After 9 o’clock Tuesday night, several dozen Providence College students left the office of President Reverend Brian Shanley, after protesting there for…
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Politics Was Buddy’s Sport, But He Led Cheers For Others
Buddy Cianci, the longest serving mayor in the history of Providence, 21 years, and one of the most colorful and controversial politicians in the histor…
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‘Hello’ From Moses Brown, There’s A Snow Day
A year after the viral hit, “School Is Closed” a parody video based on the Disney song “Let It Go,” the head of the Providence private school, Matt…
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CCRI Breaks Ground On New Facility In Partnership With Electric Boat
The community college of Rhode Island is partnering with submarine builder General Dynamics Electric Boat on a new satellite campus in Westerly. The fac…
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Brown University Will Now Call Columbus Day, Indigenous People’s Day
At Brown University, the second Monday of October will be known, at least on official campus calendars, as Indigenous People’s Day. The decision moves…
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St. George’s Alums Describe School At Center Of Sexual Abuse Scandal
St. George’s School is under intense scrutiny after a group of former students accused the school covering up years of sexual abuse, much of it dating …
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter is here in earnest, with weekend snow, and the political beat is revving at full throttle. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and feedb…
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St. George’s Head Received $190K In Home Loans From School
The Middletown boarding school accused of covering up allegations of sexual abuse provided home loans for the current Head of School Eric Peterson, even…
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St. George’s Responds To Growing Abuse Allegations
In a written statement, St. George’s School “deeply apologizes” for the harm done by employees and former students accused of sexual abuse. “We…
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RIC President Carriuolo To Step Down In 2016
Rhode Island College President Nancy Carriuolo is stepping down from the leadership of Rhode Island’s oldest public institution of higher education. Her…
