Across the ocean state, cities and towns are gearing up for July 4th. Parades are stepping off all weekend from South County to Burrillville. Bristol…
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In RI, Seasonal Unemployment Spikes, While Wait Times Decrease
Unemployment claims in Rhode Island hit a high this month. The Unemployment Insurance Call Center is currently in a “peak period,” with almost 1,800…
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Providence-Newport Ferry Service To Resume This Week
Starting Friday, ferry boats will sail Narragansett Bay, connecting Providence and Newport for the first time since 2009. The high-speed ferry is…
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RI Drivers Could Recieve $570M From Volkswagon Settlement Payout
After admitting to cheating on emissions tests, car manufacturer Volkswagon will pay more than $10 billion in settlements across the U.S. $570 million…
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Lessons From Flint, Michigan’s Water Crisis
As many as 100,000 people in Flint, Michigan were exposed to harmful concentrations of lead in the city’s drinking water. In an attempt to save money,…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The end of the General Assembly session is coming into sight, summer beckons, and the politics beat remains frenetic. Thanks for stopping by for my…
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Muhammad Ali: The One, The Only, The Greatest
Never say never, they teach you in the journalism business. But there are exceptions to every rule, right? So, we will never see the likes of Muhammad…
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Street Closures, Bus Changes Begin For PVD Fest
Downtown Providence will be busy this weekend with a major music festival, RISD commencement and the Southern New England Heart Walk. Most of the…
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Committee Moves Power Plant Bill To House Floor
State Representative Cale Keable’s power plant bill took a step forward at the Statehouse yesterday. The House Environment & Natural Resources…
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Mosquitoes? Beaches? Family Stress? How To Have A Safe And Healthy Memorial Day Weekend
Mosquitos?First, don’t panic. The mosquitoes that carry Zika haven’t been found in Rhode Island. Yet. I say “yet” because it’s a possibility they could…
