Nurses and technicians at Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital are set to picket again Tuesday, an informational picket line to be set…
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, Education, Health
In Wake Of Abuse, St. George’s School Psychologist Facing Complaint Of Negligence
The Rhode Island Department of Health heard arguments Thursday related to a complaint against a former school psychologist at St. George’s prep school…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Right-Wing Rally And Counter-Protest Take Place Despite Pouring Rain
Whipping wind and rain didn’t keep about 100 people from gathering at the Rhode Island Statehouse Saturday. Most of those assembled were there to…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Great White Shark Sightings On The Rise Off New England’s Coast
It’s not just you; there’ve been a lot of shark sightings reported this summer in New England. Part of that has to do with people armed with smartphones…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
Her Mother Was Deported, Now Family Reunification Must Wait
Thursday is the deadline for federal officials to reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. For some children, whose parents are already…
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Providence Ordinance Committee Votes Against Proposed 46-Story Building
After nearly three full hours of testimony, the Providence City Council Ordinance Committee rejected a zoning request for a proposed 46-story building…
Posted inArticle, Environment
Flash Flood Warning For Rhode Island As Thunderstorms Move In
The humidity might finally be breaking as thunderstorms roll through Tuesday. But the storms may do more than cool things off. “The main threat that we…
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Providence’s Ordinance Committee To Hear Fane Tower Proposal
The proposal for a new skyscraper in Providence’s jewelry district is scheduled for a public hearing Wednesday. The city Ordinance Committee is the next…
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Trump Court Nominee Draws Sharp Criticism From Sens. Reed And Whitehouse
President Donald Trump’s pick for the soon-to-be vacated U.S. Supreme Court seat is drawing criticism from members of Rhode Island’s congressional…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Politics
Fireworks And Parades Abound Despite Independence Day Heat Wave
Fireworks displays, parades and other Fourth of July celebrations are going forward in southern New England, in spite of a heat wave that’s brought…
