PROVIDENCE, RI, March 10, 2020- Family Service of Rhode Island, a statewide non-profit, is asking for help to provide items to help the low income children, families and seniors it serves “be safe” from the Coronavirus. “We work in schools and communities across Rhode Island, and in recent weeks so many families have asked how they can […]readmore
Trump Promises ‘Substantial Relief’ to Businesses, Individuals Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
VOA News By Steve Herman WHITE HOUSE – U.S. President Donald Trump met with congressional leaders Tuesday afternoon to discuss a payroll tax cut as part of efforts to provide «substantial relief» to businesses and individuals who suffer financially as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. “ «We’re also going to be talking about hourly wage […]readmore
lprnews WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and the City of Woonsocket Parks & Recreation Department are pleased to announce the City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday April 4, at Rivers Edge Complex at 12 Noon sharp. Rivers Edge is located on Davison Street. Participants should arrive no later than 11:45 a.m. […]readmore
DW Noticias La lista de noticias falsas sobre el coronavirus va desde las teorías conspirativas absurdas hasta las más aterradoras. Las advertencias sobre esos bulos abarrotan internet casi tanto como los informes oficiales. No, el coronavirus que mantiene al mundo en vilo no tiene un origen demostrable en laboratorios militares chinos o estadounidenses. No, los […]readmore
VOA News Foto: Personas usando máscaras de protección en Florencia, al tiempo que Italia lucha contra un brote de coronavirus. 7 marzo 2020. Siete semanas después de la confirmación del primer caso del nuevo coronavirus en Estados Unidos, la diseminación del virus ha causado extensos daños a sectores clave de la economía. Las aerolíneas están […]readmore
By VOA News Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called out the National Guard to help set up a containment zone in the New York City suburb of New Rochelle, which the governor says contains the country’s largest cluster of coronavirus cases. In one of the more drastic measures in the United States so far, authorities are establishing […]readmore
Bernie’s Revolution Failed Against. The New Amigo, Biden’s strong showing has made him the party’s nominee. readmore
Providence, RI (March 10, 2020) ¾ In light of the developing COVID-19 situation and following the recommendations of several of our sponsors – Brown University, RIDOH, Care New England, Lifespan– Brain Week Rhode Island has made the decision to cancel this year’s events. In addition to the hundreds of people who attend our events, many of the […]readmore
Statement on attendance/coverage of CNN’s March 15th Democratic Presidential debate
The Democratic National Committee says it is making the move “at the request of both campaigns and out of an abundance of caution.”readmore
LPR News PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Today Governor Gina M. Raimondo, surrounded by legislators, union leaders and other advocates for working families, signed into law H7157A/S2417A, raising the minimum wage in Rhode Island to $11.50 an hour. The wage increase will take effect on October 1.«Nobody should work full-time and live in poverty,” said Governor Raimondo. “Over the […]readmore