The state is suing a scrap metal yard on the Providence waterfront, at the upper Narragansett Bay, for alleged environmental violations. This is not the…
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, Health
Liberians In Rhode Island Cheer News Of Country’s Last Ebola Patient
Members of Rhode Island’s Liberian community are cheering news that the last Ebola patient in Liberia has been released. But many remain concerned about…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Elorza Hopes To “Agressively Pursue” Shark Bar License
Channel 12 reports the Providence Board of Licenses believes there’s not enough concrete evidence to revoke a liquor license for a bar that’s been…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Snow, Wintry Mix Expected Tuesday Night Into Wednesday
Yet more snow is on the way for Rhode Island. The national weather service expects about one to three inches of snow starting late Tuesday afternoon….
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Construction Slated To Begin On Solid Median Along Pell Bridge
Construction is slated to begin this month on a solid barrier dividing lanes on the Pell Bridge in Newport. The public has called for a median for years…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Rhode Island Latinos Trail Nation For Home Ownership
Homeownership rates for Latinos in Rhode Island are well below the national average. New data show 25 percent of the of the state’s Latinos own their…
Posted inArticle, Environment
February Snowfall Breaks Record In Providence
This February is officially the snowiest on record in Providence, according to the National Weather Service. A light snowfall on Tuesday night pushed…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
Rhode Island Artscape: Composer Philip Glass Visits The Ocean State
World renowned composer and performer Philip Glass is in Rhode Island. He performed at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Providence Wednesday as part of a…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Politics
Initial Details Of New Providence International Arts Festival Revealed
New details are emerging about a major arts festival scheduled in Providence this summer. The event is part of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s plan to develop the…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Rhode Island Gets A Break From Arctic Blast, But More Snow On The Way
Rhode Islanders will soon get a break from arctic temperatures, but the trade is more snow this week. After several days without a glimpse of the white…
