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'Providence is open for business': Elorza encourages people to visit, dine downtown as restrictions ease

May 7, 2021 2:23 pm PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) – As coronavirus restrictions on businesses continue to ease in Rhode Island, leaders in the capital city are encouraging people to visit downtown Providence. Mayor Jorge Elorza (D-Providence) held a press conference Friday outside of Ellie’s on Weybosset Street where he announced the city will be providing resources to draw people into downtown and help businesses recover from the pandemic. “Providence is open for business once again,” Elorza said. “We are excited to safely welcome folks back to our vibrant downtown.” Flanked by leaders in the hospitality industry, Elorza said the city will continue to offer free two-hour parking in spots of the city, waive certain fees for businesses, and continue to provide loans to struggling businesses.

Downtown Providence roars back to life - The Boston Globe

Downtown Providence roars back to life “Providence is open for business and we are excited to safely welcome folks back to our vibrant downtown,” Mayor Jorge Elorza said. By Alexa Gagosz Globe Staff,Updated May 7, 2021, 1:49 p.m. Email to a Friend People outside of Ellie’s in Providence.Jonathan Wiggs/Globe Staff PROVIDENCE — Flowers are blooming, people are getting vaccinated, and downtown Providence is finally coming back to life as COVID-19 pandemic restrictions lift. Outside of Ellie’s, a Parisian-style bakery known for croissants, artsy custom cakes, and macaroons the colors of Easter eggs, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza joined area hospitality leaders to celebrate that “downtown is open.”

Providence is Open for Business with Outdoor Dining, Street Closures and Events

Providence is Open for Business with Outdoor Dining, Street Closures and Events Local businesses and guests can also take advantage of some amenities that might make generating more business a little easier. May 7, 2021 On Friday, local officials and hospitality leaders gathered on the Ellie’s patio to announce things to look forward to this summer in Providence’s dining scene. Local business owners are welcoming a series of road closures, parklets, outdoor dining options, block parties and arts and entertainment programming for the spring-summer-fall season. A few things to look forward to include a Juneteenth Block Party on June 19 at Julia Broome’s

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R.I. Congressman David Cicilline has no regrets about taking on Trump

. ICYMI: Rhode Island was up to 121,787 confirmed coronavirus cases on Monday, after adding 895 new cases since Feb. 12. The most recent overall daily test-positive rate was 3.4 percent, and the first-time positive rate was 20.7 percent. The state announced 44 more deaths, bringing the total to 2,334. There were 181 people in the hospital, and 101,461 residents had received the first dose of the vaccine. Advertisement David Cicilline and the rest of the team that managed former President  Donald Trump’s impeachment trial in the Senate last week have largely been praised for laying out a compelling case that Trump incited the insurrection at the US Capitol on Jan. 6 even though they were unable to secure the 67 votes needed to convict Trump.