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THE AVERAGE PRICE of self-serve, unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island has fallen below $3 per gallon for the first time since 2021, AAA Northeast says. / AP FILE PHOTO/NAM Y. HUH

AAA: Average gas price in R.I. drops below $3 for first...

Economic Activity 09/30/2024

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island dropped 5 cents to $2.97 per gallon this week. That...

TIDEWATER LANDING STADIUM, future home of Rhode Island FC in Pawtucket, remains under construction and set to open in the spring of 2025. The soccer club has chosen Cleveland-based firm The Superlative Group to seek out companies for naming rights to the stadium. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FC

Rhode Island FC hires firm to seek naming rights for Tidewater...

Economy 08/16/2024

PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island FC and the Tidewater Landing stadium’s management team are partnering with a Cleveland-based sponsorship valuation consulting firm to help find...

Arnaldo Almonte

Hospitality & Tourism 07/19/2024

40 Under Forty Awards 2024 Arnaldo Almonte | 39 Managing Director, Graduate by Hilton Providence | Highgate Hotels What is the biggest challenge currently facing your industry...

Sarah Iwanski

Hospitality & Tourism 07/19/2024

40 Under Forty Awards 2024 Sarah Iwanski | 36 Director of Institutional Advancement, The Preservation Society of Newport County What is the biggest challenge currently facing...

THE INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME & Museum will host starting next year a new Hall of Fame Open that will include men's and women's competition. / COURTESY INTERNATIONAL TENNIS HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM

Tennis Hall of Fame slates new men’s and women’s event, separate...

Hospitality & Tourism 07/17/2024

NEWPORT – The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum’s signature summer event will see a significant revamp next year, including having women play...

OAK VIEW GROUP LLC has officially become the new manager and operator of the Amica Mutual Pavilion, pictured, the R.I. Convention Center and the three adjacent parking garages. / PBN FILE PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Oak View Group officially new manager, operator of Amica Mutual Pavilion,...

Government 07/01/2024

PROVIDENCE – Oak View Group LLC, a Denver-based venue management and hospitality services company, is officially the new manager and operator of the R.I....

Tennis Hall of Fame to begin $3M renovation project in November

Hospitality & Tourism 06/25/2024

NEWPORT – The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum is about to embark on a multimillion renovation project that will expand its exhibit...

Local organizations, municipalities receive $364K to support summer events statewide

Government 06/17/2024

EAST PROVIDENCE – Local elected and R.I. Commerce Corp. officials on Monday at Crescent Park Carousel announced that $364,891 in new Rhode Island Rebounds...

STAR ATTRACTION: In the 2023 fiscal year, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Senior Vice President Thomas Riel’s team booked 224 events that will result in more than $102 million in direct spend revenue in future years for Rhode Island.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

PWCVB’s Riel’s knack makes state a destination again

Business Services 04/26/2024

PBN C-Suite 2024 Awards SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY: Thomas Riel Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau | Senior vice president THOMAS RIEL GETS EXCITED talking about the...