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POP-UP BAKERY: Thrive Cakery LLC owner Jasmine Mendez speaks with John Shaw of Cumberland about her products, which she will be offering through a pop-up kiosk on the second floor of the Providence Place mall through the new year. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Holiday cliffhanger: How long will merry feeling last for shoppers, retailers?

Cover Story 12/09/2022

Karen Beebe’s Christmas season began months ago, in the heat of August, when she placed an order for 360 holiday ornaments. For Beebe, the owner...

EAGER SELLER: Karen Beebe, owner of Providence’s Queen of Hearts LLC, says the only way for her to combat inflation this holiday season is for her fashion boutique to sell more than usual.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Shoppers’ return buoys retail but challenges remain

Coronavirus 12/09/2022

The good news for brick-and-mortar retailers of all types is that, like the handshake, in-person shopping will survive COVID-19. While plenty of pre-pandemic challenges remain,...

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STATE AND EDUCATION OFFICIALS present a grant to Warwick Schools at Oakland Beach Elementary School. The state has awarded 21 grants to local education agencies and nonprofit partners totaling $3.9 million. / COURTESY GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE

Local education partnerships receive $3.9M in ARPA-funded grants

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DMV to update manual amid ACLU concerns that it dismisses racial...

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1,400 workers at Women & Infants vote no confidence

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U.S. consumer confidence ticks up in March

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Rhode Island roads have been rated worst in the nation for the fourth consecutive year, according to a study by QuoteWIzard, the insurance division of the online finance company Lending Tree. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Study: Rhode Island still has worst roads in the nation

03/28/2023

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