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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...
State to open coronavirus testing sites, working with CDC
PROVIDENCE – State officials are working to set up sites across Rhode Island for health care workers to administer tests for COVID-19, the disease...
Bryant University names Gittell president
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University’s longtime and outgoing president now has a successor.
The private university announced Wednesday that Ross Gittell, the chancellor of the Community...
Elorza opposes proposed Allens Ave. transfer station
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Tuesday said he opposes a proposed solid waste transfer station at 481 Allen Ave.
The Ohio-based applicant, Allens...
Local colleges addressing coronavirus threat
PROVIDENCE – As the concerns over coronavirus disease, or COVID-19, continue to grow, several local colleges are taking steps to address the matter, including...
Sports bettors in R.I. lose record $3.3M in Jan.
PROVIDENCE – Sports bettors wagering in Rhode Island lost a collective $3.3 million in January, marking the state’s highest sports book revenue to date,...
R.I. Commerce Corp. authorizes credits, incentives for 6 projects
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. has authorized incentives to encourage several employers to expand operations in the state, as well as tax credits...
R.I. chefs nominated for James Beard Foundation Awards
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island again is well-represented in the James Beard Foundation Awards, known as the “Oscars Of The Food World.” The semifinalists in...
Newport Restaurant Group to open new restaurant in East Greenwich
EAST GREENWICH – Newport Restaurant Group announced Tuesday the opening of a new restaurant concept to be located in the recently shuttered Outback Steakhouse location...
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