Gov. Gina Raimondo is expected to sign a series of bills Wednesday that impact schools and children, including a bill requiring 20 minutes of recess…
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As Heavy Downpours Become More Frequent, How To Trap The Rain Runoff?
The Green Infrastructure Coalition led a tour this week showcasing projects designed to trap runoff, the leading cause of water quality problems in the…
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Providence Starts Up Midnight Basketball League, Partnering With State Police
Providence brought back its midnight basketball league Thursday evening. More than 50 teams are expected to participate, along with members of the state…
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Annual Parade Brings Art And Music To Urban Ponds
More than 200 people danced and marched to music for a mile and a half around parks in the south side of Providence. They were part of the Urban Pond…
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Cobras Coach Suprised By Investigation Into Founder Kevin Jackson
Thomas Spann, longtime coach for the Providence Cobras, said he was surprised to learn of the investigation into the program’s founder, Providence City…
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In Providence, Students Vie For Top Bananagrams Honor
Word-game enthusiasts may be familiar with Bananagrams. Created by a Rhode Island family, it’s kind of like Scrabble, but without a board.
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Raimondo Vows Veto Of Bill Restricting Charter Schools
Governor Gina Raimondo said Wednesday she would veto at least one bill designed to make it harder to open new charter schools. Speaking at an on-the…
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Karen MacBeth Says Voter Discontent Will Propel Her Run Against David Cicilline
State Rep. Karen MacBeth (R-Cumberland) said Tuesday that she believes a rising tide of discontent among Rhode Island voters will boost her campaign…
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Five Facts About Norovirus In Rhode Island
With the recent suspected outbreaks at an elementary school in Coventry and, now, Wright’s Farm restaurant in Burrillville, you might be wondering what…
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RI To Add Computer Science In Public Schools
Through a partnership with Microsoft, the University of Rhode Island and several other organizations, Governor Gina Raimondo has unveiled a plan to brin…
