Tag: downtown providence
Smiley finds right balance on PVDFest
Even Mother Nature seemingly didn’t like Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s decision to tinker with PVDFest last year. But at least the mayor has...
Japanese market coming to downtown Providence this spring
PROVIDENCE – Downtown residents and visitors who have longed for more grocery stores in the area will soon have a new option as owners...
Organic market set to open in downtown Providence Friday
PROVIDENCE – The owner of a Massachusetts-based specialty organic market chain will be welcoming customers to its first Rhode Island location Friday, providing a...
Do concerns about parking deter you from patronizing businesses located in...
Parking has always been a source of complaints in Providence. For people accustomed to driving to a suburban shopping plaza, they're used to finding...
Many argue lack of downtown parking not the problem it once...
A longtime concern of visitors to downtown Providence – the lack of parking – has become a less-pressing issue as the city is still...
Paolino Properties LP buys Westminster Square Building for $6.55M
PROVIDENCE – Paolino Properties LP announced Wednesday that it purchased The Westminster Square Building downtown for $6.55 million at a public auction.
The property, also...
Post-pandemic vacancies, optimism abound in downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE – Sign, sign, everywhere a sign: “Retail opportunity,” says one. “Prime retail space for lease,” another. “Available now.”
There’s plenty of prime storefront space...
Organic grocery store moving into downtown Providence
PROVIDENCE – An organic grocery store is coming from Cape Cod to downtown Providence this winter, bringing fresh, natural foods, dietary supplements and smoothies...