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THE AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION'S 20th annual State of Tobacco Control report released Wednesday says that while Rhode Island has made progress to end tobacco use across the state, it still fails to adequately fund tobacco control programs and protect youths from flavored tobacco products.

Report: R.I. improves tobacco prevention efforts, but control programs still underfunded

Economic Activity 01/26/2022

PROVIDENCE – While Rhode Island has made progress to end tobacco use across the state, it still fails to adequately fund tobacco control programs...

THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER said the two-week run of the Broadway hit 'Hamilton' brought in more than $5.5 million to the state's economy. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

PPAC: ‘Hamilton’ brought in $5.5M to R.I. economy

Art & Culture 01/25/2022

PROVIDENCE – The musical “Hamilton” was more than just a hit on the Providence Performing Arts Center stage this past fall. It also was...

RHODE ISLAND'S UNEMPLOYMENT RATE in December was 4.8%, down from 5.1% in November, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY

R.I.’s December jobs report indicates improvement; unemployment at 4.8%

Economic Activity 01/20/2022

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s economic recovery is improving slightly from month to month, but is still lagging behind the U.S. According to the R.I. Department...

GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE during his State of the State address Tuesday proposed creating a Rhode Island Higher Ed Academy to help Rhode Islanders pursue higher education and training that may not only increase the state’s overall workforce but also put the Ocean State on a path toward long-term economic recovery. AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

Gov. McKee proposes state higher-ed academy to help build R.I.’s workforce

Economic Activity 01/18/2022

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee unveiled plans Tuesday for a "higher ed academy" that would enroll more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders during a...

NEWPORT WILL HOST the North American stopover for the 14th Ocean Race from May 10, 2023, through May 23, 2023. / COURTESY AINHOA SANCHEZ/VOLVO AB

Newport’s Ocean Race stopover scheduled for May 2023

Economic Activity 12/20/2021

NEWPORT – The City by the Sea will welcome the world’s top sailing racing teams in May 2023 as a stopover for the 14th...

THE R.I. AIRPORT Corp. announced Wednesday that T.F. Green Airport has been officially renamed as Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport. / COURTESY R.I. AIRPORT CORP.

It’s official: Welcome to R.I. T.F. Green International Airport

Economic Activity 06/16/2021

WARWICK – The long-awaited name change for Rhode Island’s largest airport is now official. The R.I. Airport Corp. announced Wednesday that T.F. Green Airport has...

ALL-IN: Christine Soave Crum, left, owner of Gentry Moving and Storage in Cranston, accepts a delivery of office furniture from Don Erickson of Aspen Transport Service. Crum worked full time as a teacher when she founded the moving company with a partner in 2005 but now focuses all of her attention on Gentry. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Gentry Moving’s Crum’s energy, adaptability are packed, ready to go

Business Women 05/27/2021

PBN Business 2021 Women Awards Achievement Honoree: Christine Soave Crum, Gentry Inc. CONSIDERING CHRISTINE SOAVE CRUM’S high-energy approach to work and life, it’s fitting that...

STAYING SHARP: Lori Duquette, owner of Duquette Family Eye Care Inc., says her upbringing in a large family taught her skills that have helped her run her own business. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Her focus on eye care was helped by upbringing

Business Women 05/27/2021

PBN Business Women Awards Achievement Honoree: Lori Duquette, Duquette Family Eye Care Inc. THE WORD “FAMILY” in Duquette Family Eye Care Inc. of North Smithfield means...

THE PROVIDENCE BRUINS announced Thursday that the team will return to Rhode Island in October for the 2021-22 season.

Providence Bruins announce October return to R.I.

Economic Activity 05/13/2021

PROVIDENCE – Professional hockey will return to Rhode Island in October. The Providence Bruins announced late Thursday the first six home dates at the Dunkin’...