Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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Officials Expect A Lucrative Rhode Island Tourist Season
Beaches have opened and warm weather is upon us, which can mean only one thing for the Ocean State, tourist season has begun. State officials are…
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$3 Million Sailing Center Opening At Roger Williams University
Festivities in Newport surrounding the Volvo Ocean Race are not the only significant sailing activities in Rhode Island waters on Saturday. Roger…
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Rising Tide: Little Compton Farm Bucks Recession Trend
This story is part of our series “Rising Tide” about how – or whether – Rhode Islanders are emerging from the deepest economic recession since the 1930s…
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Raimondo Marks First 100 Days In Office
Governor Gina Raimondo marked her 100th day in office Thursday. Raimondo is taking part in several events to mark the occasion. Along with two other…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Providence VA Makes Progress Reducing Wait Times
An Associated Press analysis finds some veterans are waiting longer than the VA’s 30 day goal for a medical appointment. But at the Providence VA, just…
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Carbon Tax Bill Withdrawn, But Its Campaign Moves Forward
A new economic study by a forecasting firm has found that putting a tax on carbon pollution would reduce emissions and create jobs in Rhode Island. That…
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Opening Day For Some, Closing Day For Others
With apologies to the great rock band Chicago, “Does anybody really know what time it is . . . Does anybody really care?” Monday, April 6, was Opening…
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Is Climate Change Stressing Out RI?
Natural disasters and extreme weather events cause great physical damage, but they can also take a toll on mental health. That’s the topic the state…
