Tag: Coronavirus
26M have sought U.S. jobless aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than 4.4 million laid-off workers applied for U.S. unemployment benefits last week as job cuts escalated across an economy that...
Stepping Up: Narragansett photographer shoots porch portraits in exchange for small-business...
NARRAGANSETT – Josh Edenbaum has always been someone who likes to keep busy.
But amid the economic shutdown prompted by COVID-19, the owner of Josh...
COVID-19 cases pass 5,800 in R.I.; 10 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – New cases of COVID-19 fell slightly on Wednesday, totaling 365 as opposed to Tuesday’s tally of 394 new cases, which was the highest...
Lifespan loses $23.8M from COVID-19 in March, predicts $100M loss by...
PROVIDENCE - Lifespan Corp. has reported an operating loss of $23.8 million for the month of March, an amount that equals the state’s largest...
UI claims due to COVID-19 pass 136K
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment insurance claims due to COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 1,773 on Tuesday, to 136,024, according to the R.I. Department of...
R.I. receives $5M to aid seniors, disabled during pandemic
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $5 million in federal funds to help seniors and the disabled during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Jack Reed,...
SENEDIA makes ‘difficult decision’ to cancel Defense Innovation Days 2020
NEWPORT – Citing indicators that large events could still be limited in late August due to the new coronavirus, the Southeastern New England Defense...
COVID-19 UI claims pass 134K
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment insurance filings due to COVID-19 increased by 1,721 on Monday, to a total 134,251, the R.I. Department of Labor reported.
Total UI...
COVID-19 cases reach 5.5K in R.I., with 16 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in the state have reached 5,500, a 394-case increase day to day, with 16 new deaths, the R.I. Department...
Stepping Up: Ivory Ella building activity kits for hospitalized children
WESTERLY – Ivory Ella LLC has never been shy at wanting to help a cause it believes in.
The Westerly-based online retailer centers its mission...
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