Most Americans expect recession in the next year
Most Americans expect a recession within a year and disapprove of President George W. Bush’s handling of the economy even though the unemployment rate...
Viking turning up the luxury again
The renovations at the historic Hotel Viking in downtown Newport are not only a professional matter to Marlen Scalzi, but a personal one. After...
Growth comes slowly<br> to South County hotel scene
As the demand for lodging in South County increases, communities and hotel developers are trying to strike a balance between the region’s preference for...
Crowne Plaza to expand again<br> right after $6M upgrade
The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings in Warwick is in the final phase of a $6 million renovation project in which all the...
A year after kitchen fire, Downcity has new home
Between the atmosphere, the meatloaf and the Sex in the Downcity martinis, customers found a lot to adore about Downcity Food and Cocktails, and...
Challenge grants give Women & Infants campaign a boost
PROVIDENCE – Two challenge grants for a combined $2.5 million have helped Women & Infants Hospital raise $5.6 million as of last month for...
Brown paid $39.4M for 7 properties
Brown University paid more than $39 million for the seven Jewelry District properties it bought as a package from Belvoir Properties, city records show,...
Study ranks R.I. as No. 4 in nation for tax
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a report this month, The Tax Foundation found that Rhode Island has the fourth-highest tax burden in the nation.
Rhode Islanders...
R.I. continues to grow in February, CCI shows
KINGSTON – Data “paint a mixed picture of Rhode Island’s economic performance” in February, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said in his...
Patrick seeks relief for Bay State fishermen
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick has called for the federal government to declare a “fishery resource disaster” to aid coastal communities reeling from...
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