Tag: Covid-19
Is R.I.’s rate of new business starts a problem?
At first glance, the Rhode Island business community’s growth during the COVID-19 pandemic looks impressive: since 2019, new business applications have shot up by...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 458, with 9 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 458 from March 5-11, with nine new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on...
R.I. will restart Medicaid renewals April 1
PROVIDENCE – The state will restart Medicaid renewals on April 1 and will stagger them into next year to help ensure a smoother process,...
Mass. COVID-19 public health emergency ending May 11
PROVIDENCE – The COVID-19 public health emergency in Massachusetts will end May 11, the same day the federal public health emergency is set to...
Trinity Rep partially relaxes COVID-19 mask requirement
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 masking policies are being relaxed at Trinity Repertory Company for audience members, to some extent.
The theater group announced late Wednesday that...
Bishop Connolly High School in Fall River to close at end...
FALL RIVER – Citing declining enrollment and the Diocese of Fall River no longer having the financial resources to keep it operational, Bishop Connolly...
Pediatricians release video to spread awareness about ‘tripledemic’
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island pediatricians are warning parents of the dangers of the “tripledemic,” the circulation of multiple respiratory viruses.
The flu, COVID-19 and respiratory...
Panel: Offering flexible workplace is now a must
From an employer perspective, the labor market may appear to be in poor shape as many fear the U.S. is nearing, or is already...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, Feb. 2023
1. $27M grant could finish Providence’s bike lane network, but Smiley noncommittal POSTED ONLINE: FEB. 17. A new, $27 million federal grant could hypothetically cover the...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increased by 646 last week, with 5 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 646 from Feb. 19-25, with five new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on...
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