A group of Providence city councilors is expected to issue a vote of no-confidence in Council President Luis Aponte Monday. Aponte was charged last week…
John Bender
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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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Second Candidate Emerges In Race For Providence’s Ward 3 City Council Seat
The new Ward 3 candidate is Republican David Lallier Jr.
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Providence City Council President Luis Aponte Pleads Not Guilty To Four Charges
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte pleaded not guilty after being arraigned Wednesday on four charges related to his campaign finances.
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Social Justice Groups Ask RI Leaders To Protect Immigrants
A coalition of social justice and immigrant rights’ groups are calling on state officials to protect undocumented immigrants in Rhode Island. This comes…
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Social Justice Groups Ask RI Leaders To Protect Immigrants
A coalition of social justice and immigrant rights’ groups are calling on state officials to protect undocumented immigrants in Rhode Island. This comes…
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Lawmakers Launch Legislative Push To Repair School Infrastructure
Supporters have launched a new effort to repair crumbling schools across the state. State lawmakers staged a news conference to draw attention to the…
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State DCYF Hires 50 New Case Workers, Following Child Advocate Recommendations
The head of the state Department of Children, Youth and Families testified before state lawmakers Monday. This comes after the deaths of several…
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After 21 Years, RI Philharmonic Conductor Larry Rachleff Says Farewell
Larry Rachleff joined the Rhode Island Philharmonic as conductor in 1995. He was one of just a few finalists out of hundreds of applicants. Now, after…
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RI Faith Leaders Criticize President Trump’s Order On Religious Freedom
The Rhode Island Council of Churches is criticizing President Donald Trump’s executive order on religious freedom. The group of local faith leaders…
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Cranston Swears In First Female Firefighter In City History
There’s a new crop of firefighters joining the Cranston Fire Department. The department will swear in the first female firefighter in city history.
