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Posted inArticle, Politics
Amo declines invitation for forum sponsored by ProJo, Public’s Radio
Gabe Amo, the Democratic candidate for an open seat in Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District, has declined an invitation to participate in a forum with GOP rival Gerry Leonard organized by The Public’s Radio and The Providence Journal. In an email shared with organizers in response to an invitation, Amo spokesman Matt Rauschenbach said, “It […]
Posted inArtscape, Episode
Lily Henley’s new album combines her love of fiddle music and the Ladino language
Lily Henley is a vocalist and fiddle player who performs songs in Ladino, a language of the Sephardic Jewish people. She’s playing Thursday, Sept. 28 at Community College of Rhode Island. Artscape producer James Baumgartner talked with her about her music.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Westerly-based Washington Trust to pay $9M to settle discriminatory lending case
Although redlining is widely considered a bygone problem, a Justice Department initiative has found evidence of discriminatory lending in a number of American cities.
Posted inEpisode, On Sports
Congratulations, Paul Kenyon; farewell, Buddy Teevens
A retired Providence Journal sports writer will be honored for his coverage of golf. A beloved Dartmouth College football coach is being remembered for his humanity.
Posted inEpisode, The Weekly Catch
Behind our investigation on underage migrants working in seafood plants, and more
This week we brought you “Underage and Unprotected,” a three-part investigation into migrant teens working in New Bedford seafood plants. We hear part one of the series, and talk with the Public’s Radio reporters who spent two years working on this special project. Also, advocates this week called on Rhode Island to fix what they called “systemic discrimination” against minority- and women-owned businesses in public contracting. The state says it has plans to make the process more equitable. And apocalypse survivors reimagine an episode of “The Simpsons” in the latest show from Contemporary Theater Company. We give you our review.
Posted inArticle, South County Bureau
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging Rhode Island’s new beach access law
The law passed earlier this year was challenged by a national law firm on behalf of a group of coastal property owners who say it violates the U.S. Constitution.
Posted inArticle, Health
In the era of fentanyl, treating opioid addiction may mean a higher dose
In recent years, as fentanyl has flooded the market, people who use illicit opioids have developed a higher tolerance. A new study suggests that the opioid substitutes used to treat those people may need to be increased.
Posted inArticle, Politics
Advocates call on Rhode Island to fix systemic discrimination in public contracting
A letter sent to the governor’s office Monday pointed to “significant inequalities” in the state’s hiring process, demanding that officials increase access for minority- and women- owned businesses. Gov. McKee’s office says they’ve taken steps to address the issue.
Posted inArticle, Local, Newport Bureau
Families ride out the storm during the 60th Camp-O-Rama at Sachuest Beach
Hurricane Lee largely bypassed Rhode Island this weekend. For a group of campers at Sachuest Beach, the storm wouldn’t have made a difference.
