National grid customers in Rhode Island are suing the company, along with the state’s public utilities division. They claim National Grid broke the law…
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.
Posted inArticle, Business
Rhode Island Partners With Fed Bank Of Boston To Help Struggling Cities
Rhode Island and the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston are partnering on an effort to boost economically depressed parts in the state. The program is aimed…
Posted inArticle, Health
UNAP Ratifies Three-year Contract With Rhode Island Hospital
The United Nurses and Allied Professionals Union has reached a new contract deal. The three-year labor agreement with Rhode Island Hospital affects some…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
State Recieves $1M In Federal Funding For Bridge Repair
Rhode Island is getting one-million dollars to help repair the Park Avenue Bridge in Cranston.The bridge was closed for several weeks this summer. The…
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Politics
Salve Students Consider Pope’s Message During Historic U.S. Trip
As the Pope concludes his historic trip to the United States, dozens of Rhode Island students plan to attend his outdoor mass in Philadelphia.
Posted inArticle, Education, Politics
Bishop Tobin To Pray, Celebrate Mass With Pope Francis Wednesday
Rhode Island’s Catholic Bishop, Thomas Tobin, is one of about 300 bishops gathered in Washington D.C. Wednesday for the Papal visit. The bishops will…
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Bishop Tobin, Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, Among Other Rhode Islanders, To See Pope Francis
The young mayor of Rhode Island’s smallest city, James Diossa, will travel to Washington D.C. this week as Pope Francis arrives in the U.S. Diossa was…
Posted inArticle, Education, Environment, Politics
Brown University Releases Results Of Sexual Assault Survey
At Brown University, a campus-wide survey shows one in four female undergraduates said they had experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact….
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Politics
Local Non-Profit Rolls Out $25 Million Dollar Campaign In RI
Governor Gina Raimondo and the state’s congressional delegation were on hand Monday to announce a $25 million initiative to help low income Rhode…
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Roger Williams Rolls Out New Policy Aimed To Combat ‘Brain-Drain’
In an effort to keep more college graduates in Rhode Island, Roger Williams University is making some changes. The university is preparing to open a $10…
