Gather Round at These Unique, Seemingly Unrelated Rhody Businesses
It all started with a glassblowing studio. Benny Giguere had just moved from Vermont to Providence when he and high school friend, Matt Stone, decided to turn their passions into a brick-and-mortar endeavor. Giguere had been a glassblower for twelve years and felt Rhode Island was the perfect place to bring his talents.
Norfolk County Takes Mosquito Control to the Skies
The Town of Medway, Massachusetts, is alerting residents that the Norfolk County Mosquito Control District has announced a pending aerial application to target mosquito larvae in local wetlands between April 20th and April 30th, weather permitting. According to the announcement shared by the town, the treatment “typically takes 2 days within this window” and is intended to target mosquito larvae before they emerge as...
Rhode Island couple killed in highway crash remembered for good hearts, giving nature
The victims have been identified as the Rhode Island State Police investigate a fatal crash that killed two people and left another in critical condition Saturday. At just after 1:30 p.m., Troopers were dispatched to a two-car motor vehicle accident that occurred on the ramp from Route 113 West to Route 95 South in the City of Warwick. The investigation revealed that...
Applebee’s new Cranston location holds grand opening
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A new Applebee's location in Cranston at Chapel View held its grand opening on Monday. Applebee's officials held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening. According to officials, this new location will replace the Garden City Center location that was lost in a large fire...
Tragedy strikes Fall River family as three-week-old baby passes away
Tragedy has struck for a Fall River family. According to an obituary, Amalia Botelho passed away at just three weeks old. “Baby Amalia’s brief existence was a dream, a precious moment that reminded us all of the fragility and beauty of life. Amalia, a beautiful star that shone brightly in the lives of those who knew her, brought a unique radiance into the world...
Nothing Bundt Cakes opens its first location in Rhode Island
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — Nothing Bundt Cakes announced it has opened its first Rhode Island location in East Greenwich. According to officials, the location on Division Street opened two weeks ago. The specialty cake company said it will hold an official ribbon-cutting on May 1, with a week...
Ken Block out with campaign poll showing him competitive in race for RI governor
About one in five voters backed the Barrington independent in an initial ballot test, according to a survey he commissioned.
Morales slams Smiley over rent control veto, presses councilors to flip votes
Providence mayoral candidate Rep. David Morales took aim at Mayor Brett Smiley's veto of the City Council’s rent stabilization ordinance.
Case Study: High School Improves Restroom Oversight
East Providence High School, East Providence, Rhode Island, has implemented an innovative approach to restroom access and campus management, leveraging a controlled access system to improve oversight, reduce incidents, and support staff efficiency—without compromising safety or accessibility. Faced with ongoing challenges related to restroom misuse, limited staffing, and the...
Hope Street Commercial and Residential Block for Sale $2,175,000
Hope Street Commercial and Residential Block for Sale $2,175,000. One of the most prominent retail strips on Hope Street in Providence is now on the market. These two adjacent structures also include four residential properties — the combination diversifies revenue. Residential Properties is offering the properties at the asking...
