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AUTHENTIC FLAVORS: Anne Rabel launched Haitian.ish as a Providence-based catering company in 2023 and opened her food truck, pictured, two years later.
PBN PHOTO/STEPHANIE BERNABA

Everybody’s business: Cuisine is the connection to her Haitian roots

(Editor’s note: This is the 72nd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
TROLL ­SIGHTING: ­
Louise Bishop, South County Tourism Council CEO and president, visits one of the two trolls living in the woods of Ninigret Park in Charlestown. Bishop says the trolls, made of recycled materials, have drawn 100,000 visitors this year alone. Three more trolls have been installed recently in Rhode Island. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­ELIZABETH GRAHAM

The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too

Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021. Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...
Bruce Newbury

Catching up this summer

In this summer like no other, as America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is good to look around at places that have been frequented...
Bruce Newbury

High school students get a taste of the future at culinary...

Each June is an exciting time, with graduations and new beginnings. Everyone shares best wishes for the class of 2026, including culinary students. The Rhode...

Did state tourism leaders overhype economic benefits of this year’s nearby...

World Cup soccer fans have filled the PVD Fanzone located in Providence’s Station Park since it opened June 11. But spillover into nearby downtown...
THE KRAFT Group has filed a complaint against the town of Foxborough for allegedly abusing its licensing authority when it charged the plaintiffs nearly $1 million in administrative fees for its entertainment license renewal for Gillette Stadium. / PBN FILE PHOTO

Kraft Group sues Foxborough over $950K entertainment license renewal fee

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – The Kraft Group has filed a lawsuit against the town for allegedly abusing its licensing authority when it charged the company...

Bank of America, FIFA to provide free World Cup tickets for...

PROVIDENCE – Military veterans, active-duty service members and first responders will have access to thousands of free tickets to FIFA World Cup 2026 matches...

Pawtucket plans for FIFA World Cup festivities announced

PAWTUCKET – City officials on Thursday announced planned events for Pawtucket’s Summer of Celebration, which combines its annual arts festival with the country’s 250th...
AWARENESS MANDATE: A state law that went into effect on Jan. 1 requires all hotel employees and short-term rental operators to receive training on how to spot signs of human trafficking among guests. As of now, there are no penalties for noncompliance. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­WILLIAM HAMILTON

New R.I. law aims to curb human trafficking

Hotels and short-term rental operators in Rhode Island are being required to do their part to prevent human trafficking. In fact, it’s the law. As...
Bruce Newbury

RIHA offers timely active shooter training ahead of FIFA World Cup

We often take the occasion of going out to our favorite restaurant as a chance to forget about life for a while, to escape...
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