Local leaders have announced the launch of a statewide task force to deal with sexual assaults on college campuses. The issue has been getting increased…
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Private Schools Have The Edge In High School Championships, But Only Slightly
Catholic schools won eight of 11 winter sports championships in the Rhode Island Interscholastic League, proving once again that public schools do not…
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Police Name Child Killed By RIPTA Bus
Police have identified the nine-year-old girl fatally struck on Thursday by a public bus in Providence. According to police, she was third-grader Ani…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Another hectic Friday, so we’ll keep the preliminaries short while continuing to welcome your attention on…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The PawSox Baseball Move to Providence: Good or Bad?
The debate over moving the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium to a new ball park in Providence is raging. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it…
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Cost Of Incarceration Subject Of Roger Williams’ Conference
Hundreds of people convene Friday at Roger Williams University Law School for a conference on the cost of incarceration. The event will bring local and…
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Rhode Island Radio Hall Of Fame To Honor CBS’ Fred Friendly
The Rhode Island Radio Hall of Fame has announced this year’s inductees. Legendary CBS journalist Fred Friendly is on the list. Friendly, who passed…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Inspiring Determination
Imagine what it must be like to live your life as a world renowned cardiologist, a celebrated medical scholar, and an international spokesperson for…
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Larry Eichler Leaving Elorza Administration
Larry Eichler, who has been the acting executive director of the Providence Talks education program, has left City Hall. Eichler confirmed his…
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URI, PC Basketball Seasons Over
It’s all over. University of Rhode Island and Providence College basketball, that is. But don’t shed many tears for the Rams and Friars. They may have…
