1. September event highlighting fight against prostate cancer goes virtual POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 16.
Rhode Islanders intent on fighting against prostate cancer are hosting a virtual gathering on Sept. 12 as part of ZERO – The End of Prostate Cancer’s Prostate Cancer Run/Walk series. Originally intended to take place at Marina Park in South Kingstown, the event was moved online due to COVID-19. rb.gy/w5lyjf
2. PBN announces 2020 Best Places to Work honorees POSTED ONLINE: JULY 31.
Providence Business News has announced 66 honorees for its 2020 Best Places to Work program. Each company was judged on human resources policies and confidential surveys of employees put together by Best Companies Group. Companies will be recognized in a virtual ceremony on Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. rb.gy/bfrexu
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3. R.I. residents added to travel advisories in Mass., N.Y., N.J., Conn. POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 4.
Rhode Island has been added to travel advisory lists in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York as of Aug. 4. Rhode Islanders traveling to these states must quarantine for 14 days upon arrival or be subject to fines. Those who cannot quarantine will have to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test. rb.gy/ohpajj
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4. Farm Fresh RI Food Hub nears completion in Providence POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 21.
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is completing the construction of a new building in Providence’s Valley neighborhood, which will provide space for an enclosed, year-round farmers market, food distribution areas, more capacity for its Market Mobile food delivery program, public gardens, and opportunity for youth and community programs. The opening is anticipated this fall. rb.gy/wxuws7
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5. Fauci: Rhode Island is well into ‘green’ zone for COVID-19 rates POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 13.
The nation’s top infectious-disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, said Rhode Island is “well into the green” zone and that schools should be able to open safely across the state. Fauci spoke with Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on a Facebook Live event hosted on her page on Aug. 13. He said the state is faring well, with a testing positive rate of less than 5% on average. rb.gy/s2f7jr
6. Bryant University to lay off, furlough 4% of workforce POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 13.
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7. R.I. to be removed from travel advisories in N.Y., N.J., Conn. POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 11.
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8. PBN announces 2020 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 14.
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9. CCRI, R.I. College projected to see enrollment declines for fall POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 14.
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10. R.I. ranks No. 3 on weekly ‘Back-to-Normal’ economic index POSTED ONLINE: AUG. 28.
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