Modern Diner, a Rhode Island Landmark, Up for Sale After 40 Years

PAWTUCKET, R.I. — After more than four decades of serving the Pawtucket community, the iconic Modern Diner is officially on the market. Housed in a rare 1940s Sterling Streamliner and known for its classic charm and famous breakfast specials, the...

R.I.’s new ‘housing land bank’ will set sights on...

Rhode Island has added yet another tool in its battle to ease the shortage of housing in the state, creating a “housing land bank” that can accept, hold and repurpose various types of properties for home development. Affordable housing advocates...

Armenian Chorale of Rhode Island Celebrates 70th Anniversary

By Gary Nahabedian PROVIDENCE — With voices lifted in harmony and hearts filled with pride, the Armenian community of Rhode Island gathered on June 28 to celebrate a remarkable milestone: the 70th anniversary of the Armenian Chorale of Rhode...

Login.gov looks to accept mobile driver’s licenses in ‘near future’

The General Services Administration’s Login.gov could start accepting mobile driver’s licenses (mDLs) sometime next year, with hopes of boosting the single sign-on platform’s user friendliness. Luigi Ray-Montañez, the head of engineering for...

Rhode Island steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024

Rhode Island implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...

NJ slips in CNBC 2025 list of top states for business 

Looking to start a business? New Jersey might not be the most ideal location compared to other parts of the country as The Garden State ranks 30 in CNBC’s 2025 list of top states for businesses. The annual list, now in its 19th year, grades every...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 7.11.25

Good Friday morning. Veteran education advocate Danielle Thomas is joining Sunrise Consulting Group as a Government Affairs Consultant, where she will lead the firm’s expanding education practice. Thomas brings 25 years of experience in education,...

Economic shifts create challenges for aging entrepreneurs

The Blueprint 2.3 million baby boomers own U.S. small businesses. Only 20% of small firms are sale-ready in current economy. Inflation and market instability reduce buyer interest. Experts urge new policies to support business exit plans. Editor’s...

Buzz on Business: Hill-Skeffington Update, Wash Trust, BankRI Recognitions

Above: The Hill-Skeffington Funeral Home building site. Do you have an update you’d like to see included here regarding an 02818 business? Whether it’s small or big news, we’d like to hear from you! Share the buzz: [email protected]....

Business Beat: Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-in-State Bank by Forbes, 7th Year

Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank by Forbes for Seventh Year Washington Trust has been recognized as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking the seventh consecutive year the bank has appeared on the...

Politics & Pancakes with Sen. Jack Reed

Greater Newport Chamber to welcome United States Senator Jack Reed to Newport Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce will welcome United States Senator Jack Reed to Newport as special guest speaker for their third quarterly Politics...

North Carolina ranks 1st in the nation for business

North Carolina has regained the top position from CNBC as ‘America’s Top State for Business in 2025’. The annual ranking evaluates all 50 states across 135 metrics in 10 key categories of competitiveness, including economy, business friendliness,...

Fans pack the stadium as Rhode Island FC hosts first fireworks show

(WJAR) — A record-setting crowd packed the stadium for Rhode Island FC’s first-ever fireworks show on Saturday night. More than 10,000 fans filled Centreville Bank Stadium, smashing attendance on opening night by a few dozen. Lots of fans,...

Granite wall in Westerly has neighbors turning heads. Here's why

Washburn started the project as a way to keep his crew employed through the winter When finished, it will be worth over $300,000, according to Washburn WESTERLY – John Washburn was 6 years old when his father, a stonemason, first taught him to mix...

‘Superman’ is fighting against the odds to save DC: Box office, politics and Marvel

LOS ANGELES — He can outrun a train, hold up a collapsing tower on a fiery oil rig and fly around the world to turn back time. But Superman’s greatest challenge might just be saving the DC film franchise. The Warner Bros.-owned superhero brand —...

West Melbourne movie theater closing after 25 years

Rhode Island FC Looks To Build Off Offensive Success Against Birmingham Legion FC

Rhode Island FC is back home for a match Saturday against Birmingham Legion FC. RIFC earning a victory over Portland in Pawtucket last weekend, 4-1. Albert Dikwa’s hat trick highlighting an offensive outburst for the team in the win. Head coach...

R.I. drops to No. 46 on CNBC’s 2025 ranking of top states for business

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked 46th among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2025″ rankings released Thursday, dropping two spots from last year’s ranking. The Ocean State was again lowest among New England states. Rhode...

North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025, led by a strong workforce and economy

With a solid economy, a world-class workforce, and a wealth of corporate hospitality, North Carolina is America's Top State for Business in 2025. The Tar Heel State is on a roll. It captured top honors in the annual CNBC rankings in 2022 and 2023,...

BankRI kicks off annual statewide summer food drive

PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island kicked off its annual summer food drive on July 7 as food insecurity continues to increase across the Ocean State. More than 89,000 Rhode Islanders seek help each month through the Rhode Island Community Food Bank,...