Business • Providence
Small Businesses Along Providence's Neighborhood Corridors Report Steady Recovery
Storefronts in Federal Hill, Elmwood and the West End describe a slow but steady return of foot traffic.
Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read
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Environment • Warwick
Coastal Towns Update Flood Maps as High-Tide Flooding Becomes More Frequent
Several Rhode Island coastal communities are incorporating updated flood data into local planning for the first time in years.
Jul 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Beauty & Wellness • Providence
Small Spas Adapt Pricing Models as Customers Seek Transparency
Independent spas across Rhode Island are moving toward flat, published pricing after years of variable add-on fees drew complaints.
Jul 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Technology • Providence
State Agencies Modernize Aging Digital Systems After Years of Delay
Several Rhode Island state agencies are replacing decades-old software systems used for benefits processing and licensing.
Jul 5, 2026 · 1 min read
Arts & Culture • Providence
Providence Gallery Night Draws Steady Crowds to the City's Arts District
The long-running monthly arts walk continues to draw visitors to studios and galleries across downtown Providence.
Jul 4, 2026 · 1 min read
Communities • Cranston
Cranston's Aging Housing Stock Presents Both Challenge and Opportunity
Much of Cranston's post-war housing is due for major maintenance, prompting new conversations about renovation assistance programs.
Jul 3, 2026 · 1 min read
Food & Culture • Providence
Providence Table: A Neighborhood Coffee Roaster Builds a Following Beyond Rhode Island
A small West End coffee roastery has grown a wholesale business shipping beans to cafes across New England.
Jul 1, 2026 · 1 min read
Beauty & Wellness • Providence
Wellness Businesses Report Growing Demand for Mental Health-Adjacent Services
Massage therapists, yoga studios and wellness centers describe increased customer interest in stress-reduction services.
Jun 27, 2026 · 1 min read
Politics • Providence
State House Committee Advances Education Funding Review
A legislative committee is examining whether the state's school-funding formula still reflects current enrollment and cost patterns.
Jun 26, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Warwick
Warwick Business Park Sees New Investment After Years of Vacancy
A long-underused commercial park near T.F. Green is drawing new tenants as logistics and light-manufacturing demand grows.
Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read
Politics • Providence
Transportation Officials Detail Plans for Aging Bridge Repairs
State engineers outlined a multi-year schedule for repairing structurally deficient bridges across Rhode Island.
Jun 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Beauty & Wellness • Warwick
Consumer Complaints Prompt Closer Look at Beauty Service Contracts
State consumer protection officials say complaints about long-term membership contracts at some wellness businesses have increased.
Jun 13, 2026 · 1 min read