1. PBN announces 2020 40 Under Forty winners POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 12.
Forty young professionals were chosen as the winners of Providence Business News’ 16th annual 40 Under Forty program and will be honored in a virtual ceremony on July 16. The awardees were selected based on their career success and involvement within their communities. rb.gy/4ltlfw
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2. Stepping Up: Local teachers create masks to help with communication POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 9.
Former East Providence High School teacher Linda Harnois and Johnston-based Thornton Elementary School teacher Linda Greco created face masks with a clear covering to allow the wearer’s mouth to remain visible. rb.gy/n33ctd
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3. R.I. scales back Phase III reopening POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 29.
Rhode Island’s third phase of reopening the economy began June 30, although Gov. Gina M. Raimondo revised the phase three standards to restrict large gatherings. Social gatherings will be limited to 25 people indoors and 50 people outdoors. Social gatherings such as weddings with a licensed caterer can have up to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors. rb.gy/unjivx
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4. Raimondo extends COVID-19 executive orders; R.I. sees 16 more deaths POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 5.
While Rhode Island wrapped up its first work week of phase two of reopening the economy, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced the extending of several executive orders, including the state remaining in a state of emergency for an additional 30 days. The governor said the move was designed to ensure that Rhode Island will have access to all necessary federal resources. rb.gy/wyqyrb
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5. ‘It was gut-wrenching,’ Civil owner says of riots POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 2.
Having heard rumors that riots and looting were planned for the Providence Place mall, Guido Silvestri stopped by his Westminster Street skateboard shop Civil on June 1. He took some cash from the register and retrieved his personal skateboard deck collection that lined the wall. Then he went home and crossed his fingers. rb.gy/wj95nt
6. Hope Point Tower developer wants to revisit purchase agreement, relief from project deadlines POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 22.
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7. Masks now required in public on Block Island POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 25.
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8. BCBSRI proposes premium credit for members due to pandemic POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 23.
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9. Lawsuit reveals Rafaelian divested control of Alex & Ani in 2019 restructuring POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 4.
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10. R.I. to test asymptomatic residents for COVID-19; state sees smallest increase in cases since late March POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 8.
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