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MAYOR BRETT P. SMILEY says Providence needs a "nighttime manager" to oversee the city's bustling yet complex $1 billion nightlife industry. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Smiley: Providence’s nearly $1B late-night industry needs own mayor

Economic Activity 01/29/2025

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley says the city's bustling nightlife will require an overnight "mayor" of its own after a newly released study...

PPAC announces digital lottery for upcoming ‘Hamilton’ run

Art & Culture 11/29/2024

PROVIDENCE – The Providence Performing Arts Center's digital lottery for performances of the Broadway musical "Hamilton" is now live. Officials said a limited number of...

PPAC Square Garage in downtown Providence sells for $6.8M

Real Estate 11/15/2024

PROVIDENCE – The PPAC Square Garage in downtown Providence recently sold for $6.8 million, according to public records. The three-level garage at 231 Weybosset St.,...

CURTAIN RISING: The Providence Performing Arts Center will hold its annual Gala Celebration on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.  COURTESY PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

Editor’s Choice: Providence Performing Arts Center to hold annual Gala Celebration

Print Edition 09/13/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE PPAC to hold annual Gala Celebration Sept. 21 THE PROVIDENCE PERFORMING Arts Center will hold its annual Gala Celebration. The event will...

Philanthropy Calendar, Sept. 11, 2024

Nonprofit 09/10/2024

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LOOKING AHEAD:  Hasbro Inc. CEO Chris Cocks will be the guest speaker at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 fall economic outlook luncheon Sept. 16 at the R.I. Convention Center.  COURTESY HASBRO INC.

Editor’s Choice: Greater Providence Chamber to host economic outlook luncheon

Print Edition 08/30/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE Greater Providence Chamber to host economic outlook luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2024 fall economic outlook luncheon,...

Philanthropy Calendar, Aug. 28, 2024

Nonprofit 08/27/2024

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LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: Providence College head basketball coach Kim English, left, and PC Vice President and Director of Athletics Steven Napolillo will be part of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s “Lessons in Leadership: From the Team Huddle to the Board Room” discussion on Sept. 12 at PC.  AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE/COURTESY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

Editor’s Choice: PC’s English, Napolillo to speak at NRI Chamber leadership...

Print Edition 08/16/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE PC’s English, Napolillo to speakat NRI Chamber leadership talk THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion titled “Lessons...