Rhode Island Kicks Off First-Ever Hotel Week

From January 18 to 31, stay at some of Rhode Island's best hotels for a fraction of the usual price.

$10k Mega Millions Ticket Sold In Cumberland

The prize has not yet been claimed.

$400M Redevelopment Project Planned For Pawtucket Waterfront

The project will improve infrastructure at the waterfront and create a new, mixed-used stadium for a professional soccer team.

Small Business Saturday 2019: Cranston's Participating Businesses

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Cranston and across the country compete.

Black Friday Hours 2019: Warwick Mall

Get ready sale shoppers: Black Friday is almost here.

Rhode Island Robocalls Hit Record Levels

October was the worst month ever for robocalls in Rhode Island, with more than 13 million placed, of which half were scams.

Upward Health Announces New VP Of Clinical Services

Upward Health has hired Michele Kratz, R.N. as vice president of clinical services.

Organization Calls For Bondholders To Step Away From Wyatt Prison

The Alliance to Mobilize Our Resistance asked Invesco Ltd. and Eaton Vance Corp.​ to divest their financial interests in the prison.

RI Secretary Of State Holding Small Business Fair For Veterans

The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on November 7.

Forever 21, Pier 1: Bad News For 2 Major Retailers

The two retailers recently announced major store closures across the United States.

RI Women Fare Well In State Equality Rankings: Report

A new report ranked RI 6th nationally in health and education measures, but less well on workplace environment and political empowerment.

Hasbro To Acquire Peppa Pig, PJ Masks In eOne Purchase

In a $4 billion deal, the Rhode Island company will purchase eOne, acquiring Peppa Pig, the PJ Masks and several other subsidiary brands.

Hasbro Vows To Remove All Plastic From Toy Packaging By 2022

The Rhode Island toymaker will reduce the number of polybags, elastic bands, shrink wrap, window sheets and blister packs in packaging.

Sundaes No More: Rhode Island's Last Friendly's Closes For Good

Rhode Islanders will no longer be able to get Fribbles and Monster Mash sundaes in the state.

Raimondo Launches RI Construction Worker Training Initiative

The initiative is the result of a collaboration between public and private organizations within the state.

Cashless Business Ban Becomes Rhode Island Law

Gov. Gina Raimondo signed the bill that requires all Rhode Island businesses to accept cash, making it Rhode Island law.

'Hamilton' Ticket Scammers Abound, Rhode Island AG Warns

More than 4,000 speculative tickets for the wildly popular musical's Providence engagement have been found online, AG Peter Neronha said.

'Vintage Benny's' Keeps The Iconic Red Logo Alive

A new line of t-shirts, sweatshirts and baseball caps all bearing the iconic red script Bennys logo is available for sale online.

Macy's Employee Strike Averted: Patch PM

Read up on the latest news from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Macy's Employee Strike Averted With Tentative Contract

Macy's and union workers agreed to a tentative contract promising higher pay and lower health care premiums.

Rhode Island Launches The First Statewide Cybercrime Hotline

Rhode Islanders can call 2-1-1 to receive help if they are a victim of a cybercrime.

Stop & Shop President: 'We’re Moving Forward Stronger Than Ever'

Mark McGowan released a statement saying the strike was "a challenging period," but the company is moving forward.

Tentative Deal Ends Stop & Shop Union Strike

All union workers will return to work starting Monday after a tentative deal was reached on Sunday evening.

Stop & Shop Strike: Stores To Remain Open On Easter Sunday

On Saturday, Stop & Shop said Easter candy and toys were donated to Hasbro children's hospital and other charities throughout the region.

Stop & Shop Apologizes To Customers As Strike Enters Day 7

Stop and Shop said it is committed to reaching a fair agreement with striking workers.

Stop and Shop Strike: Where Else Can I Shop In Cranston?

For those unwilling to cross the picket lines during the Stop & Shop union strike, there are other options for groceries available nearby.

Stop & Shop Strike Day 2: Some Stores Reopen

Stores across the region have reopened with replacement workers as the union strike enters day two.

Rhode Island Stop & Shop Workers Go On Strike

Stop and Shop employees across Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut walked off the job Thursday afternoon.

Rhode Island National Grid Names New President

Terry Sobolewski replaces Tim Horan as the head of Rhode Island National Grid.

AG Neronha Warning Against 'Speculative' Ticket Sale Scams

Consumers have fallen victim to scams where tickets to events are sold at ridiculous markups, or never actually sent at all.

'Raise The Wage' Act Would Help More Than 140k Rhode Islanders

A new interactive map shows how many workers would benefit from raising the federal minimum wage.

Ocean State Job Lot To Move Into Three Former Benny's Locations

The new stores will be located in Warwick, Cranston, and Wakefield.

Burst Pipe Sets Off Alarm At Providence Place Mall

Shoppers were told to evacuate the mall around 5 p.m. Tuesday due to a burst pipe.

Local Bakery Offers Free Bread To Federal Employees

Rainbow Bakery on Reservoir Avenue is offering furloughed employees free baked goods during the prolonged shutdown.

Forbes ‘Best States For Business’: See Rhode Island’s Ranking

Forbes released its 13th annual “Best States For Business” rankings Wednesday. See where Rhode Island placed.

Cranston Store Closing After Company Files For Bankruptcy

The closing is one of 700 locations shuttering around the country.

New website helps local business owners find answers fast

Free info sessions to introduce entrepreneurs to ribizbuilder.com face-to-face are being planned for Cranston, Newport and Woonsocket.

Jobs Fair Tuesday In Roger Williams Park

It's 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the casino.

Here's How Much Money You Need To Live In Cranston

The Economic Policy Institute broke down how much it costs families to live in each county in America. See how Providence County fared.

Care New England & Partners To Move Forward With Merger

Care New England said today its exclusive talks with Partners are moving forward and a "definitive agreement" is the next step.