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Providence Place mall to go up for sale
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Providence Place mall to go up for sale

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The attorneys managing Providence Place mall have hired a real estate broker with plans to put the downtown shopping complex...

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The history of Newport Creamery

The history of Newport Creamery: What began as a humble dairy operation in Newport nearly a century ago has grown into one of...

Newport Creamery closure
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State lawmaker, city councilor to challenge Garden City over Newport Creamery closure

CRANSTON, R.I. — A Rhode Island lawmaker is pledging to fight the planned Newport Creamery closure in Garden City Center. State Rep. Charlene...

Matt Rife and Elton Castee offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house
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Matt Rife and Elton Castee make new offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house

BURRILLVILLE, R.I. — Comedian Matt Rife and YouTuber Elton Castee once again offer to buy ‘The Conjuring’ house in Burrillville, Rhode Island. The...

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Rhode Island minimum wage to increase to $17/hour by 2027

Starting January 1, 2026, Rhode Island’s minimum wage will rise to $16 an hour as part of a planned increase that will eventually...

Newport Creamery closing Garden City
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Newport Creamery loses Garden City lease after 63 years amid Apple store speculation

CRANSTON, R.I. — After more than six decades as a staple in Garden City Center, the Newport Creamery restaurant will be closing after...

chicken wing chain Wingstop
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Wingstop to open in Johnston this fall

The popular chicken wing chain, Wingstop, is opening a brand-new location at 1501 Atwood Avenue, with construction currently underway. A worker on site...

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CNBC ranks Rhode Island among the worst states for business in the U.S.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island’s business ranking is in and it has fallen. Rhode Island has fallen further in CNBC’s “Top States for...

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Meet our Dog of the Week, Josie

Meet our Dog of the Week, Josie! Josie is an extraordinary little survivor looking for her forever home. Josie is an 8 year...