Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Seniors in hock over credit card debt. Cap attempt a rare tri-partisan (D), (I), (R) effort – Herb Weiss
AARP Survey: Seniors Find Themselves in Hock Over Credit Card Debt by Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two weeks ago, a new AARP survey revealed that 47% of respondents who carry credit card debt use their credit cards to pay for basic living expenses that they do not have enough money to…
Read MoreHasbro. Now everyone is an expert – John J. “Jack” Partridge
by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer, commentary Since Christmas week, it seems every Rhode Island politician has a suggestion for Hasbro management as to where the company should be headquartered, everywhere but Boston, that is. The cries are well intended but unlikely not to produce positive results, and demonstrates a Rhode Island problem in political…
Read MoreTo Give in RI: “I know them. I see them. I will not abandon them.” RI-based Edesia calls on YOU
As the federal government restructures its many departments and divisions, temporary holds on programs and funding have caused an inconvenience for some – impending disaster for others. RINewsToday will periodically feature nonprofits, and causes, that call out to us to bring to you for your charitable giving. A small gift. A mid-sized gift. A whole-family…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Highest Providence home sale of the year – with Residential Properties
RPL Closes Highest Providence Home Sale of the Year Residential Properties Ltd. is excited to announce the sale of 200 Hope Street on Providence’s East Side for $2,070,000. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller and RPL Sales Associate Ellen Kasle represented the buyer in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: The key to longevity for high performing men 50+. Reset! – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise Reset, Recharge, and Reach Out: The Key to Longevity for High-Performing Men Over 50 You push hard every day—closing deals, leading teams, and managing high-stakes decisions. Your calendar is full, your phone never stops buzzing, and the pressure never seems to let up. Sound familiar? But…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Blue light special for Providence from Crossroads RI – $685,000
Photo: E. W. Audet & Sons Crossroads is the leading provider of housing and services to those experiencing homelessness in Rhode Island, according to their website. They also note that 84% of their expenditures are spent on direct program support such as shelter, housing, education and employment services. Conversation about new blue LED lights on…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: RI-based Ocean State Job Lot, acquires 15 Big Lots in region. Opening all soon.
All locations to re-open as Ocean State Job Lot stores by May/June 2025 Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), headquartered in North Kingstown, RI, the region’s premier discount retail chain with 159 stores across the Northeast, announced that it is in the process of acquiring 15 Big Lots locations in eight states. Legal documentation is being finalized.…
Read MoreRI Veterans: Did you know? 20.03.25 (VA changes, St. Joseph’s Day, events, more) – John A. Cianci
by John A. Cianci, contributing writer, veterans issues VA Secretary Collins calls politicians lying to American people on VA cuts impacting Veteran healthcare and benefits Just a few days ago Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins visited the VA Medical facility in Nashville, Tennessee, where he was peppered with questions on past cuts and an estimated…
Read MoreThings to Do in RI: Track 15 now open in downtown Providence
Track 15, the highly-anticipated food hall from the Marsella family located in historic Union Station in downtown Providence, is now open! The occasion was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony just before the doors opened to the public on Tuesday, March 18th. Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos,…
Read MoreART! “We have a goal” theme of Pawtucket’s 27th Annual Photo Contest. Be in the city calendar.
Pawtucket Announces 27th Annual Photo Contest Grab your cameras and snap that picture! The City of Pawtucket and The Camera Werks announce the 27th Annual City of Pawtucket Photo Contest! Twelve winning photos will be selected by a panel of local professional photographers and placed in the 2026 City Calendar. This year’s photo contest judges…
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