Providence Business News

New Method for Detecting Subsurface Features on Mars

News Summary Researchers at Brown University have developed a groundbreaking technique for detecting subsurface features like buried glaciers on Mars,…

1 month ago

Governor McKee Nominates Tracey Wiley to Commerce Board

News Summary Governor Daniel J. McKee has appointed Tracey Wiley, an executive at Bally’s Corp., to the Rhode Island Commerce…

2 months ago

Social Enterprise Greenhouse Supports Local Entrepreneurs

News Summary Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) in Providence is fostering innovative businesses focused on social impact, helping entrepreneurs like Vincent…

2 months ago

Cranston Launches Weekly Farmers Market at Garden City Center

News Summary Cranston, RI, is introducing its first weekly farmers market at Garden City Center. Launching this Sunday, the market…

2 months ago

North Providence Resident Celebrates 100th Birthday

News Summary Nilda DeSGranges, a beloved North Providence resident, celebrated her 100th birthday on April 21, 2025, surrounded by family…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Proposes 10-Cent Bottle Deposit Bill

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly is debating a bottle bill that would impose a 10-cent deposit on beverage…

2 months ago

North Providence Council Considers Stricter Police Detail Regulations

News Summary The North Providence Town Council is contemplating stricter regulations on unpaid police detail invoices after two local restaurants…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Small Businesses Rally Against Bottle Tax

News Summary A coalition of small business owners in Rhode Island is opposing proposed legislation that would introduce a 10-cent…

2 months ago

Wein-O-Rama Reopens in Cranston After Long Closure

News Summary Wein-O-Rama, an iconic diner in Cranston known for its hot wieners, has reopened after months of closure. The…

2 months ago

Your Choice of Training Program LLC on Probation in Rhode Island

News Summary Your Choice of Training Program LLC, a nursing assistant training program in Rhode Island, has been placed on…

2 months ago