Justin Sayles
Artist’s catalog of historic sites reaches big audience
INTERVIEW
Jason ‘J.’ Hogue
Title: Founder of
ArtInRuins.com and owner of Highchair Designhaus in Pawtucket
Background: A native of North Smithfield, Jason Hogue returned to Rhode Island after...
Music festivals draw crowds
It’s not always been glorious – Bob Dylan got booed off a stage; classical musicians have lost their instruments to inclement weather – but...
New law gives homeowners help from R.I. Housing
A new law looks to help financially disadvantaged Rhode Islanders keep their properties and avert struggles like that of the 81-year-old woman who nearly...
Tourism booms in media spotlight
Call it the anti-“Providence.”
“Brotherhood” – the new Showtime television series featuring two brothers, one a criminal and the other a prominent state legislator –...
University revitalizes neglected waterfront
The waterfront spot has been a ship yard, a train repair yard and a construction debris dump. But by summer’s end, it will be...
Casino PR wars take spotlight
$18M may be spent before the fall vote
The attack ads and news releases are flying, and the governor is trying to take the issue...
Smith Hill project a model of ‘new urbanism’
Mixed-use, $4M project to pump up Douglas Ave.
Architect Donald Powers says an outsider could look at the vacant lot on Douglas Avenue in Providence...
North Providence bans eminent-domain land takings
Town acts after 2 bills fail to clear Assembly
North Providence Town Councilman Paul Caranci had been waiting for a statement on eminent-domain takings of...
E.B. lays off 440 workers, most from Groton plant
As part of the second round of previously announced job cuts, Electric Boat Corp. said last week that it had issued 440 layoff notices.
Most...
Basketball’s March Madness returns to the Dunk
After 14 years on the bench, Providence will be in college basketball’s starting lineup once again.
The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee has announced...
