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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s Local Public Pension Mess
Rhode Island state government tackled public employee pensions in a landmark 2011 retirement system overhaul. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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Is The Violin The Devil's Favorite Instrument?
For centuries classical music composers have been inspired by witches, ghosts, death and the devil. They’ve returned again and again to one instrument…
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Remembering John S. Carter Jr.
John S. Carter Jr., an inventor, entrepreneur and industrialist who built an East Providence company into a world-renowned brand, sold it, and devoted…
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Artscape: Striking A New Chord
In this multi-part series, “Striking a New Chord: A 15-Week Journey To Learning An Instrument,” RIPR’s Morning Edition host Chuck Hinman follows a…
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Students Say College And Career Planning Not Readily Available At School
Students in Rhode Island say they’d like more direction at school when it comes to things like college and job planning. Those are just a couple of…
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As Recess Changes, Do Children Get Enough Free Play?
Across the country, and in New England, elementary schools are revamping recess with a focus on organized games and teamwork, instead of free play.
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A Year At Del Sesto: A Providence Middle School Strives To Reinvent Itself
How do you turn around a struggling middle school? It’s a question teachers, administrators, and city leaders are trying to figure out in the state’s…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island inexorably moves toward a fresh campaign season as we leave summer behind. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Is The National Anthem Really Necessary Before Every Game?
Why does Sports World wrap itself in the American flag? I wondered about that last weekend as President Trump strained his thumbs firing off more than a…
