Ryan Mcbride
Study sizes up the ‘freshman 15’
The dreaded “freshman 15,” a term used for weight gained during the first year of college, may frighten new college students nationwide. But is...
Restaurant a hit on Broadway
It’s a diner at first glimpse, but a closer look reveals something more at Nick’s on Broadway.
A fillet of Atlantic salmon sizzles on the...
Hurricane barrier needs repairs
Electrical systems a particular concern
As Gulf Coast cities and citizens scramble to recover from the mass flooding caused by Hurricane Katrina, the city of...
Wireless network aids city’s public saftey units
Providence police officers will download arrest records and mug shots onto their laptops en route to crime scenes. Firefighters driving to blazes will glimpse...
Precious metals traders are golden for Sovereign
Michael F. Sheehan, a precious metals trader for Sovereign Bank, cringed at the sight of a news headline that appeared on his computer screen:...
Sovereign CEO touts local, ‘decentralized’ structure
PBN: What are Sovereign’s strengths in Rhode Island’s competitive banking market?
ISSA: Our strengths are the people in Rhode Island. We have just over 1,000...
American Express building heads for the auction block
Bids have been submitted for Providence’s American Express building – the city’s largest empty office structure – going up for auction in bankruptcy court...
R.I. credit unions report gains in deposits, assets
Rhode Island’s credit unions reported steady growth in assets and deposits during the past year, yet overall membership among state-chartered and federally chartered organizations...
Downcity proposal would add parking
Providence’s Downcity has made strides in recent years with contemporary lofts occupying what was once a forgotten retail district, where the city’s rich stock...
RISD buys downtown landmark
Designer dorms open
It’s the kind of stylish digs you may have come to expect in Providence’s downtown: views of the Providence River winding out...
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