Thousands of people gathered at Roger Williams Park on Friday for a night of live music with the RI Philharmonic pops orchestra.
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Tchaikovsky’s ‘1812 Overture’ And How It Became An American Summer Staple
One of the more remarkable feats of Peter Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture,” is how he manages to cram a bit of European geopolitical history into 15…
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How One Nonprofit Is Teaching People To Respond To Drug Overdoses
The nonprofit Rhode Island Disaster Medical Assistance Team is offering training for workers who might need to administer Naloxone, or Narcan, the…
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Gov. Raimondo Signs Legislation To Curb Opioid Crisis
Gov. Gina Raimondo is slated to sign several pieces of legislation Monday, aimed at curbing the opioid crisis. The ceremonial signing includes bills to…
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MA Portuguese Community Celebrates Culture And Faith For 103rd Year
The Feast of the Blessed Sacrament, a century-old, annual celebration of Portuguese culture and faith, wrapped up Sunday night in New Bedford,…
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RI And MA Lobstermen At Odds With Regulators Over Conservation Efforts
Some Rhode Island and Massachusetts lobstermen say they’re frustrated that interstate regulators rejected new catch limits at a meeting Tuesday. The…
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Satellite System In Testing Stages Could Detect Toxic Algae Earlier
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is testing satellites to detect harmful algae in New England lakes. The new technology could discover algae…
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As Stock Declines, Lobster Fishing Restrictions Considered
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is considering new lobster fishing restrictions Tuesday. The measures would be an effort to slow the…
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Single-Family Homes Reach Highest Prices Since Before The Housing Crisis
A shortage of houses on the Rhode Island market paired with high demand drove single-family home prices to a median of $275,000 in June, according to…
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RI Communities Awarded Federal Grants For Composites Industry, New Firetruck
Rhode Island’s congressional delegation has announced some additional funding to help Rhode Island businesses and improve public safety.
