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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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Olneyville N.Y. System gets liquor license in Cranston
CRANSTON, R.I. — Olneyville New York System in Cranston just got approval for a local liquor license, meaning beer is officially on the...
Matunuck Oyster Bar to reopen this week under massive outdoor tent
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — Matunuck Oyster Bar is set to welcome guests back this week with a brand new waterfront dining experience under...
Trinity Brewhouse set for new ownership in July
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Trinity Brewhouse, a staple of Providence’s craft beer scene for more than 30 years, will officially change ownership this July. The...
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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...
