The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island has filed a free speech lawsuit against the city of Providence. The suit follows the arrest of a…
John Bender
Reporter
John Bender was the general assignment reporter for The Public's Radio for several years. He is now a fill-in host when our regular hosts are out.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture
Attorney General Takes No Position In Touro Synagogue Bell Dispute
Rhode Island’s attorney general is taking no position on who owns a pair of ceremonial bells at Newport’s Touro Synagogue. The bells are the subject on…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Board Of Ed Set To Vote On New State Education Commissioner
Rhode Island may have a new education commissioner as of Monday Evening. The Board of Education convenes for a vote on nominee Dr. Ken Wagner. Wagner is…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Health
Narragansett Beach Reopens Following Mysterious Blast
Salty Brine Beach in Narragansett has reopened following a blast that occurred over the weekend. The event injured a 60-year beach goer, who has thrown…
Posted inArticle, Business
RIPTA Hosts Final Community Meetings In Fare Study
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority holds its last series of public meetings Monday and Tuesday to discuss potential changes in fares. RIPTA will…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Education Commissioner Nominee Wagner Visits Students At Central Falls Middle School
Dr. Ken Wagner, Governor Gina Raimondo’s pick for state Education Commissioner, spent Thursday morning at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls. It was…
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Politics
Raimondo Announces Dr. Ken Wagner Of New York As RI Education Commissioner Nominee
Ken Wagner is Governor Gina Raimondo’s nomination for education commissioner. The post has been open since former commissioner Deborah Gist left for a…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Raimondo Announces Plans To Improve State Criminal Justice System
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order aimed at improving the state’s criminal justice system. The governor has created a panel to review…
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PawSox Owners Embarking On Statewide ‘Listening Tour’ Discuss Stadium Proposal
The PawSox new ownership team kicks off a listening tour, to drum up support and answer residents’ questions about a proposed new stadium. The group…
Posted inArticle, Education
New Law Encourages Music Performance In RI Public Schools
Rhode Island lawmakers passed legislation requiring more music performance opportunities in public schools. The bill mandates that all public secondary…
