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COFFEE TALK: David Levesque, owner of Brewed Awakenings Coffeehouse LLC, speaks with customer Jenna Shehadeh at the Brewed Awakenings Johnston location.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I.’s dreary business-climate rep proving tough to shake

Cover Story 11/24/2023

David Levesque says he’s ready to expand his coffee shop business, but he cringes at the thought of what he’ll have to go through...

Cranston’s Historic Park Theatre listed for sale

Economic Activity 10/02/2023

CRANSTON – In early 2022, the future of the historic Park Theatre, which was thrown into uncertainty after it shuttered during the early days...

Bank Rhode Island opens 21st location, fourth in Cranston

Financial Services 07/24/2023

CRANSTON – Bank Rhode Island on July 19 celebrated the opening of its 21st location statewide, this one a full-service branch at 1340 Oaklawn...

Cranston mayor calls out Topgolf Providence name

Government 07/13/2023

PROVIDENCE – Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins is already yelling “fore” months before anyone tees off at Topgolf Providence. Hopkins told WPRI-TV CBS 12 Wednesday...

Fortune names Cranston 38th-best place for families to live in U.S.

Government 06/20/2023

PROVIDENCE – Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins said the city is thrilled to be named the 38th-best place in the nation for families to...

CRANSTON CITY COUNCILOR Matthew R. Reilly has been suspended from practicing law in the state following his May 15 drug arrest. / COURTESY LAW OFFICE OF MATTHEW R. REILLY

Former Cranston city councilor suspended from practicing law after drug arrest

Government 05/19/2023

CRANSTON – Former City Councilor Matthew R. Reilly, who was arrested May 15 for drug possession after he was found by police passed out...

THE CITY OF CRANSTON is eliminating 21 municipal positions as part of a cost-cutting initiative, Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced Friday. / COURTESY FEDERAL RESERVE

Cranston to eliminate 21 city positions as part of cost-cutting initiative

Government 07/01/2022

CRANSTON – Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins announced late Friday that the city is implementing a series of workforce reductions that will result in 21...

Park Theatre owners to reopen historic venue

Uncategorized 02/22/2022

CRANSTON — After nearly two years of closure, a new beginning for the Park Theatre is on the horizon. The theater, which has been a...

Cranston gazebo project kicks off Knightsville redevelopment campaign

Government 11/04/2021

CRANSTON – City officials and state lawmakers recently marked the beginning of a redevelopment campaign in the Knightsville area of Cranston, starting with the...