Hurricane Joaquin blows toward Rhode Island as the state remains vexed by its own ring of challenges: the hangover of 38 Studios, trying to modernize…
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U.S. Sens. Reed And Whitehouse Back Push To Increase Smoking Age
Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are pushing to increase the national smoking age to 21. The two lawmakers joined…
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Salve Students Consider Pope’s Message During Historic U.S. Trip
As the Pope concludes his historic trip to the United States, dozens of Rhode Island students plan to attend his outdoor mass in Philadelphia.
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Bishop Tobin To Pray, Celebrate Mass With Pope Francis Wednesday
Rhode Island’s Catholic Bishop, Thomas Tobin, is one of about 300 bishops gathered in Washington D.C. Wednesday for the Papal visit. The bishops will…
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Local Non-Profit Rolls Out $25 Million Dollar Campaign In RI
Governor Gina Raimondo and the state’s congressional delegation were on hand Monday to announce a $25 million initiative to help low income Rhode…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column.
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South Providence Recreation Center To Be Dedicated To Late John Rollins
The South Providence Recreation Center will be renamed tomorrow for the late John H. Rollins, a former Providence City Council member, civil rights…
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Cicilline Decides To Support Nuclear Agreement with Iran
Congressman David Cicilline announced Tuesday that he is supporting the Obama administration’s nuclear agreement with Iran, and believes the world will…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Judge Berman’s decision arrives in time to salvage a disappointing sports season in New England, as, meanwhile, the future home of the PawSox hangs in…
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Despite Senate Support, Cicilline And Langevin Remain Undecided On Iran Deal
Rhode Island’s two Democratic congressmen, David Cicilline and Jim Langevin, remain undecided on the proposed nuclear agreement with Iran, even after…
