A kid from Providence is going to have big night at the NFL Draft
Kwity Payeâs story will make you root for him â even if you went to LaSalle.
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated April 29, 2021, 8:24 a.m.
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Michigan defensive lineman Kwity Paye (19) is seen during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich.Carlos Osorio/Associated Press
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Visitors will soon be able to see baby panda Xiao Qi Ji at the zoo. Photo courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
After a series of pandemic closures, the National Zoo will once again welcome visitors starting on May 21. But if humans are still adjusting to life within six feet of each other, how will the animals react to the influx of people?
Spoiler alert: they may fare better than us bipeds. According to senior curator Bryan Amaral, the animals are likely to be unfazed by the return of human fans. Although the facility has been closed to visitors for almost six months, the animals have been interacting with Zoo staff and watching maintenance teams move through their homes. At the moment, the animals are paying more attention to humans because their presence often means a feeding session or fun activity, says Amaral. Once the animals see that visitors aren’t interacting with them directly, their interest in humans will likely ebb.
A secret donor has been paying for major Providence projects. Hereâs who it is
The mysterious donor funded reports on the cityâs public safety departments and Rhode Islandâs history of racial injustice, among other things.
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated April 16, 2021, 2 hours ago
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Market Square was the epicenter of Providence s trade and markets, as a site for sales of human cargo from Africa and the West Indies.Matthew J. Lee/Globe staff
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RIPEC floats an interesting idea for improving school funding
Statewide student spending total is $18,079 per pupil. Woonsocket and Pawtucket are spending far less on their students.
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated April 14, 2021, 1 hour ago
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ICYMI: Rhode Island was up to 142,774 confirmed coronavirus cases on Tuesday, after adding 1,553 new cases since April 9. (Note: The percent positive rate wasnât published on Tuesday.) The state announced two more deaths, bringing the total to 2,640. There were 137 people in the hospital, and 309,622 residents were fully vaccinated.
CCS 2021: Levi’s, 1-800-FLOWERS, Under Armour Reveal How They’re Meeting Fast-Changing Consumer Expectations April 13, 2021 at 10:41 AM EDT By Retail TouchPoints Team
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The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. The
15 sessions, now available on demand, encompass critical areas of the retail enterprise, including: customer loyalty strategies; visual tech developments such as AR and 3D modeling; fulfillment and delivery management; the power of social networks; fast-growing Buy Now, Pay Later services; and the all-important customer experience.