If you followed Boston’s punk rock scene in the 1980s and early 90s, you might recognize the voice of Bob L’Heureux, lead singer of the Busted Statues. Today, Bob lives in Cranston and sings country. And like everyone, he’s thinking about the coronavirus—so much so he’s written a song about it that’s likely to get your foot tapping.
Alex Nunes
Alex oversees the three local bureaus at The Public’s Radio, and staffs the desk for our South County Bureau. Alex was previously the co-host and co executive producer of The Public's Radio podcast, Mosaic. The show explored the history of immigration in Southern New England through the stories of individual immigrants and their descendants and received an Edward R. Murrow Award for best podcast in the New England region. Alex previously worked as an editor at The Westerly Sun and The New London Day.
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Congress and the White House appear to be closing in on a deal this week to infuse the now-depleted Paycheck Protection Program with additional funding. But the program has faced its share of criticism so far.
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Coronavirus crisis a ‘shock’ and opportunity for RI farmers
The state’s agricultural economy has been valued at close to $240 million, with more than 1,000 farms operating on nearly 57,000 acres of land. But traditional revenue sources have dried up because of coronavirus at a time when there’s also surging consumer interest in local food.
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RI receives $625 million in COVID-19 stimulus money
Gov. Gina Raimondo said Rhode Island has received half of the federal funds set aside under the federal stimulus plan to help the state pay for its coronavirus response.
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RI Gov. says masks at work ‘new normal’ for months to come
At her daily news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced a new executive order requiring Rhode Island workers across numerous sectors to wear masks in the workplace.
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‘This is gonna be bad’: RI restaurants face tough road ahead
There are few industries as important to the Rhode Island economy as the restaurant business. But the coronavirus has left everything from fancy French restaurants to gritty dive bars reeling. Some say the immediate crisis could have serious long term effects.
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Looking for a coronavirus distraction that’s out of this world?
The Frosty Drew Observatory in Charlestown is launching a weekly stargazing live stream beginning tonight. The goal is to give people a source of inspiration and a much-needed distraction from the coronavirus crisis.
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Gov. Raimondo extends public gatherings ban, restrictions on businesses
Governor Gina Raimondo is extending numerous restrictions on public activities for another month in response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Coronavirus crisis fuels back-to-basics approach to food
People are buying up baking supplies online and at the grocery store, whipping up big batches of soup at home, and even planning vegetable gardens. Local food advocates are hoping the trend sticks.
