1 RI Toys R Us Among 182 Closing Nationwide

The move comes four months after the toy retailer filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Governor Says RI Added Jobs In November

RI added 500 new jobs in construction and 400 in manufacturing. But the net gain only amounted to 600 due to losses in other sectors.

Turkey Takes Wrong Turn On Pontiac Avenue, Lands In Doctor's Office

Maybe the road work on Pontiac Avenue confused him, but a wild turkey flew into a dentist's office and was found sitting in the waiting room

Memorial Hospital To Close; Deal With Prime Is Off

Prime Healthcare will not take over Memorial Hospital, Care New England said Tuesday.

Jobs: Lowe's To Hire 100 In RI

Job fairs are being held for part-time and full time jobs on Friday and Saturday.

RI Job Numbers Unchanged: Massachusetts Added 10,800 Jobs

Rhode Island's overall job numbers were flat in August, despite 1,000 new construction jobs added. Other sectors lost jobs.

More Kmarts Closing: Garfield Avenue Store In Cranston Is On The List

Twenty-eight more Kmart stores are now closing, and the Cranston location is on the list.

PUC Approves Electric Rate Increase

The governor issued a statement decrying the rate hike, and Cranston Mayor Allan Fung testified against it.

Years After A Tour In Afghanistan, Two Vets Team Up On RI's First Dairy Queen Grill & Chill

Damon Draught and Will Dailey served together in Afghanistan for a year. They had lunch last year when Draught's son visited Brown.

9 Rhode Island Retailers On Verge Of Bankruptcy, New Moody's Report Says

Nine retailers that have stores in Rhode Island are on the verge of bankruptcy and could be subject to closure, Moody's says.

ALDI Grocer Hiring May 25 In Providence & Cranston

The grocer is hiring for Providence and Cranston locations at a job event May 25 at 1015 Cranston St., Cranston.

YMCA of Greater Providence Hiring Summer Staff

The Y says 40 positions are available, including lifeguards and camp counselors.

Cranston Business Scores Grant: Will Design Clothes for Combat

Desmark Industries, Inc., of Cranston, will receive $49,896 to work with the University of Rhode Island on body armor.

Wait Over: Dave's Ribbon-Cutting Happens Thursday

Mayor Fung will cut the ribbon at the new Dave’s Marketplace in the Rolfe Street neighborhood.

RI Tax Time: How To Request An Extension, Last-Minute Filing Advice

Here's some last-minute filing advice from the IRS as the tax-filing deadline nears. Plus, three easy ways to file an extension.

Sneak-Peek at New Dave's Marketplace Coming to Pontiac Avenue

The buzz has been all about the new Dave's Marketplace and when the opening will be. The mayor will tour the new store Tuesday.

Power Outages Impact Customers

National Grid is reporting 55 power outages with more than 300 households affected, as of 10:20 p.m. Thursday.

'You Might Have Won Some Money:' Really

Atty. Gen. Peter Kilmartin's office provided the link for wire fraud victims and announced Rhode Island will also receive $44,000.

U.S. Atty. Gen. Loretta Lynch to Announce News on Volkswagen Case

Her remarks are being live-streamed at 1:30 p.m. today Jan. 11.

Panera Ranks in Top 5 Healthiest Chain List: Survey

Restaurant Business reported it's one the top five healthiest chains in the country.

Macy's Closes 68 Stores But None in RI

Macy's announced Wednesday that it will close 68 of 730 stores across the country in order to save more money, reinvest it in e-commerce,

Missed Black Friday? Still Good Deals to Be Found, Wallet Hub Says

Black Friday by the numbers reveals some surprising stats, such as the 17 percent of deals that actually cost more yesterday vs. Amazon.

Ted's Stadium Pub Opens Tap in Cranston

The business is one among many new ribbon-cutting opportunities for the mayor.

Free Long Johns to First 500 Customers: Children's Store Opens Nov. 18 in Garden City

The Hanna Andersson opening is the third ribbon-cutting in Cranston this week, the mayor's office said.

Another Rhode Island Business Moves Over to Cranston

NetCenergy left Warwick behind for new corporate headquarters on Pontiac Avenue.

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!

Dave's Marketplace Announces New Cranston Supermarket

The building at 550 Pontiac Ave. was a Seabra Foods market until it closed in 2015. It should be a transformed Dave's by next spring.

Drought Prompts USDA to Designate Providence County a Disaster Area

Farmers and ranchers in Bristol and Kent Counties qualify for natural disaster assistance as well.

RI Gas Prices Slide 2 Cents, Should Keep Falling Through Fall

The summer driving season is over and the switch to winter blend gasoline will keep downward pressure on gas prices.

Cranston's Avvio Ristorante To Donate to Italian Red Cross for Earthquake Victims

Chef Kevin DiLibero, who grew up in an Italian family, was compelled to help in the way he best knows how: through food.

RI Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 5.5 Percent

Governor says "encouraging," show slow, steady job growth. But more than 30,000 remain out of work, 10,000 collecting unemployment benefits.

L.L. Bean's First RI Location in Cranston Set for Grand Opening

New England's favorite outfitter will finally have a location in the Ocean State.

Fat Face, Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza Coming to Garden City Center

Plus, L.L. Bean is about to open. You saw the big boot, right?

Cranston Denny's on Reservoir Avenue Now Open

What was once a Friendly's is now a brand new Denny's that celebrated a ribbon cutting on Monday morning.

Denny's Coming to Former Friendly's Spot in Cranston

Will the chain be able to compete against Scramblers on Reservoir Avenue?

RI Health Department Issues Public Apology to Cranston Dentist

In an unusual public statement, the state Department of Health said an apology was necessary for the way they handled an inspection in 2013.

BankNewport to Open Chapel View Branch

The new branch will open in September adjacent to the new Panera Bread.

Cranston's Saccoccio and Associates Buys CDR Maguire Architecture Division

The Park Avenue firm has expanded its reach around the country, will take on more projects and expects to keep growing.

Citizens to Build Corporate Campus in Johnston

Most of the 3,200 workers at the future 420,000 square foot facility will come from Cranston.

Crate and Barrel Opens in Garden City Center

You can stop peering in the windows. It's open!