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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RISD Selects New President
The Rhode Island School of Design has selected Interim President Rosanne Somerson to takeover the position permanently. The RISD Board announced the…
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Snow Could Push School Year Into Late June
Some school children in Rhode Island may find the school year extending almost into July because of all the snowy weather. According to the Rhode Island…
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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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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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Providence College May Have 2nd Case Of Meningitis
Health officials say they have identified a second Providence College student who may have bacterial meningitis. The health department says the student…
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Political Roundtable: Paolino on Newport Grand, Gist’s Departure & Raimondo’s Moves on 1-195
Developer, real estate owner and former mayor Joseph R. Paolino Jr. joins Political Roundtable to discuss his contingent agreement to buy Newport Grand…
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Raimondo Shakes Up Education Board
Governor Gina Raimondo has nominated new leadership for the State Board of Education. The governor has announced several new nominees, including her…
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Lawmakers Consider Narcan In Schools
The House Committee on Health, Education and Welfare took up a bill Wednesday to require schools to stock the anti-overdose drug naloxone. Commonly…
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Bill Would Double Tax Deduction For College Savings
A new bill introduced by East Providence Representative Helio Melo would double the state income tax deduction allowed for college savings accounts. The…
