New chapter for book publisher
After 40 years in Nashville, Ind., Bear Wallow Books LLC has a new home.
The independent wholesale and publishing company, which has 40 cookbooks in...
Apponaug celebrates beer community
Tamara McKenney and Kris Waugh ran a business in technical recruiting before they embarked in another direction.
Their new brew pub, Apponaug Brewing Co., opened...
A vision for healthy eye care
What happens when two young optometrists go into business for themselves? They just might succeed.
Vincenzo Gianfrancesco, 28, and Kellie McMahon, 30, are doing exactly...
Easy tracking of clinical trials
After watching his father undergo diagnosis and treatment for brain cancer, Nick Cardi III wanted to form a better connection between clinical trials, patients...
Helping kids learn by doing
Children are eager to learn, if the lessons engage their curiosity.
MobileQuest LLC is aimed at creating hands-on science and technology-inspired programs for children in...
Yoleni’s offers taste of Greece
What does it take for a new restaurant to survive? Before anything else, hard work, says Alexandra Georgiou, who opened Yoleni’s in downtown Providence...
Candle maker finds niche in bottles
Julie Normandin began making candles a few years ago but it wasn’t until boyfriend Jeremy Bliven came into the picture – bringing with him...
Group looks to preserve historic character of Benefit Street
Benefit Street in Providence is an architectural gem, a historic street that reflects the homes and businesses of the 1700s and 1800s. But it’s...
Comforting kids when they need it most
Amy Antone of North Providence had her first crisis as a mother this past summer. Her 3-year-old son Lucas fell and hurt his eye....
It’s farm fresh and delivered
Farmers markets offer locally grown and produced fresh produce and foods. But for those with disabilities, or a lack of transportation or free time,...