Hope NewsLocal news for Hope, RI continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.R.I. bridges at risk: DOT says 2 big bridges need more restrictions- April 25, 2008 "We have to preserve the life of these bridges" The state has proposed banning vehicles with more than two axles from two key bridges that are weakened by deterioration, the Route 24 bridge over the Sakonnet River and the Route 95 bridge over the Pawtucket ... via Providence Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/r-i-bridges-at-risk-dot-says-2-big-bridges-need-... Turn up the volumes- April 23, 2008 "Pawtucket was very attractive. It was the competitive rate, for one thing. But, when we went to look at the space, we fell in love with it immediately. It seems like its going to take off" Adding to already fertile creative ground, a bookstore has now joined the mix of artisans, hip retailers and urban dwellers who make Hope Artiste Village their home. via The Pawtucket Timeshttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/turn-up-the-volumes?fromrss=1 Using Barter and Trade Saves Cash Flow and Moves Unsold Inventory in a Tight Economy- April 17, 2008 "Maximizing cash flow is a top priority of all businesses, small and large. Using trade dollars, as an alternative to spending cash, helps companies conserve cash" Business owners and managers are discovering that they can put unsold inventory and services to good use to obtain new sales and higher revenues through BarterBing trade exchange. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...http://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/using-barter-and-trade-saves-cash-flow-and-moves... Roaring back:- April 15, 2008 "I hope we can get it together" THE WAY THEY WERE: Hymers, Giusti, and Fidrych. Rumors of a Rash of Stabbings reunion are not, in fact, greatly exaggerated. via The Providence Phoenixhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/roaring-back?fromrss=1 Mandle, Sherba and Geisser to receive 2008 Pell Awards- April 11, 2008 CONSUELO SHERBA, a music educator at Brown University and the Rhode Island Philharmonic Music School, a performing violist and a founding member of performance art troupe Aurea, will receive a 2008 Pell Awards ... via Providence Business Newshttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/mandle-sherba-and-geisser-to-receive-2008-pell-a... Southern New England Dining and Entertainment Guide Announces Advertising through Barter- April 8, 2008 "Our goal is to provide advertisers with an integrated marketing plan that is affordable and delivers measurable results, and to acquaint them with the benefits of using a barter exchange" Hope, RI - There is no gamble when it comes to advertising in Gourmet and Entertainment Guide magazine for hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, inns, and restaurants in southern New England. via American Chroniclehttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/southern-new-england-dining-and-entertainment-gu... The faces of the homeless- April 4, 2008 "So we still have the $3.8-million hole in the ground" It can all turn on a dime. Sudden illness. A tragic car crash. Layoffs. In an attempt to put a human face on the effect of Governor Carcieri's proposed cuts to services for the state's homeless, residents of ... via Providence Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/the-faces-of-the-homeless?fromrss=1 City lands millions in grants from R.I. Foundation- April 2, 2008 "These grants, which are awarded after a highly competitive process, make a real difference to Rhode Island residents who are most in need of assistance" Amos House will be getting money to help develop a bistro cafe on the South Side of Providence, and Puertorriquenos Unidos is getting funding to support Latino public radio. via Providence Journalhttp://www.topix.net/city/hope-ri/2008/04/city-lands-millions-in-grants-from-r-i-foundatio... |