The University of Rhode Island has received a three-million dollar grant from the National Science Foundation. The Graduate School of Oceanography will…
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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Jury Selection Begins In Trial Of Dan Doyle, Founder Of Institute For International Sport
Jury selection started Monday in the trial of Dan Doyle, who faces charges of embezzlement and other crimes. The accusations stem from Doyle’s role as…
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The Bottom Line: Local Businesses Weigh In On The State Of Rhode Island’s Economy
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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Honoring Victims, Veterans At Providence Memorial For 9/11 Attacks
City officials, veterans and their families gathered at Providence City Hall Friday to memorialize the 15th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. A…
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Critics Voice Disappointment In State’s 6/10 Connector Plan
Critics are voicing disappointment following Gov. Gina Raimondo’s announcement that repairs to the 6/10 connector will be placed on a fast-track,…
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RI Attorney General And DEM File Lawsuit Against 34 Oil Companies
The lawsuit, over the use of a hazardous gasoline additive, names defendants including British Petroleum and Exxon Mobile.
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Remembering The Saylesville Massacre On Labor Day
Several dozen people gathered in Central Falls Monday to recognize Labor Day, and commemorate the Saylesville Massacre. That historic skirmish started…
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Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued For ‘Post-Tropical’ Storm Hermine
The storm, Hermine, which made landfall last week has been downgraded from a category one hurricane, to a tropical storm, to what’s called a post…
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Johnson And Wales University Touts First Completed Development Project On I-195 Land
The first development project on the vacant I-195 land in Providence is complete. The land has sat empty since it became available for development. Now…
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Housing And Urban Development Secretary To Stop In RI
The head of the U.S. department of Housing and Urban Development, Julian Castro, makes a stop in the Ocean State today. Castro is working to raise…
