Small Business Saturday 2021: ‘Shop Small’ In Barrington

Small Business Saturday has never been more important as small businesses in Rhode Island pull themselves out of the pandemic.

Barrington Area Restaurants Received Revitalization Grants

Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Barrington area.

Which Barrington Businesses Got PPP Loans

The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Barrington.

How Did Coronavirus Affect Bankruptcies In Barrington Area?

Bankruptcy filings were down in Bristol County last year, but experts expect them to surge in coming years.

How Reliable Is Your Rhode Island Electric Provider?

See how well the utility provider for the Barrington area and across RI serves their electric customers.

Barrington Companies Received $14m in Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 268 companies and helped protect 1,400 jobs in Barrington.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Barrington

Small Business Saturday, on Nov. 28 this year, helps local businesses in Barrington overcome pandemic hardships.

Barrington, Bristol, Warren To Hold Monthly Shop Local Event

Businesses from three local towns will join together for "East Bay Community First Thursdays" starting next week.

RI Reopening: Barrington Local Business Directory

Update your customers on your services and hours for the reopening of RI's economy starting this weekend with this handy guide.

Coronavirus: Barrington Microenterprise Grant Stabilization

Grant program is geared toward small business that have suffered the economic impacts of the coronavirus health crisis.

Barrington Local Business Guide: Open Or Closed?

We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.

Barrington Businesses: Open Or Closed? Let Your Customers Know

We're publishing a simple Open-or-Closed Directory for Barrington Businesses. Here's how to get listed:

East Bay Electricity Outage Affects 21,000 Customers

The outage lasted for about 20 minutes and affected approximately 33,000 customers in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Residential Properties Wins Prize For Best Video Marketing

The company has almost 1,500 videos on its website.

Rhode Islanders At Risk For Identity Theft: Steps To Take To Protect Your Money

The Equifax hack has exposed social security numbers, drivers license numbers and credit card numbers.

Waterfront Home Sells for $2.1 Million

The property on Pheasant Lane in Rumstick Point is the third highest sale this year in Town.

Lights, Camera...Action! How Facebook Live Can Help Your Small Business

Have you tried Facebook Live for your small business? Why it might be time!

Man Arrested for Illegally Selling Labs in RI

The DEM seized seven puppies from Justin Wagner on Wednesday and they all were dehydrated and were infected with tape and roundworm.

East Bay Chamber Launches Young Professionals Group

“We want to engage millennials in our community,” said Cidalia Rodrigues, president of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

RI Natural Gas Customers Could See 10 Percent Price Drop this Winter

The temperature broke 90 degrees in Rhode Island yet again on Wednesday. Here's some cool news that might give gas users the warm fuzzies.

BBB Continues to Evolve in an Ever Changing Marketplace

Embracing social media as a tool to help businesses grow in a trustworthy environment.

New RI Jobs Program to Support Training for Jobs that "Actually Exist Now"

Twenty-one grants were doled out to companies and groups to get the ball rolling for the Real Jobs Rhode Island program.

Rent Unaffordable for Average Worker in RI

A study shows Rhode Island workers must make $18.49 an hour to afford rent in the state, more than the $12 average renter's salary.

CVS Photo Site Suffers Possible Credit Data Breach

The Woonsocket, RI-based company is warning customers and the site is temporarily shut down.

Blast from the Past, Fatal Crash, Resurrected Hot Spot, and More: RI Patch Today

Plus, a heavily traveled bridge will likely remain closed for another month.

Governor Signs Bill Increasing RI Minimum Wage to $9.60

Rhode Island still lags behind its neighbors, but the increase is "an important step forward," said Governor Gina Raimondo.

E. Coli Concerns Prompt Statewide Bottled Water Recall

The company that supplies 7-Eleven, Shaw's and others with bottled water has issued a recall because of E.coli concerns.

RI Jobless Rate Ticks Down to 5.9 Percent, First Time Since 2007

But Governor Gina Raimondo said there's still much work to do and too many Rhode Island families are struggling.

Gas Prices Tick Up Five Cents Last Week

The range in prices in the latest local AAA survey for unleaded regular is 30 cents, from a low of $2.69 to a high of $2.99.

Narragansett and Del's Mix Up New Black Cherry Shandy

On the heels of last year's successful Narragansett Del's Shandy with the classic lemonade flavor, the two RI brands have teamed up again.

Update: Starbucks Solves Register Problem before Saturday Morning

Stores closed early on Friday after a massive register outage that might extend into Saturday.

Cilantro Mexican Grill to Pay $100k in Back Wages and Fines for Not Paying Overtime

The U.S. Department of Labor said the chain also used minors to deliver food in violation of child labor provisions.

RI Gas Prices Down Four Cents Last Week

The average is $2.36 per gallon for regular self-serve unleaded.

Nut Recall Affects Stop & Shop, Whole Foods Market Products

Recall prompted by salmonella concerns.

Barrington's Pete Lucas Joins Providence Marketing Firm

Lucas will serve as vice president of business development and brings 15 years of sales, marketing and media experience to the table.

Sonic 'Drives-Into' Rhode Island

Sonic Drive-In announced it will open 20 to 25 locations in Rhode Island.

Not a Typo: Gas Drops to $1.99 in Rhode Island

One station in Cranston on Tuesday was selling it for $1.95—the cheapest in the state.

Dunkin' Donuts to Keep Croissant Donut on Menu in 2015

More than 4.6 million croissant donuts were sold since Dunkin’ Donuts introduced the item in November, according to the company.

Tentative Date Set for Old Grist Mill Tavern's Reopening

The restaurant was destroyed by a fire in 2012.

7 Jobs Available in the Barrington Area

See what local jobs are available on CareerBuilder.