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THE ORGANIZERS of WaterFire Providence are hoping for big crowds for the July 4 lighting to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S., and so are downtown businesses. / COURTESY WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

Beefed-up WaterFire looking for massive 250th anniversary turnout

After several years of scaled back programming, WaterFire Providence is looking to bounce back this year, and it's hoping to use the nation's 250th...

WaterFire Providence announces 2026 season

PROVIDENCE – The 2026 WaterFire season will include eight full lightings, six partial lightings and four Starts at Sunset lightings on the Micheal S....
IDENTIFYING TRENDS: Stefan Pryor, far left, Rhode Island’s commerce secretary, speaks during a panel discussion at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends Summit at the Marriott Providence on Jan. 22. The other panelists, from left, are David Salvatore, Providence Foundation executive director; Edwin “Ted” Carr, Providence economic development director; and Kristen Adamo, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO and president. 
PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance

The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
MAKING AN IMPRESSION: Jennifer Curtin, general manager of The Beatrice on Westminster Street in Providence, stands in the hotel lobby, which is unlike anything guests would see in a traditional chain hotel. 
PBN PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

Boutique hotels showing more room for growth

At Providence’s The Beatrice, travelers aren’t just booking a room. They’re booking a vibe. That’s according to Jennifer Curtin, the general manager of the...

City’s free Illuminate PVD celebration returns

PROVIDENCE – The city will ring in the new year on Wednesday with the 3rd annual New Year’s Eve Celebration and fireworks, co-hosted by...

City provides $3.75M spark for WaterFire; is it enough to keep...

The city of Providence is using a $3.75 million sale-leaseback deal to come to the financial rescue of the popular WaterFire Providence, and supporters...

Providence City Council advances Mile of History project amid fierce debate

PROVIDENCE – The City Council granted first passage Thursday to an ordinance that would fund major upgrades along Benefit Street as part of the...

Providence City Council approves $25M bond to purchase 444 Westminster St.,...

PROVIDENCE –  On Thursday, the City Council voted 9-3 to approve a measure requested by Mayor Brett P. Smiley's administration authorizing the Providence Public...

Smiley unveils $624.2M FY26 city budget proposal, acknowledges ‘exceptionally difficult’ decisions

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday released his proposed $624.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that begins July 1, a 4% increase...

2025 WaterFire season slated to begin May 15

PROVIDENCE – The 2025 WaterFire season will include six full lightings, two partial lightings and four Starts at Sunset lightings on the Micheal S....
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