Tag: Federal Hill
Changing times, faces and festivals
At the end of 2024, there was an air of promise on the local restaurant scene, however stories breaking in mid- to late January...
Music, dancing: Restaurant owners say they need a change in Providence
Providence City Council President Rachel M. Miller has put on hold a proposal to loosen music and dancing restrictions at restaurants citywide after some...
Comedy Bus keeps the laughs rolling by taking the show on...
In the business world, many successful ventures are born through a marriage of two compatible, proven ideas.
That was the case for Mike Keller, who...
Providence announces pair of free parking programs
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Tuesday announced a pair of free parking programs to help residents have easier access to City Hall...
Ordinance allowing more cannabis shops in Providence clears City Plan Commission
PROVIDENCE – Some parts of the city could get a little greener.
The City Plan Commission unanimously voted Tuesday to recommend that the City Council...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, March 2024
1. Washington Bridge to be replaced, McKee says ‘accountability will come’ POSTED ONLINE: MARCH 14. State officials announced that the westbound side of the...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, Jan. 2024
1. Narragansett business co-owner accused of embezzling $98K POSTED ONLINE: JAN. 3 Ann Marie Goddard, 54, of Timber Ridge Road in Charlestown and co-owner...
Vacant land eyed for apartments on Federal Hill sells for $1.28M
PROVIDENCE – A 0.35-acre lot on Federal Hill recently sold for $1.28 million, as the new owners move ahead with plans to construct 41...
PBN’s most-read stories of 2023
From multimillion-dollar home sales across the state to high-profile and sometimes controversial real estate developments, corporate leadership shakeups and layoffs, to a sudden bridge...
Bridge closure impact on small businesses: ‘We’re in trouble’
PROVIDENCE – "Depression" and "exasperation" are two words Rick Simone used to describe how affected small businesses are reacting to the closure of the...