Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Patricia A. Hurst, a jurist of wit, wisdom and legal acumen, is retiring after 26 years on the state trial court….
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Policy & Pinot: The 2016 Presidential Election
It’s been a wild and wooly year in presidential politics – and there’s still a long way to go until November.The unexpected success of Donald Trump has…
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Providence Community Library System Faces $100K Shortfall
The Providence Community Library system is facing a $100,000 deficit by this summer. The system operates nine neighborhood libraries across the capital….
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Following Brussels, The West Should Prepare For Future Attacks, Says Watson Institute Fellow
A senior fellow from the Watson Institute for International and Public Policy at Brown University is weighing in on the terrorist attacks in Brussels….
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Goldman Sachs Partners With Rhode Island For $10M Small Business Program
Goldman Sachs is planting a flag in Rhode Island’s business community. Goldman Sachs is launching a multi-million dollar program to bolster small…
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Reed: Brussells Attacks Have All The ‘Earmarks’ Of ISIS
This post has been updated. Rhode Island’s senior U.S. Senator says the terrorist attacks in Brussels appear similar to other attacks with ties to the…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy March Madness, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the…
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Rising Tide: Specialty Coffee Finds Fertile Grounds In Providence
As part of our occasional series, Rising Tide, we’re offering snapshots of Rhode Island’s economy after the Great Recession. The state famous for…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March is here, along with what continues to be an unusual year in presidential politics. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
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RI Irish Groups Commemorate Centenary of 1916 ‘Easter Rising’ at Providence Public Library
Since 2014, Rhode Island’s large and diverse Irish-American community has been working to remember and commemorate Ireland’s 1916 `Easter Rising.’ Now, …
