As of September 1, Rhode Island will officially have two full-scale casinos, operating table games like poker and black jack. Twin River Casino held a…
Talia Blake
Talia joined RIPR in February 2018 as the Morning Edition Producer. She graduated with a double-major in Broadcast Journalism and Psychology from the University of Central Florida. Before starting at RIPR, she was an intern at public radio station WMFE in Orlando. Originally from Connecticut, Talia is no stranger to New England. In her spare time, she is an avid foodie and enjoys working out.
Posted inArticle
‘Jungleland’ Movie Looks For Extras, Residents Look For A Star
Movie producers are looking for extras in Fall River. And some local residents have been taking their shot at 15 seconds of stardom, while others are searching for one specific star.
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Environment
‘Jungleland’ Movie Looks For Extras, Residents Look For A Star
Movie producers are looking for extras in Fall River. And some local residents have been taking their shot at 15 seconds of stardom, while others are…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture
Oil Painting By French Impressionist Master Renoir To Be Auctioned In Cranston
Art lovers will soon have the chance to bid for an original oil painting by French impressionist Pierre Auguste Renoir. Cranston-based auctioneer Bruneau & Co. will make Renoir’s Portrait of Gabrielle leaning on her hand the centerpiece for an auction scheduled tenatively for November. The company said a local resident cosigned the painting to them after he acquired […]
Posted inArticle, Education
RI May Offer Jobs To Teachers In Neighboring States
Teachers from Massachusetts and Connecticut will find it easier to get jobs in Rhode Island, under a new proposal from Rhode Island’s Education…
Posted inArticle, Education
RI May Offer Jobs To Teachers In Neighboring States
Teachers from Massachusetts and Connecticut will find it easier to get jobs in Rhode Island, under a new proposal from Rhode Island’s Education Commissioner. This is one of several ways he is trying to combat labor shortages in education.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Providence Places Regulations On Electric Scooters
Although Bird electric scooters are already dispersed across Providence, the city said it will begin a year-long scooter-sharing pilot August 17th.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Unannounced ‘Bird’ Scooter Rentals Ruffle Some Feathers
Bird is the word…if you’re 60’s rock band The Trashmen, but not if you’re a city official looking to regulate rentable scooters. When the company Bird…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Providence Places Regulations On Electric Scooters
Although Bird electric scooters are already dispersed across Providence, the city said it will begin a year-long scooter-sharing pilot August 17th. The new policy calls for companies like Bird to get city approval before dropping the scooters. It also requires $1 per day per scooter paid to the city, that can help pay for bike […]
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment, Politics
Gov. Raimondo Maps Out RI’s Clean Energy Future
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced her plans for the state’s clean energy future on Tuesday.
