Kevin Shalvey
Study stresses schools’ historic value
With a report to be released this week, the Providence Preservation Society intends to add intrinsic historical value to the list of important factors...
Holiday sales unlikely to sparkle
With rising energy costs and a slow economy, the National Retail Federation is predicting a below-average increase in sales during the upcoming holiday season.
The...
Mount Vernon expands its R.I. apartment portfolio
PROVIDENCE – The Mount Vernon Co., a Boston-based apartment owner and manager that recently opened an office in Providence, last night said it is...
Joining forces to promote service
Last year, when Ray M. Di Pasquale was inaugurated as president of the Community College of Rhode Island, the school wanted to celebrate with...
A twist on a Federal Hill original
The Original Palmieri’s Bakery has been in business for more than a century, including 67 years at its current location, and in that time,...
Bank of America grants give boost to nonprofits
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation last week gave out $455,000 in grants to two local nonprofits and five individuals as part of a...
Capitol Cove to be all-union project
The Capitol Cove development that twice has stalled because of union picketing will be completed with new bidding guidelines, which are to be in...
Capitol Cove to move forward
PROVIDENCE – The Capitol Cove development that twice has stalled because of union picketing will be completed under new bidding guidelines, which are to...
Recreational fishing regs put squeeze on charters
Much of the tourism in Rhode Island revolves around the water – from “WaterFire Providence,” to hiking along Newport’s Cliff Walk, to kayaking on...
‘Nature trails’ promote state’s most pristine assets
Are you a bird watcher? Or do you love to walk along the water’s edge – on the rocky cliffs, or perhaps near the...
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