses on the community outside its office. According to its Web site,...
Staff stay connected to each other, community
At Edward Jones, keeping everybody “in the loop” helps the 9,000 branches function as one, plus a little more.
“It’s like working...
A delicacy delivered fresh daily
Here in New England, we’re lucky enough to have lobsters on our restaurant menus, live in the tanks at our supermarkets, and for sale...

















