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TAKING OVER: The Res American Bistro at Washington and Empire streets in downtown Providence closed in 2025, one of numerous restaurants that closed its doors in recent years, but 10 Prime Seafood quickly remodeled and moved in soon after. 
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For small businesses, the uphill climb was never-ending

For Rhode Island’s small businesses, the last five years have demanded constant adjustment. Pandemic shutdowns in early 2020, rising wages, labor shortages and new infrastructure...
LANE CHANGES: Motorists on Interstate 195 face reconfigured travel lanes as they approach the Washington Bridge. State transportation officials have been trying different traffic patterns to alleviate congestion. 
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Washington Bridge crisis has nearly bisected region’s economy, but how to...

As the owner of one of the state’s few psychology practices that provides neuropsychological testing and evaluation, Karen Gieseke and her services have been...
EMPTY SEATS: Traffic jams caused by the Washington Bridge lane closures have hurt many nearby businesses, including Skeff’s Pub in East Providence. Owner Eileen Harvey says business has been down. 
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Businesses will require help to survive bridge fallout

Businesses have generally been underwhelmed by the state’s response to their requests for help following the December closure of the westbound side of the...
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