Michael J. Sepe, Cranton’s longtime Democratic City Chairman, is running to be mayor in Cranston’s November 2016 election. The move comes as Mayor Allan…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Elmwood Post Office in Providence To Be Dedicated to Sister Ann Keefe
The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…
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Senator Whitehouse Cheers Senate Passage Of Education Policy Overhaul
Rhode Island’s Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding celebratory notes following the Senate’s approval of a new education policy. The vote…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Chasing Rainbows
Many of us moved into adulthood imagining some sort of clear forecast and life plan. Of course, what many of us discovered along the way is that our…
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Raimondo Signs Bill Aimed At Police, Race Relations
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed legislation that requires local police departments to collect and report data on race and traffic stops. The data must…
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Elorza Appoints San Francisco Business Consultant as Economic Development Director
After six months in office, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has finally appointed an economic development director: Mark Huang, a San Francisco energy…
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RI Board Of Education Approves Ken Wagner As New Education Commissioner
Rhode Island’s Board of Education has unanimously confirmed Ken Wagner to lead the state department in charge of K-12 schools. Wagner has his work cut…
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Board Of Ed Set To Vote On New State Education Commissioner
Rhode Island may have a new education commissioner as of Monday Evening. The Board of Education convenes for a vote on nominee Dr. Ken Wagner. Wagner is…
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Rhode Islander Jared Donaldson, 18, Headlines Opening Day At the Hall Of Fame Tennis Championships
Tennis Week in Newport begins in earnest on Monday with first-round matches of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships at the Newport Casino. The only men…
