The Providence City Council holds a final vote next week on an ordinance that could significantly affect student housing. In a city that’s home to half…
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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Monday Kicks Off Expected Three-Day Heatwave
Kids may be returning to school, but summer weather is hanging on. Monday is the start of a three-day heat wave. Temperatures are expected to hit about…
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Brown University Adopts New ‘Unified’ Sexual Assault Policy
Brown University has adopted a new single policy on sexual assault. The policy was recommended by a task force last year. That task force was formed…
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Sen. Jack Reed Travels To Ukraine, NATO Headquarters
Rhode Island’s U.S. Senator Jack Reed is in Ukraine this week, to monitor the continued conflict between that country and Russia. Reed says the…
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Protesters Get Creative In Fight Against Proposed PawSox Stadium
As negotiations continue for a new PawSox stadium in Providence, opponents will stage an unorthodox protest Monday. The group plans to gather at the…
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Newport Celebrates The 250th Anniversary Of The Stamp Act Riots
Dozens of historical reenactors gather in Newport Saturday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act Riots. The events were some of the first…
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Remembering The Stamp Act Riots
Dozens of historical re-enactors gather in Newport Saturday to mark the 250th anniversary of the Stamp Act Riots, which were among the early rumblings…
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Rhode Island Dedicates Holocaust Memorial In Providence
A cantor chanted a Hebrew prayer of mourning, as the afternoon sun beat down on some one hundred people gathered for the dedication of the state’s…
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Cranston Western Team Receives Warm Welcome Home
The Cranston Western Little League team has returned to Rhode Island. The team spent the last two weeks competing in the Little League World Series in…
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Pending Portsmouth Ban, All Of Aquidneck Island Could Go Smoke-Free
Portsmouth is considering a no-smoking ordinance that could make all of Aquidneck Island’s public beaches and parks smoke free. The town council voted…
