STORY OF THE WEEK: Back in the day, the approach of the end of February would signal the time for the Providence Newspaper Guild Follies – the bygone annual satiric sendup of the year in Rhode … more

The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce celebrated the holidays with over 150 members and friends at Harbor Lights on Thursday, December 8. Included in the festivities were the swearing in of … more

The competition was intense Thursday at the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce business after hours and Jenga tournament at the Valley Country Club. The evening saw teams of two paired in an … more

The gift that keeps growing Thanks to the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce a live 14-foot blue spruce replaced the weathering pine outside the Thayer Arena in time for the city's Christmas tree lighting ceremony and celebration Sunday evening. more

By JOHN HOWELL With a bit of hocus pocus on the part of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and Warwick Police, Confreda Fields was transformed into a community pre-Halloween party Friday night for an estimated 500 children and adults. "I worked more

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival will celebrate its 33rd annual season with a series of five in-person concerts at the University of Rhode Island's Fine Arts Center from July 24 to Aug. 1. Tickets will be available in June at kingstonchambermusic.org more

The Central RI Chamber of Commerce is continuing to distribute free personal protective equipment to small businesses with 50 or fewer employees. The PPE was provided earlier this year by the state. Businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, more

By LAURA WEICK The Warwick Public Library, Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce and Warwick Beacon will host a series of virtual job fairs enabling employers and employees to make professional connections amid the pandemic. According to Wil more

By JOHN HOWELL Ward 7 Councilman Steve McAllister is accustomed to taking calls from his constituents, knowing where they live in the ward and what's needed to address their problem or concern. In recent weeks, however, McAllister has been answering more