Evan Smith, President of Discover Newport, said tourism in the Ocean State is booming this July 4th week, and he expects that trend to continue in the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Bristol’s 233rd Fourth of July Celebration
Narragansett Bay is alive with sails, the spectacular sunsets burst into pink and plum streaks and fireworks flash and linger across the night sky.
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On 66-7 Vote, RI House Passes $9.55B Budget; Split Detailed For Sports Betting
On a 66 to 7 vote, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a $9.55 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1 and that spells out…
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Providence’s Cable Car Cinema To Close This Weekend
Film buffs only have a few days left to catch a flick at the Cable Car Cinema in Providence. After more than 40 years of screening independent and…
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Remembering Clare Russell Gregorian, Community And Public Radio Advocate
Clare Russell Gregorian, a pivotal force in the establishment of Rhode Island Public Radio, wife of former Brown University President Vartan Gregorian…
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Sting, Styler To Be Honored at Brown’s 250th Commencement
Brown University will confer honorary doctorate degrees on musician Sting and his spouse, the actress Trudie Styler, at the university’s 250 th…
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State Study Finds RI Film/TV Incentives Generate Only 27 Cents For Every Dollar Spent
A new study finds that Rhode Island’s film and TV tax credit is losing the state more than $1.8 million a year.
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A Pound For Pound History Of New England’s Weights And Measures
Thumb on the scale , loading the dice — the English language is full of idioms for people who cheat the system. If you’ve ever wondered why so many of…
