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Collette pitches in for Volunteer Week
Employees of Collette Vacations celebrated 2013 National Volunteer Week, which ran from April 21 to April 27, by offering more than 100 hours of support to a handful of Rhode Island-based organizations. Staff pitched in by processing donations for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, by walking in the March for Babies event for March of Dimes and by serving meals at the Pawtucket Soup Kitchen and the McAuley House in Providence. more
5/6/13
Zoo taps Goodman as new director
The trustees of the Rhode Island Zoological Society have hired Jeremy Goodman as the new executive director of the Roger Williams Park Zoo and Society, the zoo announced Thursday. more
WaterFire lands $50K NEA grant
WaterFire Providence has been selected as one of 817 nonprofit organizations nationwide to receive a National Endowment for the Arts grant, the national organization announced Friday. more
Chambers collaborate on Mass. tourism mission
Despite their like missions, local chambers of commerce have not always gotten along. But in Bristol County, Mass., at least, necessity has led to collaboration where it previously didn’t exist. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/22/13

Bombing boosts security concerns for event planners
In the aftermath of the deadly bombing at the Boston Marathon, security is being defined, redefined and arranged, as spring takes hold in Rhode Island and civic leaders prepare for crowds expected at marathons, 5K walks, food festivals and Providence’s signature crowd-pleaser – WaterFire. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/22/13

R.I. hotels earn spots on Conde Nast Traveler’s ‘Hot List’
Two Rhode Island hotels – The Attwater in Newport and Westerly’s Weekapaug Inn – earned spots on Conde Nast Traveler’s 17th annual May Hot List, which touts itself as “the ultimate insider’s guide to the hottest new hotels and spas of the year.” more
| 4/17/13
2 explosions, 3 dead reported near finish line at Boston Marathon
(Updated, 9:50 p.m.) Two powerful explosions rocked the finish line area of the Boston Marathon near Copley Plaza, with police saying that at least three people are dead. The first explosion caused a huge puff of white smoke and was followed by a smaller explosion. more
‘Five stars’ fading for hotels on profit squeeze
Developers are shunning luxury hotels in the U.S. as room rates fail to rebound to peak levels and profits are squeezed by the costs of offering swanky amenities such as spas and trendy restaurants. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

Alfresco dining boosts bottom line
Last year, the businesses on Washington Square in Newport found a way to boost foot traffic and sales that had been sitting on the sidewalks in front of their establishments all along. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

Festival to celebrate R.I.’s culinary treasures
When is Rhode Island going to get its just deserts, when it comes to desserts and other fine edibles? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/15/13

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