My friends Joe Labriola and Mike Skinner did the Walk for Hunger a few weeks back. They have done the walk before. They have done walks for Toys For…
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Elorza: OT Bill Would Devastate Cities & Towns; Firefighters Disagree, Fault Elorza
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Monday made an urgent plea for lawmakers to reject a bill that would create a 42-hour workweek for firefighters,…
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Trinity Rep’s Off-Beat Musical ‘Melancholy Play’ A Sweet, Thoughtful Romp
The right of all Americans to be down-hearted once in a while is brought up — and defended — in a new musical comedy having its premiere at Trinity…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Next Move for PawSox Providence Stadium?
One of the principals of the new Pawtucket Red Sox ownership has died abruptly and was laid to rest over the weekend.. RIPR Political Analyst Scott…
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Food Bank To Give Monthly Boxes To 2000 Needy Seniors
Rhode Island Community Food Bank will begin delivering boxes of food to low-income seniors. That’s thanks to the expansion of a federal program for…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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Official Lineup Of Providence International Arts Festival Announced
The lineup has been announced for the first annual Providence International Arts Festival. Part of the idea is branding the city as a national cultural…
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A Providence City Hall Tribute to Baseball Opens Tomorrow
Providence’s rich baseball history is on display at City Hall in a new exhibit to be formally unveiled tomorrow (May 7) at City Hall. The exhibit, which…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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Armenian Community Marks 100th Anniversary Of Atrocities
Friday marks the 100th anniversary of the killing of as many as 1.5 million Armenians by the Ottoman Empire. In the heart of Providence’s historic…
