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Incoming Governor McKee Statement on Rhode Island’s Vaccine Rollout

PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Incoming Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on Rhode Island’s vaccine rollout:  “Like most Rhode Islanders, I am not satisfied with the current administration’s progress on vaccine distribution, especially as we see our neighbors in Connecticut ranked among the top in the nation.  Speeding up vaccine distribution is my top priority. […]Read More

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Taller Comunitario Sobre COVID-19

Martes 16 de febrero 6:00 PM Regístrese aquí virtual Acompáñenos El Alcalde Jorge O. Elorza, La Presidenta del Concejo Sabina Matos, y María Bisonó, Dana Holmgren, y Manuel Ortíz del Departamento de Salud de Rhode Island para un taller comunitario virtual sobre el COVID-19. ¡COMPLETAMENTE EN ESPAÑOL! Temas incluidos:• COVID-19 101• Rastreo de Contactos• Investigación de […]Read More

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New Coronavirus Cases Falling in US

By VOA News The number of new U.S. coronavirus cases has fallen below 100,000 in recent days, but a health official warned Sunday the pandemic is far from under control. The United States, with more reported COVID-19 deaths and more infections than any other country, had been recording more than 200,000 new cases a day in […]Read More

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COVID Not Going Anywhere Soon

By VOA News Scientists say the rapidly evolving coronavirus will be circulating among the world’s population for some time.   One thing, however, that scientists agree upon in the battle against the virus that has killed more than 2 million people is the importance of the COVID-19 vaccinations.    Dr. T. Jacob John, a leading Indian public health official, told the Associated Press that at some point the coronavirus will […]Read More

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Americans Commemorate Presidents Day Monday

By VOA News Americans are commemorating Presidents Day Monday, a federal holiday honoring all U.S. presidents.   The holiday is observed on the third Monday of February, the birth month of two of the country’s most prominent presidents – George Washington, the nation’s first president, and Abraham Lincoln, who led the country through the Civil War.  While some U.S. […]Read More

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Providence City Council to Host its Sixth Black History Month

Michael S. Van Leesten: Bridge Builder Providence RI, (February 12, 2020)… Deputy Majority Leader Mary Kay Harris (Ward 11) and the Providence City Council has teamed up with the Providence City Archives to create a Black History Month Online Exhibit and online panel discussion to honor the life and legacy of Michael S. Van Leesten entitled […]Read More

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CONSULTANT SELECTED FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANS FOR PAWTUCKET AND CENTRAL

Pawtucket – The Cities of Pawtucket and Central Falls have announced the selection of McCabe Enterprises as the consultant to produce a joint economic development plan, workforce and business development assessment, and feasibility study for a training and innovation center.  “We welcome McCabe Enterprises and are pleased to continue moving forward on developing future economic growth […]Read More

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PAWTUCKET ANNOUNCES CONTEST AND EVENT HONORING BLACK HISTORY MONTH WITH

Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket announces the launch of a contest and event Honoring Black History Month geared towards Pawtucket middle school aged students to submit a piece of their work – art, poetry, a paper, presentation, or other artistic expression – on what they feel best represents Black History Month. The topic could be […]Read More