Ready to Learn Providence, an education nonprofit, is working to regain funding from the U.S. Department of Education. The nonprofit has already laid…
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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Henry Shelton, Founder Of The George Wiley Center In Pawtucket, Dies At 86
Longtime advocate for the poor and working class in Rhode Island, Henry Shelton, has passed away at the age of 86. Shelton was a former priest, who…
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Cranston Can Count Inmates In City Ward Population, Judge Rules
Cranston can count inmates at the Adult Correctional Institutions as residents. The decision from the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturns a previous…
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Warwick Man Facing Terrorism Charges To Plead Guilty In Boston
Nicholas Rovinski, a Warwick native, faces charges of conspiracy to support acts of terrorism, including conspiring to help the Islamic State. Rovinski…
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RIPTA Conducting Surveys Of Bus Ridership For Better Demographic Data
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is conducting a survey to better plan for future route or fare changes. The survey includes questions about…
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Opening Arguments Begin In Trial Of Institute For International Sport Founder
Opening arguments are scheduled to get underway Wednesday in the trial of Dan Doyle, founder and director of the Institute for International Sport. The…
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Unpacking Providence’s Proposed ‘Community Safety Act’
City officials in Providence are considering an ordinance aimed at racial profiling by the police. The measure is known as the Community Safety Act….
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Hundreds Turn Out In Support Of ‘Community Safety Act’ In Providence
More than 100 supporters gathered at Providence City Hall Wednesday evening for the first public hearing on a proposed ordinance known as the Community…
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Over Two Days, Three Different Plans For Downtown Providence
There have been three press-conferences over the past two days offering competing plans for dealing with homelessness, panhandling, and drug use in…
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City Of Providence Reaches Tentative Agreement With Firefighters
The new contract would move city firefighters back onto a four platoon shift schedule. Last May, Elorza announced he would reduce the schedule to three…
