Friday, May 06, 2011
After California, Washington is America’s largest wine producing state, boasting 700 wineries and with vineyards covering more than 40,000 acres. It is amazing to think that what began 150 years ago with German and Italian immigrants planting primarily white grape varietals near Fort Vancouver has turned into such a robust, diverse, and highly lucrative three-billion-plus dollar industry today.
Friday, May 06, 2011
One of America’s funniest TV families is coming back home to Rhode Island for the weekend. Family Guy fans do not want to miss this exclusive Family Guy RI Road Trip. Check out this, plus 4 more must-do events this weekend.
Friday, May 06, 2011
Friday, May 06, 2011
In a city known for its exemplary architecture, many historic buildings in Providence are vulnerable to decay, disrepair and destruction. Threatened by neglect, insufficient funds, and “inappropriate development” these buildings are at a risk of disappearing.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced that the town of Barrington has signed an agreement in which the town acknowledges it violated the state’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA) when it failed to respond in a timely manner to the APRA request of a Barrington resident.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
Rhode Island’s two Fortune 500 companies dropped slightly in the annual rankings put out by Fortune Magazine.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The Providence City Council is one vote away from blocking a major tax increase—a critical step that Mayor Angel Taveras says is necessary to reach a balanced budget next year and avoid an even worse financial crisis. Taveras said he would seek a 5.25 percent increase in the amount of money the city raises in taxes next year—one percent above what is normally allowed by state law. The Mayor would need the approval of a four-fifths supermajority of the 15-member City Council, meaning that just four members could block the move.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
It became more apparent this week that a declaration of bankruptcy by the city of Providence is a distinct possibility as new tax and budget cut proposals were rolled out by the Taveras administration.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The Sierra Club and Environment America released a new report today showing that more fuel efficient cars would save every Rhode Island family an average of $474 at the gas pump this summer alone.
Thursday, May 05, 2011
The controversial chairman of the state agency that oversees virtually all development along the Ocean State’s 400-mile coastline has been ousted from his position, sources tell GoLocalProv.
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