The snow forecast for tonight and tomorrow has led to postponement of Sunday’s scheduled Station Fire Foundation Memorial service at West Warwick High…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Cold enough for ya? We thought so. Give it time, and we’ll be complaining about something else. Thanks for stopping by in the interim. As always, feel…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Overcoming Racism
Sadly, the news continues to provide all of us with a steady diet of ugly stories about racism in America, a nagging challenge that persists in far too…
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Massachusetts Public Transit Shutdown Leaves Some Stranded In Rhode Island
The snow is no longer falling, but transportation remains snarled across much of Southern New England. Public transit has all but shut down in Boston,…
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Snow Could Push School Year Into Late June
Some school children in Rhode Island may find the school year extending almost into July because of all the snowy weather. According to the Rhode Island…
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Brown Hikes Tuition, Faces Continuing Operating Deficits
Brown University has raised tuition for the coming school year by 4.4 percent. A year of undergraduate tuition and fees at Brown will now top $62,000….
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Providence Schools Closed; Street Parking Ban Begins At Midnight Monday
Mayor Jorge Elorza has announced that Providence Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 9, in anticipation of a snow storm. In a statement…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Warwick To Enforce Snow Removal Ordinance With Tickets
Warwick Police intend to issue tickets today through tomorrow to businesses and homeowners who fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. Warwick mayor…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
