More than six months after the ceremonial ground-breaking for a multi-use plan that includes remaking the South Street Power Station as a new state…
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When Are Young Brains Most Vulnerable To Chemical Exposure?
Exposure to a trio of common chemicals can affect developing babies’ brains. But it’s unclear what role those chemicals play as kids get older. One…
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Cranston City Council Expected To Release Report On Police Department
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung asked state police to review the Cranston Police Department after two city wards were hit with a high number of parking…
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Block Island Wind Farm: A Delicate Topic For Year-Round Island Residents
Federal and state officials take a boat trip this morning to check out the start of construction on Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Wind Farm. The project…
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Dispatch From The Newport Folk Festival
The 56th Newport Folk Festival is in full swing this weekend. Rhode Island Public Radio’s John Bender reports from Fort Adams State Park. A marching…
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Case Closed: Hydrogen Gas Combustion Caused Salty Brine Beach Blast
Scientists at the University of Rhode Island (URI) have helped solve the mystery blast at Salty Brine beach. The likely source of the explosion was the…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Happy 25th, Americans With Disabilities Act
Sunday marks the anniversary of the signing of the historic act that helped reduce discrimination and remove barriers for people with disabilities. In…
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Live Audio From The 2015 Newport Folk Festival
Can’t make it to the Newport Folk Festival? Listen to the stream right here. Broadcast schedule below… FRIDAY (all times eastern) 11 a.m.: Haunt The…
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Bonus Q&A: Bell on Trump, Raimondo, Why He Wanted to Be RI GOP Chairman & More
Brandon Bell, who won election in March as chairman of the Rhode Island Republican Party, joins Bonus Q+A this week to talk about the GOP outlook,…
