The snow is no longer falling, but transportation remains snarled across much of Southern New England. Public transit has all but shut down in Boston,…
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.
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Warwick To Enforce Snow Removal Ordinance With Tickets
Warwick Police intend to issue tickets today through tomorrow to businesses and homeowners who fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. Warwick mayor…
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New Bill Proposes, Yet Again, Plastic Bag Ban In Rhode Island
A new bill introduced at the general assembly could ban the use of plastic bags across the state. It’s the latest attempt to ban plastic bags in the…
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Sen. Reed Calls On Obama Administration To Provide Military Aid To Ukrain
U.S. Senator Jack Reed is calling for additional military assistance to help the Ukrainian government as fighting worsens with Russian-backed…
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RI Lawmakers To Take Up Latest Min. Wage Increase
A bill that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage is set to go before the House Labor Committee Thursday. The bill would push the state’s minimum…
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Ken Block Launches Online Push For Line-Item Veto In RI
Former Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Block is making a push for line-item veto power for the Governor. He’s launched a website to drive the…
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RIPTA Releases Surveillance Camera Policy
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, has revealed its policy for security cameras at Kennedy Plaza. Civil liberties advocates have raised…
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Sen. Whitehouse Offers Sharp Critique Of Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
The U.S. Senate passed a bill approving construction of the Keystone XL pipeline Thursday. Rhode Island’s junior Senator Sheldon Whitehouse voted…
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Hundreds Of Volunteers Help Residents Dig Out
As Rhode Islanders continue to dig out from the blizzard, there are hundreds of elderly and disabled residents needing someone to clear their walks….
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Rhode Island Artscape: Mama Kim’s BBQ, Taking Food From Truck To Table
Mama Kim’s is a well-known food truck in the Providence area specializing in Korean Barbeque. It’s just opened its very first brick-and-mortar sit-down…
