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PET ESCORT: Ocean State Veterinary Specialists in East Greenwich has set up a triage tent in the parking lot where people can hand off their animals during the coronavirus pandemic. Banjo, a 12-year-old border collie belonging to Lorie Pavo, right, of Warren, is escorted into the facility by vet tech Brook Simmons. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Pets welcome in vet offices; their owners, not so much

Veterinarians are worried about the new coronavirus, too. Every potential contact with the owner of a patient – in this case a dog, cat,...

Students could use wellness plan

As a psychologist and the mother of two college-aged students, I am concerned about my children’s future emotional well-being. I know that the late...
Todd Thomas

Makers, crafters deserve some recognition for pandemic response

From being on the front lines of the incredible citizens-brigade effort to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and provide personal protection equipment to our medical...

Coronavirus spurring spread of 3-D printers

As COVID-19 wreaks havoc on global supply chains, a trend of moving manufacturing closer to customers could go so far as to put miniature...
STILL WAITING: Musician Sasha McVeigh poses at her home in Springfield, Tenn. McVeigh had been working steadily in Nashville until the city shut down music clubs in mid-March because of the new coronavirus pandemic. Since then, she’s applied for unemployment benefits but so far has not received anything. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK HUMPHREY

Jobless aid remains out of reach for many

WASHINGTON – Like many Americans cooped up during the virus outbreak, Jeff Kardesch of Austin, Texas, is spending a lot of time on social...

WashTrust CEO: Diversified income sources help bank withstand pandemic impact

WESTERLY – The first-quarter earnings report released by Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. on April 27 indicates The Washington Trust Co. is better positioned than...
DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP reported a $52.1 million profit in the first quarter. / COURTESY DUNKIN' BRANDS GROUP INC.

Dunkin’ posts $52M Q1 profit, slowed by COVID-19

CANTON, Mass. –  Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. reported a profit of $52.1 million in the first quarter, a 0.4% decline year over year, the...
CASES OF COVID-19 in the state increased by 374 day to day to total 8,621 Wednesday. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

COVID-19 cases rise by 374, state sees 15 more deaths

PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in the state increased by 374 day to day to total 8,621 Wednesday, while the state saw 15 more...
PANELISTS participating in Providence Business News' virtual summit on business continuity answer questions from an online audience on Thursday.

PBN panelists: Businesses need to ramp up IT for crisis of...

While the COVID-19 pandemic has crushed the economy, in many cases it has brought out the best in people working from home and shown...
BRYANT UNIVERSITY announced Thursday that it intends to have campus life return for the 2020 fall semester. / COURTESY BRYANT UNIVERSITY

Bryant intends to have campus life return in the fall

SMITHFIELD – Bryant University intends to have campus life return for the 2020 fall semester, the school announced Thursday. Bryant's studies are currently being conducted...
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