Former attorney general Arlene Violet joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and the State Police report on the Cranston…
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Fung Apologizes for Role in Police Problems; Says He’s Not Stepping Down
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung apologized to city residents Tuesday for a host of problems related to the Cranston Police Department.
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Grebien Asks Raimondo to Order Study on Cost of Keeping PawSox at McCoy Stadium
Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien wants Governor Gina Raimondo to commission a feasibility study examining the cost of modernizing McCoy Stadium, so…
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National Grid Now Estimates Some Customers Will Not Get Power Back Until Friday
More than two days after thunderstorms brought down trees and power lines in Rhode Island, some 3,000 homes and businesses are still without power, many…
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That Was One Tough Week For Boston Sports
Thank goodness for a new week. Could last week have been any worse for Boston sports? Let’s review. First, the City of Boston reneged on its bid to…
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State Police Report Blasts Fung, Cranston Police Brass
Update: Fung says he will address the report tomorrow: The state police report released Monday on the Cranston police department portrays a law…
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Providence Firefighters’ Union Asking Judge to Vacate Pension Settlement
The Providence firefighters’ union said it plans on Monday to ask a judge to vacate the city’s landmark 2013 pension settlement with public safety…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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The Bottom Line: Providence Divests From Coal
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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Elorza Details Offers to Firefighters; City Prepares to Implement Platoon Change
The City of Providence plans to increase firefighters’ base pay by eight percent as part of the slated Sunday implementation of a different platoon…
