Dunkin' Offering Free Coffee To RI Health Care Workers May 6

The promotion applies to all Dunkin' locations in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts.

What To Know About RI's Latest Coronavirus Changes | PatchPM

By the end of May, Rhode Island businesses will be able to operate at full capacity, and the social gathering limit will be lifted.

$5,000 Pandemic Relief Grants Available To RI's Small Businesses

The program is funded by $20 million of Rhode Island's federal coronavirus relief money.

Newport Restaurant Week: The Remix Returns This Month

East Bay restaurants will offer special deals and discounts from April 9 through 18.

RI Restaurants Can Increase Capacity At Outdoor Tables: New Rules

Thought no "sweeping" changes came this week, the Rhode Island Commerce Department continues to decrease restrictions a little at a time.

Rhode Island Hotel Week Returns April 17-30

For the second year in a row, some of Rhode Island's most well-known and popular hotels are offering special discounts.

Walmart, Stop & Shop Store Offer Coronavirus Vaccine In RI

Four Rhode Island Stop and Shop stores will offer the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

Newport Area Bankruptcies Slowed Amid 2020 Pandemic

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

'Significant' Coronavirus Reopening Coming To RI Next Week

For the first time in months, the social gathering limit will be raised to 15 people indoors or 50 people outdoors.

RI Lifts Some Coronavirus Restrictions On Gyms, Restaurants

Funeral homes will also be allowed to double their capacity at memorial services.

How Reliable Is Your Rhode Island Power Provider?

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

Newport Police Hosting Community Meeting With Local Businesses

Restaurant and bar owners can talk coronavirus restrictions and the upcoming summer season at this informational meeting.

When To Expect Looser Coronavirus Restrictions For RI Weddings

Up to 150 people could be allowed at outdoor events by late spring.

Ma's Donuts Closes To Address Coronavirus Safety Concerns

The voluntary closure is expected to last about a week while the owners work to meet all safety requirements.

Rhode Island Hotels Ranked Among 2021’s Best: U.S. News

In the 11th edition of its Best Hotels rankings, U.S. News evaluated more than 30,000 hotels throughout the world.

Widespread Verizon Outage Reported In RI, Across Northeast

The company said some areas already had service restored.

RI's Restaurant Curfew Called Into Question: Patch PM

Also: Proposed law would ban guns on school grounds | Flu cases low in Rhode Island | more.

Newport Companies Received $58M In Federal Coronavirus Loans

The loans went to 663 companies and helped protect 5,796 jobs in Newport.

Small Business Saturday 2020: Help Them Stay Afloat In Newport

Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 28 this year — helps local businesses in Rhode Island overcome pandemic hardships.

Thanksgiving 2020: Grocery Store Hours In Rhode Island

Find out when you can pick up those last-minute Thanksgiving staples.

Which Newport Business Is Best? Nominate Your Favorite

Help us shine a spotlight on your favorite local business. Nominate them as a Rhode Island Businesses of the Year.

5 Charged In RI Unemployment Scam | Patch PM

Also: New rules for Halloween | Break rooms forced to close | more.

Applications Open For Newport's Take It Outside Grants

To be eligible, businesses must be a restaurant or store in Newport with 50 employees or fewer.

Newport-Area Businesses Awarded Grants To 'Take It Outside'

The first round awardees was announced this week.

Additional Funding, Relaxed Restaurant Rules To 'Take It Outside'

The state is offering local businesses $5 million total to help them stay outdoors as long as possible.

RI's Phase 3 Reopening Extended, Again | Patch PM

Also: Dog rescued after fall from hiking trail | New Board of Elections deemed ADA noncompliant | more.

WhatsGood Brings The Farmers' Market To Your Doorstep | Patch PM

Also: First week back to school in RI shows promise | RI "punished" by high testing numbers | more.

Grant Funding To Help RI Businesses 'Take It Outside' | Patch PM

Also: Halloween deemed "essential" | more businesses eligible for Restore RI grants | more.

Eligibility Expanded For Restore RI Small Business Grants

Sole proprietors, businesses with 50 employees or fewer and businesses with no employees can now apply for assistance.

Additional $1M Available To Businesses To 'Take It Outside'

The funding can be used to buy furniture, lighting, heating lamps and anything else to help facilitate outdoor business.

2 More RI-Area Businesses Closed By Coronavirus | Patch PM

Also: North Providence teacher charged with sexual assault | more.

5 More RI Businesses Cited For Violating Coronavirus Safety Rules

More than 200 businesses were given perfect scores for compliance, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health.

These Are RI's Best Employers | Patch PM

Also: What to know about mail ballots | Smithfield firefighter sent for hurricane relief | more.

These Are The Best Employers In Rhode Island: Forbes

Two of the state's major universities help make up the top 10.

Raimondo Continues Crackdown On RI Bars | Patch PM

Also: Fall sports delayed at schools | Asymptomatic testing open to younger Rhode Islanders | more.

Coronavirus Relief Loans In Newport: Where PPP Money Went

Here's a look at what businesses received loans from the Paycheck Protection Program during the coronavirus pandemic.

$5k Grants Available For Micro-Businesses In Newport

$50,000 total is available for qualifying businesses with five employees or fewer.

Job Openings In Rhode Island: Search For Local Listings

Even as unemployment soars, many companies are still looking to hire.

Reopening RI: Small Business Owners Worry About Survival

One third of small business owners surveyed said they were worried about their businesses surviving the coronavirus pandemic.

Meat Delivery Service Expands To Newport: Coronavirus

Newport residents can get weekly deliveries of meat from D’Artagnan.