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RISD Museum announces name change, revamps online presence

The art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design has revamped its public presence with a new name and a new website, the museum announced Monday.
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Should employees use Facebook at work?

As a lawyer who focuses on social media issues, I am often asked whether employers should “block” their employees from accessing Facebook during working hours. These employers are …
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Bryant program does far more than teach

Despite the often overwhelming negativity in the public discourse about Rhode Island’s economy and its prospects – 56 percent of respondents to a recent PBN.com poll on this topic said …
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Consumer prices in U.S. increased less than forecast in May

The cost of living in the U.S. rose less than forecast in May, restrained by the first drop in food prices in almost four years and signaling inflation remains under control.
Real Estate »

1st Circuit throws foreclosure process into limbo, orders action

A federal appeals court has sided with lenders challenging an injunction in Rhode Island’s improper foreclosure case, remanding the case back to U.S. District Court for further review.
Economic Development »

R.I. must change the debate in order to move ahead

At the present time, Rhode Island is consumed by two different issues. The first of these concerns our state’s approach to economic development. Do we rejigger the R.I. Economic Development …
Housing »

1st Circuit throws foreclosure process into limbo, orders action

A federal appeals court has sided with lenders challenging an injunction in Rhode Island’s improper foreclosure case, remanding the case back to U.S. District Court for further review.
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Tax Foundation: Federal assistance is 38% of R.I. revenue

Federal assistance accounts for 38.3 percent of Rhode Island’s general revenue, according to the Tax Foundation, which released a map on Monday depicting federal aid as part of general revenue for …
Development »

Signs of things to come

Surviving its first winter was a struggle for Providence Painted Signs, admits co-owner Shawn Gilheeney. But survive it did and Gilheeney, a Coventry native pictured above, and his company have been …
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Hasbro’s Hub Network wins at Daytime Emmy Awards

The Hub Network, a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Communications, earned recognition at the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards, Hasbro announced Sunday.
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The 2nd Annual Healthiest Employers event will recognize employers who have strong, effective Health and Wellness programs in the region. Deadline for enrollment is June 28th.
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