Tag: Covid-19
U.S. jobless rate spikes to 14.7%, highest since Great Depression
WASHINGTON (AP) – The United States unemployment rate hit 14.7% in April, the highest rate since the Great Depression, as 20.5 million jobs vanished...
Has your attitude about shopping at the physical locations of local...
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo is lifting the stay-at-home order on Saturday and allowing some nonessential businesses to reopen or expand some services, with restrictions.
The...
Raimondo reveals further details on emergency rental assistance program
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo over the weekend released more details on a low-income rental assistance program that will be funded with $1.5...
Paolino Properties installs ultraviolet air purification system in 2 buildings
PROVIDENCE – Paolino Properties LP has installed an ultraviolet-light air purification system in two of its downtown buildings, with the aim of protecting tenants...
Primary care concerns intensified by pandemic
Hospitals dominate headlines when it comes to caring for those sick with COVID-19.
But the pandemic has also put a spotlight on an oft-overlooked segment...
Five Questions With: Andrew Schiff, Rhode Island Community Food Bank CEO
5Q: Andrew Schiff | CEO, Rhode Island Community Food Bank
1. How much more food is being distributed by Rhode Island Community Food Bank...
Knead Doughnuts waiting for a time to rise again
After four years of business growth and expansion, Knead Doughnuts completed its move into a larger commercial kitchen in February.
The new space, in a...
Health risks of reopening balanced by ongoing economic crisis
As the state embarks on a cautious reopening of its economy, the nagging question on everyone’s mind is, “Are we ready?” As this week’s...
Offering companies immunity from COVID-19 lawsuits is bad idea
Governors around the country are attempting to restart the economy by easing restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The prospect...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, April 2020
1. R.I. COVID-19 cases reach 3,251; Raimondo announces mask requirements POSTED ONLINE: APRIL 14. COVID-19 cases identified in the state totaled 3,251 as of...
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