Police, firefighters, health care workers and paramedics can get one free meal per day until May 5.
The Ocean State was ranked 45th in the country by WalletHub.
We asked local businesses to update their status and created a handy guide from their responses.
Patch is publishing a simple open-or-closed directory for Newport businesses. Here’s how to get listed.
The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce is challenging Aquidneck Island restaurants to support small businesses.
The Ocean State was ninth in the country overall in a new ranking from WalletHub.
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The average Rhode Islander spends more than $600 per year playing the lottery.
Gregory Meeker, 57, pleaded guilty to 12 counts of bank fraud and two counts of aggravated identity theft.
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Company data shows Ocean State hosts made millions of dollars from thousands of renters in 2019.
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Several national chains announced they are closing or scaling back operations around the country, including in Rhode Island.
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Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Newport compete.
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The week-long January gas outage left thousands of Aquidneck Island residents without heat during dangerously cold temperatures.
The City Council approved a six-month moratorium on decisions related to development in the Mixed-Use Innovation District.
Spirit Halloween stores pop up for the fall and disappear like a ghost. Here's where the four in Rhode Island are this year.
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Several major companies have announced that they are seeking seasonal workers ahead of the 2019 holiday season.
It's unknown what locations could be affected. The changes might be visible to shoppers in Rhode Island before Christmas.
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The nation’s largest retailer is also “respectfully requesting” that customers no longer openly carry firearms in stores.
Also: Coventry police charge man for DUI with child in back seat | RI couple injured in NH crash | Gas prices drop three cents.
City and town offices are without phone service following a widespread Cox Communications outage.
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Report says Rhode Island property will let go up to 100 employees as business slides in the face of competition from Encore Boston Harbor.
South Kingstown singer debuts on "Songland" | RI gas prices take tumble | Reminder to stop for school buses | Newport Police ask for assist.
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Members of the public raised concerns about the proposed Newport Grand development's proximity to the city's Waste Management facility.
The City of Newport is looking to hire lifeguards, gate attendants, carousel workers and laborers for seasonal jobs through Labor Day.
The new development will include apartments, hotels and stores, completely changing the landscape.
Equifax has promised to strengthen consumer security and services following the massive data breach.
CNBC named Rhode Island as the worst state in the country for business for the fifth time in a little more than a decade.
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Forbes identified the richest person in each state. They may not come as a surprise.
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