Tag: R.I. Convention Center
R.I. has spent $948,360 on travel-related COVID-19 tests
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has spent close to $1 million on travel-related coronavirus tests, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported on Sept. 28.
With the exception of...
Hotel industry: We’re in dire need
With nearly 8,800 left jobless in Rhode Island’s hotel sector and an estimated 8 out of every 10 hotel rooms empty, some local hospitality...
RIDOH opens new COVID-19 test site at R.I. Convention Center
PROVIDENCE – A new COVID-19 testing site opened July 21 at the R.I. Convention Center, the R.I. Department of Health announced.
The new site replaces...
Tourism will need support from R.I. leaders
On the morning of March 11, thousands of young athletes from across the Northeast were packing their bags for a trip to Providence. They...
Lease authorizes temporary use of R.I. Convention Center as COVID-19 medical...
PROVIDENCE – The state has authorized a six-month lease of the R.I. Convention Center, which is being converted to a hospital annex for up...
State leases 2 commercial facilities for alternate medical sites, third lease...
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Short-term leases have been authorized for two facilities in Rhode Island that are expected to be converted into field hospitals related...
R.I. Convention Center, Dunkin’ Donuts Center rescheduling events; AHL season suspended
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Convention Center Authority, which operates the R.I. Convention Center and the Dunkin’ Donuts Center, announced late Thursday that 12 upcoming...
Larger events feeling effects of spread of coronavirus
PROVIDENCE – Large events are feeling the effects of efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, with cancellations, postponements and attendance restrictions.
State officials are...
While delays have hampered offshore wind, land-based turbines loom large in...
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the challenges and opportunities of solar- and wind-farm development in Rhode Island and...
Power of Place Summit to highlight housing, transit and main streets
PROVIDENCE – Grow Smart Rhode Island has announced its 2020 Power of Place Summit will focus on several prominent issues, including climate action, housing...
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