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Mass. court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to...

Economic Activity 12/08/2025

BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts' highest court heard oral arguments in the state's lawsuit arguing that Meta designed features on Facebook and Instagram to make...

R.I. losing more than a business with closure of another foundry

Economy 11/28/2025

Rhode Island is losing another one. Friends Foundry Inc. in Woonsocket, VIBCO Inc.’s casting partner since 1974, announced it will cease operations on Jan. 31....

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Independent journalist Steve Ahlquist taps out a story on his laptop at the Rochambeau Library in Providence. He’s covered social issues for a few small local blogs and now publishes on the digital platform Substack.  PBN PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

BROKEN NEWS? Outlets in search of sustainable community journalism model

Cover Story 11/21/2025

Tapping away at his laptop at the Rochambeau Library in Providence, Steve Ahlquist doesn’t look the part of a pioneer. He began reporting on Rhode...

BABA’S ORIGINAL New York System is closing at the end of the month, according to an Instagram post on Oct. 3. / COURTESY BABA'S ORIGINAL NEW YORK SYSTEM

Baba’s Original New York System closing at end of month

Economic Activity 10/06/2025

PROVIDENCE – After serving patrons on Smith Hill for nearly 100 years, Baba’s Original New York System is closing its doors for good at...

RIFC Corner Kicks: Team trending in the right direction

Economic Activity 09/25/2025

(Editor’s note: This is the 20th installment in a weekly series spotlighting Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium from a business perspective throughout...

TEEING IT UP: Jon Mason, founder and owner of Swing Juice LLC in Pawtucket, says the golfing apparel company has hit its stride. It helps, he says, that the game has grown more diverse in recent years and continues to do so.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Pawtucket entrepreneur discovers his niche in golf apparel

Entrepreneurship 09/12/2025

(Editor’s note: This is the 61st installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

STAYING RELEVANT: Greenwood Credit Union CEO and President Frederick Reinhardt says credit unions need to adapt to how younger people prefer to bank, as many don’t use ATMs, barely use cash and don’t want to swipe a card, preferring to pay with their phone or a tap. PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Gen Z banks differently; can credit unions keep up?

Financial Services 09/12/2025

Gen Z is poised to become the most powerful force in consumer finance in the coming years, but credit unions risk missing out if...

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Executive Poll 07/18/2025

Does your company frequently update and post on its social media profiles? Yes: 75% No: 25% What social media platforms does your company use to promote itself?...

Behind the ad blitz to get R.I. lawmakers to reject bills...

Economic Activity 07/14/2025

A Washington D.C.-based nonprofit spent over $400,000 on ads in the final weeks of the 2025 Rhode Island legislative session to persuade state lawmakers...