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THE UNIVERSITY OF Rhode Island is expected to refund close to $8 million to students for lost room and board due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Rhode Island President Daniel P. Egan said Thursday Rhode Island-based colleges could lose between $75 million and $100 million in revenue due to such refunds. / COURTESY UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND

R.I. colleges expected to lose $75M-$100M due to room-and-board refunds

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – Colleges in Rhode Island could lose between $75 million and $100 million in planned room-and-board refunds to students forced off campus by...

Stepping Up: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church brings faith to...

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

EAST GREENWICH - Rev. Joshua Barrow is something of an anomaly for his generation. For one thing, he’s a Catholic priest. He also has bucked...

GOV. GINA M. RAIMONDO said that Rhode Island has identified 165 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. coronavirus cases reach 165; Raimondo orders visitors from N.Y. to...

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Rhode Island increased by 33 Thursday, bringing the state total to 165, according to Gov....

THREE RHODE ISLAND-based nonprofits received $125,000 total from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation to help vulnerable individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 R.I. nonprofits receive $125K from Tufts Health Plan Foundation

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – Three Rhode Island-based nonprofits are receiving $125,000 from the Tufts Health Plan Foundation to help the organizations address needs and individuals impacted...

State leaders approve up to $300M in borrowing related to COVID-19

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island state leaders have authorized the borrowing of up to $300 million through a line of credit with a commercial bank...

RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL plans to put a third tent up on its campus to screen emergency department arrivals for respiratory symptoms. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

Rhode Island Hospital plans to open coronavirus screening tent at ER...

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Hospital plans to open a tent outside its emergency room entrance to screen patients for respiratory symptoms, Lifespan Corp., the...

THE STATE has had a total of 53,971 claims for unemployment benefits as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING.

R.I. unemployment increases to 53,971 due to COVID-19

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE – Unemployment claims rose again in Rhode Island on Wednesday but by a smaller number than in previous days this week. The total...

MASS. GOV. Charlie Baker has odered schools and non-emergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April. / AP FILE PHOTO/BEN GARVER/THE BERKSHIRE EAGLE

Gov. Baker extends Mass. school closures through end of April

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

BOSTON (AP) – Gov. Charlie Baker is ordering schools and nonemergency child care programs in Massachusetts to remain closed through the end of April...

RHODE ISLAND unemployment was 3.7% prior to the sharp increase in the number of unemployed due to the threat of the coronavirus

R.I. unemployment rises to 3.7%; Feb. numbers prior to most COVID-19...

Coronavirus 03/26/2020

PROVIDENCE - The unemployment rate in Rhode Island was 3.7% in February, a 0.3 percentage point increase year over year. The figures predate much of...