Tag: Coronavirus
New England Tech to require students to be vaccinated before fall
EAST GREENWICH – Another local independent college will require students to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before returning to campus in the fall.
The New...
COVID-19 restrictions to be lifted May 29 in Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) – All remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted in Massachusetts on May 29, Gov. Charlie Baker said Monday.
Baker announced the decision at...
R.I. Foundation, McKee administration launch $150K initiative to support minority-owned businesses
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation and Gov. Daniel J. McKee jointly announced Monday that they are launching the $150,000 initiative to help enhance...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 139, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 139 on Thursday, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Eateries look for recipe to solve staff shortage
While many iconic restaurants on Providence’s Federal Hill are starting to see a revival, the lights at Siena on Atwells Avenue remain off, tables...
For many, COVID-19 sparks desire to start a venture
After Michelle Politano was laid off when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived last year, she made the decision to pursue her lifelong dream of opening...
A business opportunity Collinson just couldn’t let go to waste
Think about any dirty, feces-related joke, and Cassie Collinson guarantees she has heard it.
“People find out what I do and like to tell me...
It’s time to explore job opportunities
Hope is returning to the workplace. With vaccines more widely available, COVID-19 cases decreasing and restrictions being cautiously lifted, job seekers are seeing increases...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, April 2021
1. Applications open for new $200M rent assistance program POSTED ONLINE: APRIL 1. A new $200 million rent assistance program for tenants and landlords...
Providence Bruins announce October return to R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Professional hockey will return to Rhode Island in October.
The Providence Bruins announced late Thursday the first six home dates at the Dunkin’...
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