McKee signs 20-year lottery contract for IGT, Bally’s
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has signed legislation establishing a 20-year lottery contract with International Game Technology PLC and Bally's Corp. that will...
Tax on sugary drinks too big a burden
As a small-business owner here in Providence, I know firsthand how difficult the past year has been for our local establishments. While Rhode Islanders...
New eatery will feed the ‘chicken craze’
Chef and restaurateur Nick Rabar was considering the moniker “Chicken City” for his new just-announced restaurant concept that he is planning to open late...
Bally’s completes acquisition of operations at Indiana casino
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. has completed its acquisition of Tropicana Evansville casino operations from Caesars Entertainment Inc. for $140 million, the company...
Growing number of ‘homestays’ giving R.I. tourism a big boost
Tourism officials in Rhode Island’s shoreline communities are preparing for a bustling summer season based, in part, on the large number of home rentals...
Ocean House Collective names Hirsch president and managing director
WESTERLY – Ocean House Collective has named Dant Hirsch president and managing director, the organization announced Wednesday.
Hirsch, who will begin on June 16, will...
The Beatrice, a boutique hotel, to open late summer in Downtown...
PROVIDENCE – The Beatrice, a boutique hotel with 47 rooms, will open in late summer, its owner announced Wednesday. The hotel at 90 Westminster...
Airbnb: R.I. a top trending summer destination in U.S.
PROVIDENCE – Airbnb Inc.'s Travel Report has ranked Rhode Island as a top trending destination in the U.S. for travelers seeking lodging accommodations through...
Some restaurants still feeling a burden
If the unimaginable ordeal we have come through over the past 14 months has ended – which is a big “if” – the end...
RIAC not implementing proposed airport parking fee this summer
PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Airport Corp. on Thursday said it will delay implementing a fee-based parking program it is developing for the Block...
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