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Pfizer asks U.S. to allow COVID shots for kids ages 5...

Pfizer asked the United States government Thursday to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11 - and if regulators...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 306, with 3 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 306 on Tuesday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
GOV. DANIEL J. MCKEE said Tuesday that more than $50 million in rental and utility assistance has been distributed to Rhode Islanders in need. / AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE

McKee: More than $50M in rental, utility assistance approved

PROVIDENCE – The state has approved more than $50 million in funding through its RentReliefRI program, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Tuesday. The state program,...

R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 238, with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 238 on Monday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 632 over the weekend, with 5...

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 632 from Oct. 1 through Sunday, with five new deaths, the R.I. Department...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 304, with no new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 304 on Thursday, with no new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
PREPPING FOR DINERS: Natasha Nichols, left, vice president of Chow Fun Inc., helps manager Antonio Galvao set up tables in Chow Fun’s new restaurant OZ Tacos & Tequila in Lincoln.  / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Dining out: Employing a quirky formula

Although our focus is on an exciting new restaurant doing well in Rhode Island, it is still 2021. Therefore, the specter of the pandemic...

Does restaurants’ expanded sidewalk seating need limits?

Outdoor seating on sidewalks, bike lanes and city streets have helped save restaurants and bars during the pandemic, but some say it’s making it...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced on Thursday that Rhode Island will soon participate a “Test and Stay” pilot program involving COVID-19 contact tracing for public school students. / AP FILE PHOTO / STEVEN SENNE

McKee announces contact tracing pilot for R.I. students, pumps childhood vaccines

WARWICK – As Rhode Island waits on the availability of COVID-19 vaccinations for children under 12 years old, which may come “in a matter...

R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 331, with 2 new deaths

PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 331, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on Thursday. Hospitalizations...
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