Across the country, and in New England, elementary schools are revamping recess with a focus on organized games and teamwork, instead of free play.
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Want To Build An Energy Efficient House? Try Concrete
In the small town of Warren, Vermont a so-called net zero house is being built that will not use any fossil fuel. The house has solar panels on the roof…
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Proposal To Rename Providence Street From Slave-Trader To African-American Painter
Legislation to rename Magee Street in Providence’s College Hill neighborhood to Bannister Street has been introduced by City Councilman Sam Zurier, a…
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TGIF: 23 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like a long afternoon-into-night at the Rhode Island Statehouse to add a dash of September excitement, right? We’ve got it all covered, so…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Organized Labor’s Private Sector Woes
It’s Labor Day, the holiday celebrating working people. That got RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay thinking about unions, and the decline of organized…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
We’ll skip the opening quip this week, because, this week. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome ,…
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Viewing The Solar Eclipse Across The State
On August 21 st , a solar eclipse will be visible across most of the U.S. While only locations in the path of the eclipse will see its full effect,…
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Audio Postcard: Contemporary Works Infiltrate Newport’s Art Scene, At Least For The Summer
The art scene in Newport is known for maritime seascapes and portraits of the city’s Gilded Age wealth. But recently, an influx of challenging…
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In Rhode Island And Connecticut, Federal Rail Decision Seen As Win For Preservationists
Residents in Rhode Island’s and Connecticut’s coastal communities are cheering the Federal Railroad Administration’s decision to back away from a…
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Library Services And Programs Imperiled In Connecticut
Without a state budget in place, Connecticut is operating under executive order. Governor Dannel Malloy has outlined cuts to get state finances in line….
