Jacquelyn Voghel
Zilmet USA moves headquarters from R.I. to South Carolina
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Zilmet USA, the American subsidiary of Italian expansion tank and plumbing products manufacturer Zilmet, has moved its headquarters from Rhode Island...
Arcane Mead & Winery brings niche beverage back to R.I.
PROVIDENCE – When Jamie Burnet first began brewing mead and beer about 15 years ago, the former, more obscure beverage took a back seat.
But...
RISD alumnus to teach institution’s first tattooing course
PROVIDENCE – Brooklyn artist Adam Krueger had long envisioned that someday he would return to teach a course at his alma mater, the Rhode...
Shellf Life transforms seafood waste into regenerative building materials
PROVIDENCE – When Felicia Neuhof first started forming her business, Shellf Life, she recalls seafood restauranteurs looking at her in disbelief when she asked...
RIC prepares to welcome largest freshmen class in 15 years
PROVIDENCE – Following a long period of enrollment decline, Rhode Island College is preparing to welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years this...
Lawyers try to adapt as pro bono needs rise
As Trump administration policies target areas such as immigration, LGBTQ issues and voting rights, the demand for pro bono services among vulnerable organizations and...
Transit advocates say businesses need to speak up about RIPTA cuts
The proposed wide-ranging cuts to the R.I. Public Transit Authority's bus routes to close a $10 million budget shortfall sparked hours of public comment...
McKee nominates Pryor to return as secretary of commerce
PROVIDENCE – Just over a year after stepping down as the state's housing secretary, Stefan Pryor may soon return to the Statehouse as Rhode...
RWU researchers develop new diagnostic tool to protect quahog populations
BRISTOL – Researchers at Roger Williams University have developed a new technology that can quickly detect an illness that could significantly impact quahog populations.
Though...
Study: RIPTA faces massive cuts, must prioritize top-performing routes and vulnerable...
PROVIDENCE – With extensive service cuts on the table and a $10 million deficit to cover, the R.I. Public Transit Authority "provides an essential...
