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Bruce Newbury

Dining out: Much more than fun, games

“Eatertainment” is a term made up by restaurant industry writers to describe venues that combine pub-type food for grown-ups with arena and arcade games,...
PROVIDENCE MAYOR Brett P. Smiley has floated the possibility of removing the bike lanes on South Water Street to make more room for motor vehicles while part of the Washington Bridge is rebuilt over two years. / PBN PHOTO

Possibility of removing South Water St. bike lanes creates a divide

As state and Providence city officials look to address the continuing impacts of the Washington Bridge closure, a different type of transit infrastructure could...

East Providence business owners decry state’s response to Washington Bridge closure...

EAST PROVIDENCE – For a group of small-business owners most impacted by the westbound Washington Bridge closure, the response from state and federal officials...

McKee’s proposed cabinet raises include 43% boost for health director

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Administration on Tuesday held a brief public hearing on proposed salary increases for a dozen members of Gov....
James Worrell

Retirement savings: When every dollar counts

Do you know how much you are paying for your 401(k) or 403(b) plan and investments? Paying too much in fees, even just 1%...
BALLY'S CORP. built a 4,000-square-foot studio for the iGaming program that uses live dealers for the table games. / COURTESY BALLY'S CORP.

iGaming is here, but it won’t be a revenue jackpot. At...

Online casino gambling launched on March 5, but it'll be a few months before state officials will be able to assess if allowing gamblers...
Jason Albuquerque

Cyber Sessions: Understanding the risks of state-sponsored threats

(Editor’s note: This is the 20th installment of a monthly column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and what...

Regional tourism leaders optimistic new slogan can be ‘All That’ and...

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. recently unveiled a long-planned statewide marketing campaign, announcing to the world the Ocean State is “All That” and a...

Health care union opposes Centurion’s proposed purchase of CharterCARE

PROVIDENCE – United Nurses and Allied Professionals, a union representing almost 1,000 employees at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center and...
LEGISLATION has been filed in both chambers of the General Assembly that would extend paid family leave from six to 12 weeks, but some business groups have raised concerns. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. business groups worry about effects of extending paid family...

While there is widespread support for bills in the General Assembly that would double the amount of paid family leave offered in Rhode Island...
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