Eastern Equine Encephalitis has been identified in Rhode Island and its neighboring states. Climate change is leading to more mosquito-friendly days, meaning there are more chances for disease to be contracted. To try to prevent this, Rhode Island has closed some recreational areas.
Olivia Ebertz
Olivia Ebertz comes to The Public’s Radio from WNYC, where she was a producer for Morning Edition. Prior to that, she spent two years reporting for KYUK in Bethel, Alaska, where she wrote a lot about how the warming climate is forcing local Indigenous communities to change their traditional lifeways.
Prior to her career as a journalist, Olivia worked in film. Her documentaries have screened at festivals worldwide.
Olivia likes to pursue stories inspired by questions from community members.
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Floods have been wreaking havoc on Providence – and they’re likely not over yet
This year, Providence has gotten half a foot more rain than on average. The mayor says the city is not prepared.
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A manatee has taken up residence in Quonochontaug Pond
DEM says it’s the third confirmed wild manatee visitor in New England waters. Officials are urging the public to keep away from the marine mammal.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Amo scores groundbreaking win in CD1
The former Biden employee won the Democratic primary with a third of the vote.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Highlights: Rhode Island special election primary 2023
Read our live reporting of the Sept. 5, 2023 primary election.
Posted inArticle, Education, Metro Desk
City of Providence, private universities announce new financial agreement in lieu of taxes
Mayor Brett Smiley and Providence’s four private colleges announced a new plan for the institutions to financially contribute to the city.
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Sen. Sanders draws crowds of fans and a mystery critic at Regunberg rally
Senator Bernie Sanders was in Providence stumping for Democratic congressional candidate Aaron Regunberg ahead of Rhode Island’s special election primary.
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In a sea of shared values, how to distinguish between Democratic CD1 candidates?
The mostly progressive candidates vying for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District sought to distinguish themselves from one another during a Democratic candidates forum on Aug. 22.
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After heated public hearing, Providence Plan Commission votes to go ahead with Fox Point development
The Providence City Plan Commission voted Tuesday night to give crucial approvals to a new building in Fox Point. It granted the go-ahead with conditions that are unlikely to appease the development’s opponents.
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Providence City Plan Commission to consider unpopular Fox Point development
Providence’s City Plan Commission will meet on Tuesday to consider a proposed five-story mixed-use development in Fox Point. It’s a plan that’s been unpopular with local residents.
