Prime Middletown property remains stuck in limbo
The Jan Cos., operating under Renaissance Development Corp., professes a commitment to “long-term stewardship,” asserting on its website, “We believe in investing for generations,...
Omni Search Labs focusing on AI-era SEO
Chris Sheehy has been building websites since before Google became the default way to navigate the web. Now, he’s launched a new firm aimed...
A ripple effect from charter freeze?
A new three-year charter school moratorium in Rhode Island is raising concerns that it could weaken workforce competitiveness and limit options for families.
The measure,...
Through thick and thin, she keeps urban B&B running
When Monica Hopton was a teenager, her father and stepmom bought a bed-and-breakfast on Nantucket. The island surroundings were lovely, and the B&B was...
Brown Health losses raise fears for R.I. services
Brown University Health insists losses tied to two ailing Massachusetts hospitals have no bearing on financial decisions affecting Rhode Island operations.
But they can’t convince...
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Josef Blazar | Blazing Editions owner, president
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned as president of Blazing Editions is that growth rarely...
Dining Out: Making it in the West End
With the recent visit of the joyous Scottish soccer fans to Rhode Island, it seemed like everyone wanted to make a connection with the...
Broadway plant shop has taken root
When Anastasia Karatza discovered solace in the company of her plants, it was the genesis of her becoming a small-business owner and entrepreneur.
During the...
A fresh start for R.I. tax delinquents
Rhode Island leaders are expecting a $26 million boost in tax collections by early next year from delinquent payments.
The windfall from the state’s first...
RIPEC housing analysis is an apples-to-oranges housing comparison
There’s no need to remind everyone that there remains a housing crisis in Rhode Island. Rents are too high, home prices are too high,...

















