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Downtown Providence Parks Network taps new executive director
PROVIDENCE – The Downtown Providence Parks Network on Tuesday named Suzanne Ellis Wernevi as its next executive director.
She will officially assume the role on...
Rhode Islanders bet big on Patriots for Super Bowl, and mostly...
CRANSTON – Rhode Islanders overwhelmingly backed the New England Patriots in Super Bowl wagering, according to post-game data from Sportsbook Rhode Island, leaving the...
Rhode Islanders betting on Patriots to win in high-scoring Super Bowl
CRANSTON – Rhode Islanders are placing early bets on Sunday’s Super Bowl showdown between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks, and local fans...
Two-alarm fire forces evacuation of Newport’s historic Castle Hill Inn
NEWPORT – A two-alarm fire broke out at the Castle Hill Inn Thursday night, prompting the evacuation of guests and staff and drawing a...
SBA: Rhode Island small businesses received $179M in loans in 2025
SMITHFIELD – Rhode Island small businesses received $179 million in loans in fiscal year 2025, a 56.9% increase over the previous year.
A total of...
The Steel Yard parts with longtime executive director amid financial challenges
PROVIDENCE – The Steel Yard has parted ways with its longtime executive director, Howie Sneider, and is now facing significant financial challenges, board Chairman...
New report warns rent control could shrink Providence’s housing supply, drive...
PROVIDENCE – Rent control could reduce the number of available rental units in the city and push more costs onto homeowners, according to a...
U.S. middle-market M&A confidence hits 6-year high, Citizens survey finds
PROVIDENCE – Confidence in the U.S. middle-market mergers and acquisitions environment has surged to a six-year high, according to a new survey from Citizens...
Human trafficking training mandatory for R.I. hospitality sector starting Jan. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is rolling out new compliance requirements for the hospitality sector that will require annual human‑trafficking awareness training for hotel staff...
ONE Neighborhood Builders shifts attention to Phase 2 in E.P. housing...
EAST PROVIDENCE – ONE Neighborhood Builders is already moving forward on the next stage of its Center City Apartments project following the Dec. 8...
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