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The Nitro Bar to start brewing in Fox Point
By Pavani Durbhakula | April 21The coffee shop’s new storefront will open in late May or early June.
Pavani Durbhakula
Metro Editor Pavani Durbhakula is a Metro editor. She is a sophomore from DC and is studying IAPA and Public Health. In her free time, she enjoys baking, reading and searching for new coffee shops.
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After 59 years, Spectrum India prepares to close its doors
By Pavani Durbhakula | April 12The store will officially close at the end of May.
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Providence residents rally in support of rent stabilization ordinance
By Pavani Durbhakula | April 7Last week’s vote fell one vote short of the supermajority needed to override Mayor Brett Smiley’s veto.
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Record-breaking 401Gives fundraising campaign raises over $5 million for local nonprofits
By Pavani Durbhakula | April 2Donations will benefit over 700 Rhode Island nonprofits.
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From Prague to New Jersey: How Brunonians spent spring break
By Pavani Durbhakula | March 30Students spent the past week seeing family and friends, visiting new cities and relaxing on the beach.
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Breaking fast with croissants and matcha: Brown Bee Coffee hosts late-night service during Ramadan
By Pavani Durbhakula | March 12The late-night selection includes a traditional Middle Eastern rice pudding and a Ramadan croissant.
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Record-breaking blizzard causes closures, reduced traffic for local businesses
By Pavani Durbhakula | March 2The storm also impacted businesses’ profits and caused facilities damage.
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First apartment community for LGBTQ+ elders in R.I. to open
By Pavani Durbhakula | February 20The new affordable housing development is projected to open fall 2027.
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Providence businesses strike against ICE activity
By Pavani Durbhakula and Michelle Bi | February 11Several local businesses closed their stores on Jan. 30 as part of a national shutdown against ICE.
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Vegan food hall Plant City’s Providence location to close Feb. 8
By Pavani Durbhakula | February 5Plant City’s Providence location is set to close this Sunday after six years in business. The vegan food hall announced its closure on Jan. 26, citing a reduction in customers over the past two years. Plant City’s other locations in Barrington and Warwick will remain open.
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