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FOR MANY R.I. BUSINESSES the new fire code boils down to cost, with sprinkler systems and alarms costing upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.  /

Legislator seeks to apply ’03 fire code only to clubs

Rep. Joseph A. Trillo was surprised that he was able to get 19 co-sponsors for a bill introduced last week that would repeal amendments...
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Dining isn’t just about the food; <br>it’s about the whole experience

Why do you think people dine out? If your answer involves only food, you may be missing something important. Judd Brown Designs of Pawtucket is...

Portuguese consulate to stay in Providence

WASHINGTON – Portugal will keep open its consulate in Providence, Portuguese Consul Ricardo Cortes yesterday told U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, state...
TONIGHT in Providence, TPG will host a downcity celebration of the topping-off of the new Westin tower, complete with fireworks. /

TPG buys 50th hotel, in Florida

CRANSTON – Real estate developer and hotelier The Procaccianti Group yesterday announced the acquisition of its 50th hotel, The Westin Fort Lauderdale, which it...

Lincoln Park agrees to let RIPTA return

At a meeting yesterday evening in Lincoln, Lincoln Park and R.I. Public Transit Authority officials agreed to a resumption of bus service to the...

RIPTA eager to talk to Lincoln Park

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority’s buses still are not stopping at Lincoln Park, and a RIPTA spokeswoman says the park hasn’t been...

RIPTA buses won’t stop at Lincoln Park

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority said its buses will stop entering Lincoln Park, effective today, because the gambling facility no longer allows...
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Friendly’s franchisee exploring purchase options

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Kessler Family LLC today announced it has hired an adviser to explore alternatives, including the acquisition of some or all assets...
HALL OF FAME football coach Don Shula came to Providence March 1 for the opening of his restaurant in the Hilton Hotel.  /

Success is as success does, in football or in business

Don Shula says it wasn’t his idea to get into the restaurant business, but it’s been a successful endeavor: His company’s revenue is reported...

City expects recognition from coming virtual view

Imagine visiting a Web site that allowed you to stroll down a city’s streets, check out the architecture, browse through stores, visit hotel rooms...
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