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Baba’s Original New York System to close after nearly 100 years
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Baba’s Original New York System, a Providence staple known for its famous hot wieners since first opening in 1927, will...
Newport Creamery at Garden City to be demolished in 2027
CRANSTON, R.I. — The City of Cranston’s Development Plan Review Committee has approved a proposal from Garden City Center’s owner, WS Development, for...
Historic Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining in Woonsocket listed for sale
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining, the downtown restaurant famous for its food and jazz music is up for sale. Owner John...
Rhode Island opens applications for 24 new recreational cannabis licenses
At the start of the Cannabis Control Commission’s monthly meeting Friday, Chairperson Kimberly Ahern announced that regulators are now accepting online applications for...
The History of Hasbro in Rhode Island: From Pawtucket roots to global toy giant
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Long before it became a household name behind toys like Mr. Potato Head, G.I. Joe, and Transformers, Hasbro was a small...
Hasbro moving to Boston: Toymaker leaves Rhode Island after over 100 years
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Iconic Rhode Island toymaker Hasbro announced Monday it will be moving its headquarters to Boston, ending more than a century...
Meet Patrick: The local roofer who’s raising the bar on Rhode Island rooflines
If you live in Rhode Island, chances are you’ve seen the Liberty Roofing & Construction trucks rolling through your neighborhood. Clean, sharp, and...
Rob Gronkowski cuts ribbon at McDonald’s grand re-opening in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — Former New England Patriots star tight end Rob Gronkowski was in Cranston this morning cutting the ribbon at the grand...
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Newport Gulls alumni win World Series with Dodgers
Two familiar faces from the 2014 Newport Gulls championship team helped the Dodgers win the 2025 World Series. Will Smith, who caught for...
