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R.I. identifies 11 new COVID-19 cases; Raimondo seeks businesses’ help
PROVIDENCE – In her daily briefing on the impact of the coronavirus, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Thursday that Rhode Island had found 11...
COVID-19 cases rise to 33 in R.I.; public schools to operate...
PROVIDENCE – The number of positive cases of the new coronavirus in the state has increased by 10, to 33, and Gov. Gina M....
COVID-19 unemployment claims rise to nearly 10K in R.I.
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...
R.I. shutting down restaurant dining for two weeks; Providence Place mall...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Monday morning announced that the state will shut down dine-in services at all restaurants, bars and cafes...
R.I. public schools closing; positive coronavirus cases rise
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Friday ordered all public schools closed for a week and said Rhode Island’s positive cases of the...
More local colleges moving classes online due to virus concerns
PROVIDENCE – Local colleges are continuing to adjust programming and protocols in order to limit the spread of COVID-19, and following leads of other...
Local colleges switching to online courses, asking students to stay home...
PROVIDENCE – Local colleges continue to alter their respective schedules and programming in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, including extending spring break,...
Market Basket to open first R.I. store in Johnston
JOHNSTON – Market Basket supermarket is opening in Rhode Island, the grocer chain announced Tuesday.
The store will be located at 1300 Hartford Ave., according...
Raimondo declares a state of emergency over coronavirus worries
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo declared a state of emergency in Rhode Island Monday afternoon in reaction to the spread of the coronavirus,...
Bryant’s 2020 Women’s Summit postponed due to coronavirus concerns
PROVIDENCE – Bryant University's 2020 Women’s Summit has been postponed until June 10 due to concerns regarding the 2019 coronavirus, Women's Summit Director Kati...