Although Bird electric scooters are already dispersed across Providence, the city said it will begin a year-long scooter-sharing pilot August 17th.
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Unannounced ‘Bird’ Scooter Rentals Ruffle Some Feathers
Bird is the word…if you’re 60’s rock band The Trashmen, but not if you’re a city official looking to regulate rentable scooters. When the company Bird…
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Capuano Touts Experience While Pressley Calls For Change At Democratic Forum
Although they agree on most issues, Congressman Michael Capuano and his challenger, Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, sought to sharpen their…
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Study Shows GOP Embraces President Trump
A study by the Wesleyan Media Project finds Republican candidates are praising President Donald Trump at record rates in their advertising for November…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is here, signaling the run-up to the September primary. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and comments are welcome , and you…
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Naval War College Prof. On Trump, Immigration And Foreign Policy
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he would consider shutting down the government if Democrats refuse to vote for his immigration proposals,…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
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Her Mother Was Deported, Now Family Reunification Must Wait
Thursday is the deadline for federal officials to reunite families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border. For some children, whose parents are already…
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Immigrant Children Held In Connecticut Are Reunited With Parents
Two immigrant children reunited with their parents after they were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border are now enjoying their newfound freedom in…
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Marriage Used To Fend Off Deportation. Now, The Threat Is Still There.
As many parents wait to be reunited with children separated from them at the U.S. border, some undocumented immigrants married to American citizens…
