The former British Prime Minister, David Cameron, will be in the Ocean State next month. Cameron is scheduled to speak at Brown University in Providence…
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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Former Gov. Lincoln Chafee Defends Trump-Russia Statements On Talk Radio
After appearing on the Russian state-backed news network RT, former Governor Lincoln Chafee again defended President Trump Tuesday. He made the comments…
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Changes To The Corporate Tax Rate Could Affect Affordable Housing In RI
Affordable housing advocates are worried President Donald Trump’s promises to reduce corporate taxes could affect their ability to finance new projects….
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One Last Syrian Refugee Expected In RI Before President Trump’s New Travel Order
A Syrian refugee is expected to arrive in Rhode Island in the coming days. This will likely be the last refugee allowed into the state before President…
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Station Nightclub Memorial Nears Completion
Monday marks the 14 th anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire, which took the lives 100 people in 2003.
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Station Nightclub Fire Memorial Sees Progress On 14th Anniversary Of Deadly Blaze
Monday marks the 14 th anniversary of the Station Nightclub fire, one of the deadliest fires in U.S. history. Survivors of the fire gathered Monday…
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Swastika Found Painted On Dumpster Outside Providence YMCA
A swastika was discovered Thursday morning spray-painted on a dumpster in front of a YMCA in Providence. Staff say they removed the anti-Semitic symbol…
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Report Finds RI Small Businesses Poorly Connected With Local Resources
Rhode Island ranks last in New England for the amount of venture capital investment in local business. The finding is part of a new report on the state…
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Rhode Islanders Hunker Down During Storm
Rhode Islanders across the state are hunkering down through today’s snowstorm. Roads in Providence are quiet; the normally busy streets of the capital…
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RIDOT Ready For Blizzard
The state Department of Transportation says it’s ready for the blizzard. RIDOT spokesman Charles St. Martin said there are more than 100 plows on hand…
