Rhode Island and the South Coast recently experienced the aftermath of Hurricane Florence — nothing too major, just a few inches of rain. However, this…
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An Unexpected Pregnancy, A Change of Plans
For more than a decade, Central Falls has had the highest teen pregnancy rate in Rhode Island. The rate has declined significantly in recent years, but one thing hasn’t changed: Teens who have babies are far less likely to graduate from high school or earn a college degree.
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This I Believe New England: A Surprising Teacher
Life’s most important lessons come our way from so many sources and directions, often when we least expect them. Some of the lessons we learn are predictable, say when we park ourselves in lecture hall seats. Others are much more spontaneous and unanticipated, often in delightful ways. The chance encounter with a sage seatmate on an airplane flight […]
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Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza Wins Democratic Primary, Supporters Say Ready For More Progress
About 80 supporters, friends, family members and volunteers for Elorza’s campaign clapped and chanted “four more years” as the mayor wrapped up his victory speech during his election night watch party. “I believe that once we are done, the city of Providence is going to be recognized across the country as the top, the premier, […]
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Analysis: RI Progressive Democrats Win Crucial General Assembly Seats
What the results of RI’s primary election signify for progressives running against Democratic establishment candidates.
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This I Believe New England: Grieving
There is something so binding, so intimate, and at times, so complicated in the relationship between parent and child that this loss is so very poignant. And that’s what we hear from Lauren Jordan.
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This I Believe New England: Genuine Heroes
As Patty Higgins notes, sometimes we find out about inspiring heroism in unlikely places.
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(PRESS)ed Episode 1: The Other Side Of The Street
A podcast about what happens when two neighbors with different political views decide to have a conversation about politics.
Posted inEducation, Episode
This I Believe New England: The Heart of America
As we hear from John Minahan, the enduring challenge is figuring out how best to respond to such suffering, and to grapple with what it means to truly care.
Posted inEnvironment, Episode
This I Believe New England: Border Crossings
In today’s politically charged environment, border crossings have taken on new meaning, as we hear from Darlene Van Straten.
