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Groups poised to start R.I.’s Digital Equity Plan

While the internet may seem unavoidable – even crucial – in day-to-day life, just 80% of Rhode Island residents have a laptop or desktop...
THE BRICK ALLEY PUB at 140 Thames St., Newport, has been sold to The Heritage Restaurant Group. / PBN FILE PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Brick Alley Pub in Newport sold to Heritage Restaurant Group

NEWPORT – A dining staple within the city is now under new ownership. Ralph and Pat Plumb of Plumb Inc. announced April 20 that they...

R.I., Mass. gas prices surge but still below national average

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 21 cents to $3.59 per gallon this week. That...

EPA allowing summer sales of higher ethanol gasoline blend, citing global conflicts 

OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – The Environmental Protection Agency cleared the way Friday for a higher blend of ethanol to be sold nationwide for the...
ADVOCATES for bus riders will be keeping close tabs on the person the R.I. Public Transit Authority hires to lead the agency now that Scott Avedisian has resigned. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

Next RIPTA chief will have many challenges to navigate through

Public transit advocates have been adamant that the next CEO of the R.I. Public Transit Authority be someone outside the state’s political sphere who...

Providence 10th best ‘weed city’ in the nation, study finds

PROVIDENCE – The capital city is ranked 10th best in the nation for marijuana enthusiasts in a report by Real Estate Witch.  The Missouri-based real...

Providence City Council passes ordinance tightening ‘8% law’ tax breaks

PROVIDENCE – The City Council approved a new ordinance that will govern the use of a state low-income housing incentive known as the "8%...

2024 WaterFire season slated to begin May 11

PROVIDENCE – The upcoming WaterFire season will include six full lightings starting on June 1 and two partial lightings. The next WaterFire event, an annual...

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VALUE JUDGMENTS: Hotels, office buildings, utility properties among Providence’s biggest tax...

When it comes to property values, everybody’s got an opinion. And when millions of tax dollars are at stake, many are willing to fight over it. That’s why the city of Providence has seen a steady stream of tax challenges from big-property owners who argue that the valuations assigned to their buildings are too high, and now the appeals may...

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South County Health Urges Community Support for RI Healthcare Stabilization Legislation

In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, where financial viability and sustainability remain elusive, the quiet champions of nonprofit health systems stand as beacons of...

Investing Wisely: Enhancing Efficiency & Value Through Sustainable Operations

In an era where the fate of our planet hangs in the balance, the concept of sustainability has transcended mere buzzwords to become the...

Inside A Local Video Agency: Meet Animus Studios

If you’re in marketing in Rhode Island, you’ve probably searched for “video production” in the last 10 years. Video is just part of every...

Abe Cohen Leads R.I. Business Development for Marquis Health...

Marquis Health Consulting Services has appointed Abe Cohen as Vice President of Business Development for Rhode Island. Cohen has more than a decade of...

Aaron Simmons Joins Napatree Capital

Napatree Capital Welcomes Aaron Simmons as a Principal and Senior Wealth Advisor Westerly, RI – April 15, 2024 – Napatree Capital is pleased to announce...

Stephany Kearney Promoted to VP, General Manager, Quantic™ Evans

Stephany has been promoted to VP, General Manager of Quantic™ Evans, an aerospace and defense capacitor manufacturer based in E. Providence, RI. Stephany joined...

Two Rhode Island businesswomen honored by American Heart Association

Melissa Cummings of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island received the Lifetime Legacy Award and Carrie Bridges Feliz of Lifespan received the...

PLDO Attorneys Secure $1.1M Victory for Client

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) obtained a $1.1. million judgement for its client, IDC Properties, Inc. ("plaintiff") in United States District Court...

Small Business Cloud Accelerator Program Launches in Providence, Rhode...

PROVIDENCE, R.I., March 21, 2024 – Remi IT Solutions, an IT services and managed cybersecurity services company local to Rhode Island and Massachusetts, today...

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