Food prices set to jump next year
NEW YORK – The cost of food is likely to surge around the world next year, giving commodity investors a boost but causing hardship...
Plenty of job potential in tourism and hospitality
A recent report from the New England Economic Partnership stated that, “ identify sectors with comparative advantage and potential for job and income creation...
Lawsuit may stall Pawtucket waterfront development
Efforts to develop the waterfront in Pawtucket may be stalled indefinitely while the city and the potential developer of a hotel battle in court...
A transformation planned in Johnston
Developer Jeffrey Saletin, above, wants to construct a shopping center and 100-room hotel at the Johnston site once called Stuart’s Plaza. The new complex...
This R.I. creamery is oh so cheesy
Quahogs, johnnycakes, coffee milk and Del’s lemonade are just a few of the tasty treats associated with Rhode Island. Now, there is one more...
RIPTA lays out plan for streetcars, buses
PROVIDENCE – Expanded bus service, more park-and-ride lots and a network of streetcars could be coming to the city if the state implements recommendations...
Marriott completes renovations
The Newport Marriott announced Monday it completed renovations to its meeting rooms and Grand Ballroom.
The hotel in downtown historic Newport includes 16 meeting...
R.I. Foundation gives $450K crisis grant
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has awarded an emergency grant of $450,000 to three statewide community organizations in response to “these unusually stressful...
BYOB eateries have a faithful R.I. following
A style of restaurant that has a fiercely loyal following in a variety of cuisines is the BYOB restaurant. These days with every dollar...
Newest Newport ‘mansion’ opens its doors
With icing, gingerbread and lollipops, workers this week completed Newport’s newest mansion.
In the lobby of the Newport Marriott Hotel, a team of culinary experts...
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