Metro
Federal judge temporarily halts cannabis retail license distribution
By Laila Posner | April 23Recreational marijuana use has been legal at the state level in Rhode Island since 2022.
Laila Posner
Senior Staff WriterLaila Posner is a senior staff writer covering business and development.
Metro
R.I. announces Ocean State 2026 to maximize economic impact of nearby World Cup games
By Laila Posner | March 19The Ghanaian men’s soccer team will train at Bryant University for their matches this summer.
Metro
After almost four years in business, Fox Point bar Glou closes its doors
By Laila Posner | March 17The bar served its last drinks on Feb. 28.
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Seven Stars Bakery workers ratify new contract with improved wages, benefits
By Laila Posner | February 22The agreement comes after employees voted to authorize a strike in December.
Metro
Proposed bill would end sale of Mr. Potato Head license plates ahead of Hasbro move
By Laila Posner | February 8The plates help fund the R.I. Community Food Bank.
Metro
As students return to campus, College Hill businesses’ foot traffic slowly ticks back up
By Laila Posner | January 26Business at local establishments decreased in the days following the shooting.
Arts & Culture
RISD’s ‘this must be the place’ exhibit spotlights student art, curation
By Laila Posner | November 18The exhibition will be on display at the Bowen Suite Gallery through May 2026.
Science & Research
Brown professor Maureen Phipps elected to National Academy of Medicine
By Laila Posner | October 30Phipps received the recognition for her leadership in women’s health.
