Zachary Sherman, who has been acting director of HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s Obamacare health insurance exchange, has been chosen as the new…
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NCAA-Bound Johnson & Wales Reaping Basketball Honors
NCAA Tournament-bound Johnson & Wales is reaping the rewards of a record-breaking men’s basketball season. The 26-2 and 14th-ranked Wildcats boast t…
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Guess Who Is Going To the NCAA Tournament
They’re going to the NCAA Tournament. The Big Dance. March Madness. No, not Providence College or the University of Rhode Island, although each won…
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Education Leaders Tout Statewide High School Graduation Increase
Rhode Island’s four-year high school graduation rate has improved since last year. The 2015 graduation rate was 83 percent, up six points from 2014. Nor…
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ACLU Sues Over Providence Ordinance Limiting Student Housing
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is suing the city of Providence over a controversial housing ordinance, which limits the number of st…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, so glimmers of spring are slowly approaching. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Pushing Bernie Sanders Message
Rhode Islander Tad Devine is the chief messenger for insurgent Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with…
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Roger Williams Hosts Symposium On Black Activism, As Racial Tensions Simmer On College Campuses
As racial tensions continue to make headlines on college campuses across the country, Roger Williams University will host a symposium on current and…
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Providence College Protests End With Compromise
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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It’s The Providence Newspaper Guild’s Follies Time!
It’s that time of the year again – As the song trills: It’s Follies Time at The Veeeenus De Milo! Longtime Rhode Islanders know what that means. So for…
