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SBA, U.S. Dept. of Commerce to hold coronavirus conference call series

Coronavirus 03/17/2020

PROVIDENCE – A series of coronavirus special conference calls will be hosted by the U.S Department of Commerce and the U.S. Small Business Administration...

THREE OF FIVE Rhode Island counties have received quick approval for businesses to apply for loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program, said Mark S. Hayward, SBA Rhode Island district director.

R.I. counties get SBA disaster declaration

Coronavirus 03/17/2020

PROVIDENCE – Three of five state counties have been approved for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program,...

WALLETHUB ranked Rhode Island as the "most aggressive" state in the U.S. in combatting the spread of the coronavirus. / AP FILE PHOTO/ CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

WalletHub: R.I. most aggressive state vs. coronavirus in U.S.

Coronavirus 03/17/2020

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was determined to be the "most aggressive" state in the country versus the coronavirus, according to a report from WalletHub...

COVID-19 unemployment claims rise to nearly 10K in R.I.

Coronavirus 03/17/2020

PROVIDENCE – Nearly 10,000 people have already lost their jobs in Rhode Island due to the new coronavirus which leads to the COVID-19 infection. The...

UNITED WAY OF Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Foundation have established the Rhode Island COVID-19 Response Fund to assist nonprofits during the coronavirus outbreak.

United Way, R.I. Foundation create COVID-19 response fund to help nonprofits

Coronavirus 03/17/2020

PROVIDENCE – In an effort to help nonprofits with direct-service programs impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the United Way of Rhode Island and the...

THE CORONAVIRUS has continued to prompt the closure of business and nonprofits around the state. / NIAID-RML via AP

Closures continue around R.I. amid COVID-19 spread

Coronavirus 03/16/2020

PROVIDENCE – Closings due to the spread of the coronavirus and efforts to contain it continued over the weekend and Monday. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...

BOB BURKE, owner of the French restaurant Pot Au Feu, said that closure of restaurants could lead to many being forced to go to already overtaxed supermarkets. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Restaurateurs react to R.I. dining room closures

Coronavirus 03/16/2020

PROVIDENCE – The decision to shut down Rhode Island’s restaurant dining rooms and limit them to takeout, drive-thru and delivery in the wake of...

BROWN UNIVERSITY announced Sunday that a member of its community tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY

Three people closely tied to local colleges test positive for virus

Coronavirus 03/16/2020

PROVIDENCE – Three individuals who are closely tied to two local colleges have recently tested positive for the COVID-19 disease. Brown University said Sunday that...

THE ROMAN CATHOLIC Diocese of Providence announced Monday that church services will be suspended until further notice starting Tuesday. / PBN FILE PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Diocese of Providence suspending church services until further notice

Coronavirus 03/16/2020

PROVIDENCE – The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence will suspend all public Mass celebrations until further notice beginning Tuesday following the recommendation from state...