It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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Mobile Markets Bring Affordable Produce To Low-Income Neighborhoods
A new initiative of the Rhode Island Public Health Institute at Brown University aims to bring more fresh fruits and vegetables into low income…
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Can Bernie Sanders Maintain Momentum?
While the Donald Trump surge in the Republican presidential sweepstakes has dominated media coverage among GOP hopefuls, the Democratic side has been…
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Students, Residents At Odds Over Providence Housing Proposal
The Providence City Council holds a final vote next week on an ordinance that could significantly affect student housing. In a city that’s home to half…
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Museum of Work and Culture Holds Labor Day Open House
Before you start that barbeque and get into your favorite beverages, treat yourself to a visit to the Museum of Work and Culture, where the spirit of…
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PawSox Stadium Vs Superman Building: The Battle Over Public Subsidies
A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Old stories have a way of cycling back into the news in Rhode Island, and this otherwise quiet week was a case in point. So thanks for stopping by for…
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Providence Celebrates Local Horror Writer H.P. Lovecraft
Providence celebrates its famed native author H.P. Lovecraft this week, with dozens of events at the convention known as Necromomicon.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Welcome Tourists To Rhode Island
Gov. Gina Raimondo wants to attract more tourists to Rhode Island. As summer winds down, RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has some ideas.
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
