Former House Speaker Gordon Fox has admitted that he violated the law by converting campaign money to personal use and accepting a bribe to wire a…
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Initial Details Of New Providence International Arts Festival Revealed
New details are emerging about a major arts festival scheduled in Providence this summer. The event is part of Mayor Jorge Elorza’s plan to develop the…
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Big Question: Is a Baseball Stadium the Best Use of 195 Land?
So is Rhode Island approaching a boon or a boondoggle? Don’t get in line just yet for your luxury box seats at the new Providence ballpark that the new…
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Rev. Bernie O’Reilly Chosen As Providence St. Patrick’s Parade Grand Marshal
The Rev. Dr. Bernard O’Reilly has been chosen as the Grand Marshal of the 2015 Providence St. Patrick’s Day parade. A native of Ireland, O’Reilly served…
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Tickets still Available for Newpaper Guild Follies on Feb. 27
Once again it is time – if you haven’t already – to get your tickets to the Providence Newspaper’s Guild’s annual Follies show at the Venus de Milo in…
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Aquidneck Land Trust Conserves More Than 70 Acres Of Land
The Aquidneck Land Trust has acquired 72 acres of land in Portsmouth to conserve as open space. The Land Trust recently purchased the parcel for $3…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Aaron Regunberg
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Initial Confirmation Hearings Scheduled Gov. Raimondo’s Nominees
The state Senate has started scheduling confirmation hearings for four of the nomination made by Governor Gina Raimondo for her administration. The…
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Central Falls Superintendent To Step Down
Central Falls Superintendent of Schools Fran Gallo plans to retire at the end of the school year. The school board says its members officially accepted…
