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
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – The political fortunes of former U.S. President Donald Trump are now an open question, even after the Senate acquitted him of allegations that he incited insurrection last month by urging hundreds of his supporters to confront lawmakers at the U.S. Capitol as they were certifying his election loss to Democrat Joe […]Read More
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
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
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
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
Mayor Don Grebien: The coronavirus pandemic has been challenging across the country. I want to thank you, the residents, for your continued patience and support as we navigate through these unprecedented times together. The City is pleased to announce that dates and times have been selected for upcoming vaccination clinics. Pawtucket residents that are 75 […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More
By VOA News The United States has started to administer the newly-approved coronavirus vaccine produced by Pfizer and BioNTech. New York State began inoculating heath care workers Monday, with critical care nurse Sandra Lindsay the first to receive an injection. “First Vaccine Administered. Congratulations USA! Congratulations World!” President Donald Trump said on Twitter. Super-cooled shipments of […]Read More
By Steve Baragona WASHINGTON – With pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca’s announcement Monday that its vaccine successfully prevented coronavirus infection, three candidates appear to be promising vital tools to curtail the COVID-19 pandemic. Biotech firm Moderna and drug company partners Pfizer and BioNTech announced last week that their vaccines were ready to submit to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]Read More
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