After the 2017 presidential election, RIPR produced “One Square Mile: Johnston,” a week of stories about the northern Rhode Island town that flipped the…
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Snow And Rain Blast Northeast; Travel Is Treacherous
A wintry mix of rain and snow is falling across Rhode Island. The roads are open, but the RI Dept. of Transportation says there is widespread flooding….
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One Square Mile Johnston Forum: When A Blue Town Turns Red
The town of Johnston has been a Democratic stronghold for years, but in 2016 Johnston voters gave Republican Donald Trump a decisive 14 point victory…
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One Square Mile: Johnston: One Hour Special
Let us tale you on a journey: a journey to Johnston, Rhode Island. It’s the focus of this year’s One Square Mile. Every year we gather up the newsroom…
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Winter Storm Updates
Snow has piled up throughout the region and roadways are dangerous. RIPTA suspended service for the evening because of worsening conditions. I-95 has…
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Top 10 Stories of 2016
We’re counting down the top 10 Rhode Island new stories of 2016. 1. In the 2016 presidential sweepstakes, Rhode Island voters went with the outsiders…
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Rhode Island's Biggest Stories Of 2015
1. Gordon Fox Goes from State House to Prison Gordon Fox rose from humble roots to hold what is often called the most powerful job in Rhode Island…
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Lincoln Chafee Bows Out Of Presidential Race
Former Rhode Island Governor, Lincoln Chafee has dropped out of the race for the Democratic nomination for President. Chafee made the announcement at…
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National Cheese Society Convenes In RI
More than 1,000 cheese lovers have descended on Providence for the American Cheese Society’s annual conference. This is the first time in more than a…
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Newport Jazz Festival To Salute Miles Davis
This year’s Newport Jazz Festival marks the 60th anniversary of legendary trumpeter Miles Davis’ first performance at the festival. Plans for the…
