URI Freshman Richard McGee shares his thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
Julia Moro
Newsroom Intern
Our Democracy: “It’s tougher than we think.”
URI student Imani Fleming shares her thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.
Our Democracy: “It can be better.”
URI student Kayla Laguerre-Lewis shares her thoughts on the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
National Guard, RI police ready for Inauguration Day uncertainty
State Police Colonel James Manni said Rhode Island is prepared for Inauguration Day with a heightened level of security all around the state.
Providence Mayor pushes for a more energy-efficient city with new policy
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is proposing a new policy to require building owners to report their annual energy usage and gas emissions.
Providence Mayor pushing for a more energy-efficient city with new policy
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is prioritizing climate justice with a new policy proposal to lower the city’s carbon footprint. The policy will require building owners to report their annual energy usage and gas emissions.
Melissa Long sworn in as first Black justice to RI Supreme Court
On the steps of the State House in Providence Monday, Melissa Long was sworn into the Rhode Island Supreme Court. She is now the first Black justice to serve on the state Supreme Court bench.
Rhode Islanders react with dismay to D.C. riots, but remain hopeful
In the aftermath of the violence at the U.S. Capitol this week, The Public’s Radio turned to the community for reaction. The Public’s Radio spoke to Rhode Island residents to get a sense of what they think of the rioting, what it means for our country and the future of our democracy.
Voters wait for final results in a tight presidential election
The results of the presidential election are still up in the air, in a race that’s closer than some voters expected.
Independent Cranston voter sees a country looking for answers in ‘a slogan, a meme, a bumper sticker’
Joe Hanson is 50 years old. He grew up in Michigan, lived in New York City for a time, but landed in Cranston back in 2017. Hanson says it feels like a “big, small town.” He identifies as an Independent. He has never wanted to align with one particular party. He used to be registered […]

